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Bahrain Plans To Double Tourism Contribution
A top official of Bahrain Ministry of Culture and Information said the country plans to double the current tourism sector contribution to the economy. Essa Hassani said that plans include 20 new five star hotels to be added within the next few years. Mr. Hassani said tourism is a big contributor to the county’s economy, accounting for 12% of GDP. He expects the tourism sector contribution to GDP will increase to 25% within 10 years.
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Wicker Park
Chicago, United States
Wicker Park is located northwest of the Loop, on the west side of the Kennedy Expressway. It was built up after the Great Chicago Fire, as displaced residents and immigrants from Scandinavia and Germany streamed in. A lot of the original architecture remains. The John Rapp House at 1407 North Hoyne Street, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral at 1121 Levvitt Street were both designed b...
Promenade des Anglais
Nice, France
This is the most famous seafront pathway in Nice. It is named after the English who were the ones to have it built during the 18th century when they began coming to Nice for their holidays. The Promenade which is translated as "Walk of the English" runs for four miles and is home to some of the most exclusive restaurants in Nice. Here you can see people relaxing, bicycling, lounging on t...
Prophet's Birthplace
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Located north of the Marwa and Safa hills for Sayi, this is a small house with old architecture which is kept shut. On it a board reads Maktab Makkah Al Mukarramah. Posters in five languages are placed outside its locked doors by the Saudi authorities (hence confirming its authenticity) saying that “the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not want people to see his place of birth”....
Little Mermaid
Copenhagen, Denmark
Based on a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen, the Little Mermaid is a marvel of art, one of its kind and unique and continues to attract tourists. The statue is positioned in such a way that it overlooks the harbor and gives a picturesque view of the surroundings. You can be the one to get a photograph with her when you visit Copenhagen. The monument is so famous worldwi...