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Dubai bubble: About to burst?

05-24-2008



eTN News on Video
From the editor
                                                  Thursday, May 22, 2008
Dear eTN reader,

Is Dubai’s bubble getting ready to burst? Tourism stakeholders weigh in, with one stating that Dubai is “getting too small for our jacket when you consider all the major developments region-wide.” To read what various executives have to say about the current tourism climate in Dubai, click to today’s lead story.
Thank you for making eTurboNews the dynamic forum that it is. Be sure to share your thoughts on any of today’s stories by sending an email to the address: editor@eturbonews.com or by filling out our comment form located at the end of each story.  Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Nelson Alcantara
Editor-in-Chief
eTurboNews, Inc.
eTN Lead Story
Dubai bubble: About to burst?
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