Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Iraq Launches Itself As the Hot, New Holiday Destination

7-17-08
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23517309-details/Welcome+to+one+of+the+most+dangerous+places+on+earth:+Iraq+launches+itself+as+the+hot,+new+holiday+destination/article.do

It is still one of the most dangerous places in the world, but officials are determined to persuade tourists to return to the war-torn country.

If it wasn't for the suicide bombings, shootings and the ever-present threat of kidnap, it would not be a difficult task - Iraq has some of the world's finest archaeological sitesand the holiest places in Islam.

Which is why hundreds of hoteliers and tourism officials are meeting this week to work out how to attract visitors to Baghdad.

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