This year’s hottest hotel openings are a varied bunch, from bumper-size projects that were half a decade in the making to little island retreats that have quietly cropped up. Revival is a key theme, with former landmark hotels restored to their former glory on Capri and the Costa del Sol. Unbridled luxury also features with
Month: January 2022
January of 2022 has continued to see a robust fundraising and M&A pipeline in the food and beverage space, following a record year for U.S. VC activities — a staggering $329.9 billion invested across an estimated 17,054 deals, PitchBook showed. Total 2021 exit value was over $774.1 billion in 2021, with IPOs accounting for 88%
In this article LUV Passenger wait in-line in front of Southwest Airlines counters at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on October 11, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. Alex Wong | Getty Images Southwest Airlines expects to lose money in the first quarter after the omicron variant of Covid-19 hurt staffing and bookings, but it said profits
In the English-speaking Caribbean, one of the sub-regions of the world with the highest prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), public health organizations are locked in a tug-of-war with the food industry over proposed food-related legislation targeted at addressing the over-consumption of NCD-causing foods. In summary: Diet-driven NCDs cause up to 83% of all deaths in
This weekend we’re playing with the idea of tasting the component grapes of wines from the Côtes du Rhône, with the twist of tasting them one by one rather than blended together as usual. This experiment isn’t scientific or perfectly constructed, in that it’s unusual to find a wine made from, say, one hundred percent
The highly transmissible omicron Covid-19 variant has some travelers thinking twice about air travel again. While travel bookings are surging this year, some people are sticking with one of the biggest trends to have emerged from the pandemic: the road trip. “With driving you can significantly lower your risk of exposure when interacting with large
This is not how you’re supposed to enjoy Rhône style wines. One grape variety at a time, that is, which is what I’m suggesting today as a way to “play” with wine and maybe boost your experience and exposure to less-familiar grapes at the same time. The game here is to parse out some of
Get ready for a wheat market rebound. If U.S. president Joe Biden is correct about a pending war between Russia and Ukraine then expect prices for the grain to jump back to at least the price seen last November of $8.57 a bushel. That’s around 9% higher than recent levels of $7.89. Wheat is used
A jetBlue Airways airplane takes off from Newark Liberty Airport on September 30, 2018 as seen from Elizabeth, New Jersey. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights ahead of a winter storm that forecasters expect will bring high winds and potential for more than a foot of snow
Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Long lauded as the most luxurious place for relaxation and rejuvenation, St. Barths remains at the top of the list for A-listers and jetsetters to vacation for the New Year. With no shortage of superyachts, glamorous beach clubs, gourmet restaurants and upscale boutiques, St. Barths continues to attract the elite
Norfolk’s vast sandy beaches are its chief draw for visitors: even on the busiest summer day there is always space for games, kite-flying or a family picnic in the dunes. Boating, crabbing, digging for cockles and wading in creeks provides hours of entertainment for all. But there’s much more to Norfolk’s coast than its beaches.
Many businesses have suffered very much under covid. Not so, at least not so much, the US wine industry, according to the recently published State of the US Wine Industry 2022 report (which is, to a large extent, a look back on 2021). This is the twenty-first year that this fascinating report is published by
Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Bhutan is one of the world’s most mysterious countries. Visiting the Land of the
Covid-19 turned many consumers into amateur bakers. A Japanese E-Commerce called Cotta has been garnering their attention: its website boasts 160,000 registered users and the company reached $81million in revenue as of September 2021, a 45% increase from 2019. The key to Cotta’s success is its digital media strategy that targets consumers. The company has over a million
In this article LUV Seen reflected through a double window, a Southwest Airlines airplane taxies from a gate at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on October 11, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Booze could be coming back to Southwest Airlines planes this spring. The carrier, which suspended alcohol service in
For many people, winter is a time to cozy up at home, flee to the beach or hit the slopes. If you’re in the latter camp, you’re undoubtedly familiar with big-name ski destinations like Aspen and Vail in Colorado. But those luxury winter vibes aren’t for everyone — or for everyone’s budget. Fortunately, Aspen and
Part 2 Jan. 26th, 2022 The feature continues from Part 1 of the Discovering Chania Feature. The most popular tourist destination in Crete is Chania and with good reason. The city is a blend of the ancient and the modern with a beautiful old town that spans along the coastline with an ancient harbor, cobblestone
They can be oily skinned, sulky, intermittently selfish. But the way some countries are treating our teenagers feels rather unfair. With the UK dropping testing requirements from February 11, now is the moment to start looking at our holiday options for the year ahead. But while combing the rules, families with young teenagers will notice
Topline Though U.S. economic growth hit its fastest growth rate in nearly 40 years on Thursday, roughly half of Americans surveyed in a recent Gallup poll said that rising prices have caused them financial hardship, while a record number also predicted that inflation would only get worse. Key Facts The U.S. economy grew 6.9% in
February half term is fast approaching and Britain is bursting with brilliant ideas for family days out. From stately homes with sprawling grounds to immersive museums and nature reserves, and even a couple of theme parks, there’s no shortage of options to fill your calendar with, wherever you are located. Opt for adventure with zip
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