International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in … Read more
Moncler opens a new boutique in Cannes, one of the most exclusive resorts on the Côte d’Azur. Moncler will host the Film Festival guests in a 77m ² space designed by Gilles & Boissier, the French duo of architects which has worked with Moncler for many years, including for the “Sit on my Doudoune” armchair … Read more
Harvard School of Public Health has honored the acclaimed British chef and food activist Jamie Oliver with the 2012 Harvard School of Public Health Healthy Cup Award for his significant achievements working to end the childhood obesity epidemic. Jamie Oliver’s 2010 and 2011 prime time ABC television series, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” increased awareness of … Read more
Psychological assets like optimism and positive emotion afford protection against cardiovascular disease. It also appears that these factors slow the progression of disease, says a study was published 2012 in Psychological Bulletin. Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that positive psychological well-being appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks,strokes and other … Read more
A food foraging adventure in the fjords of Denmark With the world’s best eatery, Copenhagen is the heart of a new Danish culinary dominance, based on traditional ingredients which are seasonal and locally sourced. Denmark’s ‘Noma’ is not the only restaurant to look for when in Copenhagen. Restaurants like Geranium are also behind the new … Read more
A new marina for large size yachts in Mallorca designed by Phillipe Stark Port Adriano marina on Palma de Mallorca designed by Philippe Starck Philippe Starck came with its own vision of Mallorca’s Port Adriano. The designer transformed it into one of the reference ports for superyachts in the Mediterranean. Port Adriano marina on Palma de Mallorca became … Read more