Romancing the bottle

Wine-tasting sounds romantic but Jancis Robinson has seen it go wrong. She shares her tips to avoid disaster

The Mobile Gaming Market Worth $25bn

It’s easy to underestimate the value of the mobile gaming segment, especially when you consider the fact that it is underpinned by the freemium business model and driven by tiered subscription offers. Even if we account for the revenue generated by online casino games, it is hard to estimate exactly how lucrative this sector is. … Read more

Extreme Sailing Series 2016: New GC32 foiling catamaran launched in front of Burj al Arab

Double Olympic gold medalists launched new boat in front of Burj al Arab. The Dubai skyline with its famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel was the backdrop as two sailing legends – Austria’s Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher – tested the new GC32 foiling catamaran that the Red Bull Sailing Team will push to … Read more

Panama, Thailand and Switzerland – trending among luxury travelers

It’s always warm in Panama! Global luxury travel is up overall, and the world’s richest travelers are flocking to a mix of eternally fashionable places and more unusual choices. According to luxury travel boutique Virtuoso, Panama, Thailand and Switzerland saw the most significant growth in bookings compared to the previous year for the travel period … Read more

Activists condemn trophy-hunting club for ‘turning wildlife into commodities’

Safari Club International draws hunters to Las Vegas for four-day convention billed as the ‘Ultimate Hunters’ Market’ – highlighted by auction of animal hunts

Warhol goes unseen but life’s a beach for Martin Parr – the week in art

The pop master shows his sly side, Calder prizewinners display poise, and the great British photographer heads on holiday – all in your weekly art dispatch