China becomes biggest market for red wine, with 1.8bn bottles sold in 2013
Boom attributed to new urban affluence – and to Chinese fondness for lucky colour
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Happy holidays! 10 trips to lift your spirits
Sing your heart out, ride the range or splash in warm waves with contented pigs. We round up holidays to put a smile on your face
The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%
Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more
Earth continues to experience warmer temperatures: NASA
NASA Finds 2013 Sustained Long-Term Climate Warming Trend. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat and plays a major role in controlling changes to Earth’s climate. It occurs naturally and also is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Driven by increasing man-made emissions, the level of carbon dioxide in … Read more
Top 2014 cruise trends. CLIA’s State of the Cruise Industry report.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the voice and advocate of the worldwide cruise industry, is looking forward to a positive year of growth with a 2014 passenger forecast of 21.7 million worldwide guests on CLIA’s 63 member lines, according to data released in the association’s annual State of the Cruise Industry findings. To meet demand, … Read more
Top ten safest airlines
Qantas is still the world’s safest airline, topping the list of “Top ten safest airlines” compiled by AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website. Top of the list is Qantas which has a fatality free record in the jet era (since 1951). Making up the top ten with seven stars for safety and … Read more