Australia opens ‘world’s smartest’ aquarium In 2010 the Australian Institute of Marine Science was awarded $35 million in funding for the development of the National Sea Simulator – a major research aquarium able to simulate ocean warming, and to better determine the impact of complex environmental changes on tropical marine ecosystems. The National Sea Simulator, … Read more
Green conscience: United Airlines, airberlin, Qantas top 2013 ATW Eco-airline award winners list. Over a decade ago “eco-aviation” was a barely known term. Now the industry focuses on overall sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, sustainable biofuel initiatives, recycling, and overcoming political hurdles within the air transport industry. Fuel-efficient fleet, reduced fuel burn or sustainable fuels have propelled … Read more
More than 5.5 million tourists visited Dubai in the first half of 2013, representing an 11.1 per cent year-on-year increase, indicating that Dubai is on the way to achieving its Tourism Vision for 2020. The first half visitor number results, released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), show increases across all key … Read more
Who eats the most chocolate? Top chocolate-consuming countries. Which nations had the highest chocolate consumption per capita in 2012? Using data provided by Leatherhead Food Research, Confectionerynews publication have mapped the top 20 countries who ate the most chocolate last year. Switzerland population is the biggest fan of chocolate. Each Swiss person ate an average of … Read more
Luxury seeks to balance the exclusive and inclusive. Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013, according to 2013 BrandZ Top 100. Luxury brands became more accessible, collaborative and experiential, says MillwardBrown annual research. On Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms, brands across the luxury spectrum mediated … Read more
African, European, and Asian Cities dominate the Top 10 Most Expensive Locations for Expatriates, according to Mercer’s cost of living survey. Although more European cities dominate the world’s top costliest locations for expatriates, several cities in Asia are among the top 10 while Luanda holds the number one position. Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Living Survey … Read more