Top honeymoon resorts in Brazil in 2014

Brazil is hot with its upcoming 2014 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics. Honeymooners want more than just the beach; they want to immerse themselves in the people and culture of Brazil, while still finding that perfect bungalow. According to VIP Tour Group, Brazil evolved significantly from its simpler days, and now boasts South America’s … Read more

Vinexpo to launch first trade fair exclusively for Japanese wines and spirits

Vinexpo to launch first trade fair in Tokyo next year. Vinexpo, the leading international wine and spirits trade fair, has announced plans to launch an inaugural edition in Tokyo next year. Japan’s wine and spirits market is one of the most dynamic in Asia-Pacific. Japan is the third largest world economy after the U.S. and … Read more

Sustainability: a disconnect between belief and action. Study

How thoroughly are businesses addressing sustainability issues? Companies have largely accepted the importance of addressing sustainability issues, yet a large gap persists in translating that awareness into action. So says a new global study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The study titled “Sustainability’s Next Frontier: Walking the … Read more

Polo and Fashion Episode 5: The Polo Jersey

We finally come to the fifth and last installment in this series entitled “Polo & Fashion.” Just as team jerseys from other sports such as basketball, football and hockey have become popular items for everyday wear, so has the polo jersey become more visable outside of the sport of polo in the past decade. Websites … Read more

World’s most expensive office markets

Demand for the best space in the best locations continues to be strong: World’s Most Expensive Office Markets. London Unseats Hong Kong.   London’s West End replaced central Hong Kong as the world’s most expensive office property market, but Asia continued to dominate the world’s most expensive office locations, accounting for four of the top five … Read more

The intersection of technology, health and wellness: Digital Health Summit at 2014 International CES

Billions of dollars will be spent on Digital Health over the next few decades by a tech-enabled adult population and by medical institutions. The pace of innovation in the Digital Health arena outpaces all other areas of tech innovation. The doctor is now literally “in your pocket.” 2014 International CES, the world’s gathering place for … Read more