Sweet in the middle: map reveals Americans’ art tastes, state by state

A new map made by eBay shows the most searched-for artists by its US customers – and it seems that in the midwest, all Americans want for Christmas is the corny, cosy art of Terry Redlin

What are the key drivers of wealth creation among top 5% of African-Americans

Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African-Americans. The top 5% of African-Americans invest a greater proportion of their wealth in lower- volatility assets relative to a white comparison group, including insurance, savings bonds and CDs, according to Credit Suisse‘s latest study “Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African- Americans.” The study also shows … Read more

Americans still intrigued by space exploration. The best space-themed attractions in the U.S.

To commemorate the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, TripAdvisor went to its universe of millions of travelers for the best space-themed attractions in the U.S. TripAdvisor announced also its space tourism survey of more than 2,200 U.S. respondents. As we approach the 45th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, the allure … Read more

LVMH launching training program for Chinese-Americans

LVMH to Launch LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail: A CPC/Parsons Collaboration LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury giant launched an innovative retail education and training program for Chinese-Americans in partnership with the Chinese-American Planning Council and Parsons The New School for Design. LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail: A CPC/Parsons Collaboration is an education program designed … Read more

Germans, Americans, Russians and Brazilians among world’s top tippers

Who are the world’s best tippers? A TripAdvisor poll studying tipping habits around the globe revealed that Germans are most likely to leave a tip while traveling, while Italians emerged at the last place of the top. 9,000 respondents participated in the survey of the world’s largest travel site. From that number of respondents, 1,600 were … Read more