Shark-related tourism could more than double within 20 years

Sharks ecotourism could double in next two decades. According to a new global analysis led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and quoted by The Pew Charitable Trusts (PEW), shark watching is a major economic driver for dozens of countries, generating $314 million annually. Citing the study’s projections that shark-related tourism could more … Read more

Decoding the latest wine trends

Getting inside the latest wine trends: Vinexpo 2013. With new products, visitors to Vinexpo Bordeaux (France), the world’s biggest wine and spirit exhibition and a key event in the calendar of every wine and spirits professionals, can detect fresh trends and emerging consumer habits. With more than 80 events in its programme, this year’s “Tastings … Read more

AMG x ROTWILD: R.X45 AMG All Mountain Bike

ROTWILD bikes carrying the exclusive Mercedes AMG name. Fans of the Mercedes-Benz AMG are no longer limited when it comes to the number of wheels on their luxury rides. AMG and ROTWILD joined forces to create a superior racing bike. The hardcore cyclists can now enjoy riding on two wheels as well as four — and … Read more

Natural and organic food trends

Top ten natural & organic food trends that will Inspire the mainstream. Consumer demands for nutritious, boundary-pushing, and even indulgent products lead to a new look of the grocery store shelves. Acai berries, goji berries, and chia seeds are South American superfoods, but look for more outstanding options like acerola cherries, Peruvian purple maize, and Chilean … Read more

‘Shark Parks’ – a new concept in marine conservation

Shark Parks project: Telling the shark story Plans for UK’s first ‘Shark Park,’ revealed Over 15% of the world’s shark species are classified as ‘threatened’ by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and it is estimated that around 100 million sharks are killed by humans each year. Six million of these are killed … Read more

The real price of fake products: EU report

Fake products harm the economy, as they damage legitimate business and starve innovation. Counterfeiting activities account for over €200 billion in losses for the world economy and it is estimated that such losses may climb further, according to European Commission‘s latest study “Too good to be true: the real price of fake products”, a report … Read more