Poised to become a global model for economic development and sustainable design, The Ellinikon Greece will usher in a new era of smart city living. Lamda Development has broken ground in Athens with piling work now underway at the iconic The Riviera Tower, Greece‘s tallest building and first ever skyscraper, set to complete by March … Read more
Rioja to Host the World’s Best Vineyards 2023 Awards. Rioja, Spain is thrilled to be hosting an international competition to select the world’s best vineyards and wineries from July 10 – 13th in the DOCa Rioja, Spain with an investment of over half a million euros. One hundred VIPs, including 20 members of the jury … Read more
Diners looking to indulge: insights from most recent diner data. This year, restaurants became much more than just a place to grab a meal – but instead, the perfect backdrop for socializing, a way to connect with the local community and an escape from too much time spent at home. OpenTable is revealing diners’ most … Read more
Riyadh and Jeddah debut with promising city brand assets. Riyadh and Jeddah feature as first time entrants in Saffron’s City Brand Barometer 2022. Abu Dhabi signals the rise of Middle Eastern city brands, leaping from a 2020 One to Watch to a Top 20 Challenger in Saffron’s first tourism ‘City Brand Barometer’ post-pandemic. Dubai remains … Read more
Suntory – a blended whisky finished in Sakura (cherry blossom) casks The House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese Whisky, announces the release of Hibiki Blossom Harmony, a limited-edition blend featuring whiskies finished in Sakura casks and for the first time Hibiki 30 Year Old will be available in the U.S. Hibiki Blossom Harmony … Read more
Le Dîner en Blanc Acquired By Co-Founder Sandy Safi. Global Culinary Phenomenon Le Dîner en Blanc Acquired By Co-Founder Sandy Safi. Launched in Paris in 1988 by François Pasquier and a handful of friends as a spontaneous “pique-nique,” Dîner en Blanc has become a worldwide epicurean phenomenon, where local communities create global connections. Headquartered in … Read more