The typical ultra-wealthy philanthropist donates US$25 million over the course of his or her lifetime, is 64 years old, has an average net worth of US$240 million, and an average liquidity of US$46 million, according to the inaugural Wealth-X and Arton Capital Philanthropy Report 2014. These are some of the findings of the inaugural Report … Read more
Working on a superyacht is the dream job for many young Britons. Their life below deck is surreal, funny and sometimes downright disturbing. Ed Cumming reports from Antibes
The Earth’s orbit and the depths of the world’s oceans will become vacation destinations over the next decade, according to Skyscanner’s Future of Travel 2024 report, the work of a team of 56 editors, researchers and futures networkers, across key international cities. “Taking travel to space will be a ground-breaking milestone for mankind in general, … Read more
Sustainable consumer behavior has only grown slowly: National Geographic’s Greendex. Increased Fears About Environment, but Little Change in Consumer Behavior. Everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? A new global analysis released by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan finds that concern about environmental problems … Read more
Very popular destinations where you can find five-star hotels at a fraction of the cost of other larger cities While a stay at a five-star property in a major city may cost north of $500 per night, the recent Hotel Price Index (HPI) by hotels.com shows that U.S. travelers can still find luxurious values in … Read more
Global Diamond Demand Reaches Record Levels. Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013 according to the inaugural Diamond Insight Report, published this week by The De Beers Group of Companies. Demand is expected to continue to grow over the long-term, driven by the ongoing economic recovery in the … Read more