Japan jumped into the spotlight when Tokyo was chosen as the host city for both the 2020 summer Olympics and Paralympics, but the tourism industry has also acknowledged key elements that make Japan such a superb leisure destination, with awards that honor the country’s unique cuisine and efforts to preserve traditional architecture and traditions. … Read more
African, European, and Asian Cities dominate the Top 10 Most Expensive Locations for Expatriates, according to Mercer’s cost of living survey. Although more European cities dominate the world’s top costliest locations for expatriates, several cities in Asia are among the top 10 while Luanda holds the number one position. Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Living Survey … Read more
The 10 most expensive cities for retailers Hong Kong continues to rank as the world’s most expensive global retail market, recording prime rents nearly 150 percent higher than New York City and more than 400 percent higher than London and Paris, according to new research from CBRE Group. CBRE’s quarterly survey (Q1 2013), which tracks … Read more
Most expensive cities in the world; Australian cities remain among the most expensive in the world for expatriates despite smaller price increases this year Tokyo, Osaka and Sidney are the most expensive cities for cost of living, according to the latest Cost of Living survey from ECA International. Over the past three years, Asian locations … Read more
Top 20 global retail rental markets: Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive shopping destination as significant inbound tourist flows and continued increases in domestic wealth fuels occupier demand from international fashion and luxury retailers, according to new research from global property advisor CBRE Group. The CBRE rankings of prime global retail rents saw … Read more
What cities really are the best cities for urban cycling? The Copenhagenize Index – bicycle friendly cities Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Tokyo and Berlin topped the list of best cycling cities worldwide compiled by international bicycle promotion company Copenhagenize Consulting. No city scored full marks but Amsterdam came close with 54 out of 64. “The final … Read more