The VisionExpo recently entered New York (at Javits) with thousands of vendors displaying millions of eyewear collections. Whether you are on a budget or able to spend thousands of dollars on spectacles, doing “face” has become more important than what you wear on your feet. Eyewear covers everything for the eyes, from the correction of […]
International Restaurant & Food Service Show: 10 new products
EAT! Support the Restaurant Industry In 2017, the restaurant industry counted $799 billion in sales, and there are over 1 million restaurant locations in the USA, employing 14.7 million men and women, equal to 10 percent of the overall US workforce. As part of this important industry, over 20,000 Restaurant, Food and Beverage Managers were […]
Victoria Falls: Where to stay. What to Do
I was very surprised and happy when I landed at the Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. This modern facility was developed by former Zimbabwean Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr. Walter Mzembi who arranged a $150 million loan from the China EXIM Bank. This very modern facility offers a new runway that accepts up to […]
Safari as a journey: Start @ JFK. Then Johannesburg and Harare
On a recent visit to Africa, my journey started with a flight from New York to Johannesburg on South African Airways (SAA). For an additional fee, I scored a seat in Premium Economy. While the space was not much better than basic, the charge included the opportunity to reserve an aisle seat, and there was […]
Tom of Finland: An excellent wine – NOT a one-night stand
The adage, “wine improves with time,” usually refers to the many years wine rests in temperature-controlled cellars, allowing the chemistry and alchemy to enhance the palate experience. In the case of the OUTstanding Red wine from Tom of Finland, the time to wait is much shorter and can be counted in hours and days and […]
Africa safari: A trip or a trek
Priority List Traveling to Africa requires a commitment. There is no quick way to reach the continent, and there is no quick way to transit from one city to the other or from one country to the other. Advance planning is a necessity, and this includes time management and a confirmed detailed itinerary. Africa is […]
Aviation Industry: A Love Hate Relationship
The airline busiiness is the industry that consumers love to hate. Because we cannot get along without it we are a captive audience. With only 4 major USA airlines still standing (controlling 80 percent of the market), we do not have many choices as to which one to select for business or leisure flights.Opposing Points […]
Airlines that kill puppies, beat passengers and love your money
The airline business is an industry that airline passengers, also known as consumers, love to hate. Because we cannot get along without it we are a captive audience. With airlines killing puppies and delivering pets to the wrong destination, beating passengers to a pulp when they refuse to respond to employee commands, forcing adult passengers […]
Tequila: So many choices, so little time
There is only one country on the planet where you can legitimately make Tequila, and it is Mexico! Unlike vodka, gin, and rum that can be made anywhere, Tequila belongs to Mexico. The regions within Mexico where the product can be produced: Jalisco (includes the town of Tequila), 8 municipalities in Nayarit, 7 municipalities in […]
Prosecco competition: More than Italian fizz
Just when you think that a wine focused event will require a total emersion into the visual, smell, and taste of the product, I was delighted to be surprised by a light-hearted, fun and creative approach to Prosecco. Cinzano may not be the first brand that pops into your brain when you think Prosecco – […]