We all shop. No matter where we live, what we do or how we do it, we need “stuff” and the only way to acquire it (short of growing it ourselves) is to purchase it (or have someone purchase it for us). So, whether it is a task we complete or delegate, at the end […]
Live like a Local in St. Maarten
St. Maarten is governed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, although there are very few signs of the Dutch influence remaining. Today, this Caribbean island (shared with Saint Martin, a French overseas collectivity), is a lively island nation (approximately 100 miles east of Puerto Rico), that has become a major port for cruise ships and a […]
Unique hotels lead to successful guest experiences
The contemporary traveler sees a hotel more than just a place to sleep and take a shower. The hotel has become part of the travel experience and sometimes an important part of a traveler’s escapade. Hotel owners/managers and interior designers who understand the new role of the hotel (including rooms, public spaces, dining options, recreational […]
Asia thumps New York fashion
According to the Business of Fashion Report (McKinsey & Company 2017), “The West will no longer be the global stronghold for fashion sales.” …And the winners are from Taiwan Unless you are Rihanna (who wore Beijing, China-based designer Guo Pei’s yellow cape dress at the Met Gala last year)… …and have access to the best […]
Live like a local in Nassau, Bahamas
Travel destination – the Bahamas – is a Caribbean archipelago located off the coast of Florida with a long history of colonization. The Bahamas is a Caribbean archipelago located off the coast of Florida with a long history of colonization; however, the country became independent from the UK in 1973. With a population of approximately […]
Designers inspired at WantedDesign NYC
If you are an interior designer with a hotel focus you were at the WantedDesign show in Manhattan looking for new ideas and trends. If you are a cutting-edge manufacturer with a desire to develop trending furniture, fixtures, and jewelry – you attended the WantedDesign show, part of NYCxDesign, an annual design festival organized by […]
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 […]