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Hospitality

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Business

Net worth

A scallop farmer on the far-flung Isle of Skye shows that healthy profits and a happy ecosystem can coexist.

  • Issue #120
  • 5 min read
Net worth
Hospitality

Off the beaten track

Seaweed farming in Patagonia, cave-dwelling in Italy and preserving ancient buildings in Japan: these hoteliers are reviving once-forgotten corners of their native lands with tasteful tourism for travellers seeking authenticity.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 12 min read
Off the beaten track
Urbanism

Better together

Could a co-operative housing estate in Switzerland be the model for a new way of living, helping city dwellers escape high rents? We head to Mehr als Wohnen to find out.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 9 min read
Better together
Travel and restaurants

No sleep ’til sunrise

High living costs make Lebanon a tough place to live but few cities are as adept at casting worries aside and celebrating life at the end of the week. Dancing shoes at the ready.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 9 min read
Crowded bar scene with bartender in vest serving drinks under hanging golden lights at night in Beirut.
Food & Drink

Taste of success

Ever thought of starting a food-focused business? We seek counsel from the lawyers, marketeers and managers turned tea vendors, grocers and restaurateurs who are finding fresh ways to uphold culinary traditions.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 9 min read
Man in white apron stirring salt production using geothermal energy in Icelandic facility.
Society

The happiness formula

We often ask if people are ‘ok’. But since when was being ok good enough? This isn't about scraping by: it’s about celebrating elements of life that surpass the ordinary.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 17 min read
Illustration of a person sitting at a desk with headphones, holding a bottle to their mouth, with a halo above their head and a lamp nearby.
Business

Stomach for the fight

In a city blighted by power cuts, inflation and crime, Caracas restaurant Alto’s robust operating tactics are paired with a menu of global renown.

  • Issue #119
  • 3 min read
A chef in a brown apron stands in the center of a busy professional kitchen surrounded by stainless steel equipment and prep stations.
Hospitality

Suite dreams

Whether you’re escaping the bustle of Mexico City, reconnecting with nature in Ireland or yearning for some quality time in iceland, here’s our round-up of relaxing retreats for the holidays.

  • Issue #119
  • 12 min read
A dark timber modernist house with a glass-railed deck overlooking a vast misty highland landscape.
Business

Host story

Badrutt’s Palace in St Moritz is a Gothic-style landmark that has a ski-set customer base and a reputation for exceptional old-school service. Richard Leuenberger is the man in charge.

  • Issue #119
  • 3 min read
A large hotel staff group posed in an ornate wood-panelled grand hall with arched windows overlooking a lake or mountain view.
Entertainment

Ivory hours

From Sydney to New York, the piano bar is the final stop on many a glorious night out. Whether you're after a singalong or a quiet cocktail, we survey the world's best ivory-tinkling venues.

  • Issue #119
  • 12 min read
A pianist's hands turning sheet music pages at a candlelit upright piano in a dimly lit room.

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