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Taiwan is the world’s tech powerhouse – but it can’t keep the lights on at home
On a weekday morning in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park, delivery trucks queue outside semiconductor foundries. Just a few blocks away, meanwhile, is a hardware shop with many of its lights switched off; its owner…
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Don’t miss the boat: New York is modernising its ferry network
A historic Staten Island to Brooklyn crossing marks the start of new routes, smoother rides and big ambitions.
New York City aims to lead a revival of US airports
New York has long had an ability to turn grit into glamour. But in recent decades, few have bothered to pretend that the city’s two commercial airports – John F Kennedy International and LaGuardia…
Comfort leads the way in Etihad Airways’ new A321LR aircraft
There’s no substitute for first-hand travel experience. From planes to trains and cars, Monocle tests how journeys really feel, assessing performance, comfort and efficiency so you don’t have to.
Looking for a four-wheel drive with charm and practicality? Take the Renault 4 out for a ride
About the Renault 4Provenance: Maubeuge, FrancePrice: €36,700Range: 409kmTop speed: 150km/hCapacity: 5 people A “head-turner” typically has sporty flanks: beguiling curves that envelop a growling engine. Then there’s the other sort that’s about making the…
Dog-first airline Bark Air is propelling the hospitality industry toward pet-friendly travel
From in-cabin comforts to private charter flights, the demand for animal-friendly aviation is growing.
Comfort, style and brand: An airline’s uniform is so much more than a consistent look
With its connotations of sameness and monotony, the word “uniform” isn’t often used as a compliment. But pay close attention to tailoring and fit – as well as the needs of the people who…
How The Peninsula Hong Kong CEO is bringing retail expertise to an elevated hospitality experience
Founded in 1928, The Peninsula Hong Kong is known for its fleet of Rolls-Royces, Michelin-star dining and the kind of polished service that has long defined top-end hospitality in Asia. It’s here that Monocle…
“Choosing locations for hotels is like filling the gaps in a game of Risk.”
Gero Fasano on the strategy behind expanding a global hospitality brand
“We are the antithesis of standardisation. The big mistake is trying to be everything for everybody.”
Marugal’s Pablo Carrington on breaking rules to create a luxury hotel portfolio
