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Rough skies ahead: The race to find solutions for severe in-flight turbulence
Recent studies have confirmed that turbulence has intensified in the past decades, which brings the question – what can airlines do about it? Here are three possible solutions to keep your flights bump-free.
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On the up: ITA Airways joins the Star Alliance but will growth dilute its Italian identity?
The small Italian airline is readying itself for turbulence in the industry by joining the global aviation network, providing the carrier with more route options and padding against market fluctuations.
‘We need one foot in the past and one in the future’: Piaget’s CEO on designing watches to be both timely and timeless
Ahead of Watches and Wonders, we speak with Piaget’s CEO, Benjamin Comar, about what makes the brand relevant in today’s market.
Hong Kong charts a course to become Asia’s premier yachting destination
A new focus on the benefits that the leisure boating industry can bring to the city and its surrounding islands has the potential to boost the hospitality and retail sectors. We hop aboard.
On the hunt for a reliable everyday ride? Here are four high-quality bike makers you should know
From city commuters to long-distance road racers, these are makers who pride themselves on sturdy construction and steady riding.
How a former Shangri-La developer capitalised on Niseko’s property boom and built his own alpine luxury development
House of Koa founder Jason Kuok shows how attention to detail created value extending beyond simple holiday estates, helping to launch Koa Niseko as a luxury experience that rises above a crowded market.
How Cathay Pacific is rebuilding its global network, according to its top pilot
After years in the air, Cathay Pacific’s flight operations director Chris Kempis knows what modern airlines need from their hands-on pilots – navigating everything from bad weather to unexpected tariffs.
The hospitality playbook: 15 expert tips to build a hotel or restaurant that lasts
Monocle spoke to top hospitality leaders, including Jeremy King, Andrew Zobler and Thierry Teyssier, about what it takes to navigate the sector successfully.
The most beautiful business school in Barcelona: Sunny MBA studies for aspiring entrepreneurs
The appeal of the Catalan capital is obvious but business students have even greater reason to be drawn here: a well-kept campus that strikes the right balance.
SR_A share the strategy behind building a luxury brand portfolio through innovation and partnerships
By building joint ventures and sharing intellectual-property rights with its clients, design studio SR_A has launched lucrative projects with the likes of Apple, Inditex and Hublot.
Selling in a digital age: Euroshop explores how analogue retail is advancing with AI innovations
As Europe’s premier retail fair, Euroshop, celebrates 60 years, we investigate the latest technological advances and find that in-person shopping continues to thrive.
