Business
Laurent Kleitman on the future of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental’s growth and ‘The White Lotus’ effect
The CEO of Mandarin Oriental explains how the brand drives growth through heritage properties, innovative experiences and strategic pop-culture partnerships, positioning the company for long-term expansion.
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Narrative threads: Fashion houses are investing in filmmaking in a new era of brand storytelling
Film and fashion have long been co-stars but several European luxury houses are now moving into the producer’s chair and launching their own filmmaking divisions.
Sticking around: How the Post-it changed the way we work
Four creatives share how the humble but ubiquitous sticky notes have improved their work, from organising maps to involving 30 households in the design of their homes.
How AI is lending a helping hand to bionic limbs
Thanks to major advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, scientists and manufacturers can now offer wearers of bionic limbs devices that redefine what it means to use a prosthesis.
Interview: Alpine CEO Philippe Krief’s driving ambition
A motorsports staple in the postwar decades, iconic French automaker Alpine has returned to our roads as a purveyor of lightweight sports cars. Now it’s revving up for sustainability.
Why small electric vehicles are making a big impression in Cuba
Havana’s residents move away from classics as they look for contemporary ways to get around.
Why the airship industry is on the rise again
Kelluu’s innovations are transforming critical-infrastructure monitoring.
Andalusia’s aerospace industry is providing a clear runway to major players in aviation
The sky above Seville is becoming home to firms making everything from drones to space technology.
Keeping it real: Why meeting prospective employees in person yields the best results
Face-to-face job interviews must return in order to attract the right applicants.
Innovations in gifting, architecture and property
Norway’s Holmøy Maritime and luxury gifting business Colford.
The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.
