Tom Jeffreys
Bright outlook
Despite a wobbling economy and tightened belts, this small Nordic country is leading the way in education and technology – and reinventing itself for the 21st century.
Design
The sunny outlook for London's design scene and Johanna Agerman Ross on her new role at the V&A.
What I’ve learnt: How to start again
Quitting a job to follow your entrepreneurial ambitions is a bold move. Here we meet four enterprising originators who did just that, tracing their business journeys from inspiration to success.
Eat, don’t sleep
A culinary tour of stalls, stop-ins and restaurants best enjoyed during the small hours.
Defence
Russia after its Syrian adventure, China’s seaborne ambitions and the Nordic defence business hots up.
Design
Nordic design gets some colours. Plus: a new fire station in Gresham and a book about Lebanese cinema posters.
At your service: Japan Hotel School
Countries are investing in tourism, which now means more than just hotels and restaurants. We meet the next generation of hospitality professionals learning the fine art of flawless service at the world's best schools.
At your service: Brunico Hotel School
The tourism industry is expanding beyond hotels and restaurants. We meet the next generation of hospitality professionals enrolling in the world's best schools to learn the fine art of flawless service.
At your service: Finnair Flight Academy
Countries are investing in tourism beyond just hotels and restaurants. Meet the next generation of maître d’s, waiters and flight attendants learning the fine art of hospitality at the world’s best schools.
