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Fertile ground: Lanzarote’s business boom
On the eastern edge of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s hospitality scene is proving that there’s value in championing creativity. We meet the entrepreneurs firing up this volcanic outpost.
Meet the people cooking up a contemporary twist on Taipei’s traditional breakfast shops
Taiwan’s street-side eateries have fuelled hungry commuters since the mid-20th century.
Visiting Jakarta? Here’s where to stay, eat and shop
At first glance, Jakarta can seem like a loud, relentless and impatient city. But finding your bearings will help to uncover a metropolis in motion.
The six restaurants that you should be booking this month, from Copenhagen to Sydney
From delicious pistachio croissants to welcome late-night dining, these reports will ensure that you’re never far from top tables.
How high-end technology misses the point in hospitality
A concierge on why human interaction can’t be beaten by artificial intelligence
All puffed out: Milan’s new smoking laws cause a stir
New regulations in Italy’s most stylish city prevent smoking in public – but rules are made to be broken.
Behind the scenes at Salone del Mobile’s unofficial watering hole: Bar Basso
In the decades-long reign of the industry fair, Bar Basso has been the place where the design world gets drunk. Here’s how it became Milan’s centre of gravity.
Six restaurants the Milanese keep quiet about
Looking for an outstanding restaurant, ice-cream parlour or deli in Milan? Turn to the people working in the hospitality sector, who know all the best places.
The Monocle Concierge’s illustrated guide to Tokyo during cherry blossom season
The Japanese capital is at its most resplendent when the cherry blossoms flower – so what better time to visit? The Concierge shares our editors’ tips for the city’s must-visit retail and hospitality spots.
