Antigua, Guatemala: November Thru April is the Time to Travel There From its pastel-colored colonial buildings to its church ruins, you might think Antigua lives up to its name (ancient). But there is a youthful energy that flows throughout the city, from its bustling markets to the slopes of neighboring volcanoes. Antigua is Guatemala’s most-visited […]
Investors Focused on Retail Sales and Wages $WMT, $M, $MCD, $AMZN, $CMG Amidst overall strong Quarterly results, rising labor costs are a growing concern, with more than 12 companies in the S&P 500 mentioning them in conference calls so far this earnings season. Next week, several retailers including Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Macy’s (NYSE:M) are due […]
The Best Restaurants in Bangkok This Asian hub has long been a street-food kingpin, but Bangkok is now raising its food status with kerbside Michelin Stars and buzzed-about Chefs changing the game. THE MUST-TRY DISH Leaving Bangkok without eating at least one pad thai would be a crime, so make a pit stop at Thip Samai, widely […]
Americans are Dining Out and Spending the Most on Record Americans spending at restaurants spiked over the past 3 months by the most on record, making it both a bright spot for the economy. Sales at food-service and drinking establishments rose 1.3% in July to $61.6-B,the US Commerce Department reported on Wednesday.That brought the 3 […]
Many US Industries Will Thrive During Trade Tensions $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX,$ VXX Several US industries are set to withstand the trade dust-up or even thrive, according to US financial services firm Cowen and Company. China’s recent revisions to tariffs have a clear benefit to luxury retailers, Cowen analysts said in its report. While the […]
Michelin Publishes its 1st Food Guide for Bangkok MICHELIN GUIDE BANGKOK 2018 LIST “Over almost a year, our tasters visited about 500 places to get to the published list. The initial list is gathered through what we can find in the media, through local reviews and blogs. But the tasters also go around asking the […]
Restaurants in US Becoming Dog Friendly, But… Most Americans do not want dogs in restaurants, bars, grocery stores and coffee shops If you’re thinking that Sweden’s laissez-faire attitude about dogs in restaurants sounds delightfully refreshing, you are holding an unpopular opinion, even in a dog-loving nation like the USA According to YouGov, an international market […]
Deep Freeze Weather: Good or Bad for US Retailers? $AMZN, $UNG Cold Arctic air is covering the northern part of the USA, demand for Nat Gas to heat US homes is expected to spike, plus a lot of US retailers are hoping that demand for cold-weather gear will spike too. Retailers want enough cold weather […]
The World’s Top 100 Restaurants Includes 100 in China It was revealed Monday that 100 restaurants in China are qualified among the world’s Top 1000 restaurants, while 113 restaurants in France and 116 restaurants in Japan are also on the list, according to the 2nd edition of the French gastronomic classification “La Liste”, which was […]
Soft Opening for Dubai’s Jumeirah Al Naseem Resort in December The Burj Al Arab-facing resort contains 387 rooms and 43 suites The 4th phase of Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Naseem, is gearing up for launch with bookings now available from 3 December on jumeirah.com. The Burj Al Arab-facing resort contains 387 rooms and 43 suites […]
GrubHub’s (NYSE:GRUB) CEO Killed His Company and Investors $GRUB CEO Matt Maloney last week found a new way to destroy the wealth of investors in Grubhub Inc (NYSE:GRUB). How: Mr. Maloney urged supporters of President Elect Donald Trump to quit the company he leads, or hang on, will not lead for long. The company’s stock […]
The ‘Most Scenic’ Restaurants in California Open Table, the online restaurant reservation site, has named the nation’s Top 100 most scenic eateries and many are in California OpenTable has just released a ranking of the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for Y 2016. “Whether they’re perched atop a city skyscraper or nestled on a […]
Best Weekend Getaways Before Summer Ends Searching for an end-of-summer-sixteen adventure that won’t break the bank? Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, has revealed its list of customer-verified getaways for travelers living in or near New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Boston. These top-notch picks […]
Testing Being Done to Check Safety of Emaar’s New ‘Tallest’ Dubai Tower When ready, The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour will be 100 metres taller than the Burj Khalifa Dubai developer Emaar Properties has completed advanced wind tunnel tests to check the structural strength and durability of its new upcoming super-tall tower in Dubai, it […]
US Restaurant Downturn Signals Recession $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX During much of the recovery from the US financial crisis, restaurant spending has been a retail highlight as other areas, like department stores, have struggled. However, recent surveys point to the start of a serious decline. “Today, we adopt a bearish outlook for restaurants as we […]
Steer Clear of Fast Food, Avoid Salt Now for Good Health New proposed US dietary guidelines designed to reduce salt in Americans’ diets will save lives eventually, but people should take steps right Now to cut down and protect their health, a top expert says. “This is good news because salt kills, and we see […]
Donald Trump’s Campaign Comments Have Not Hurt His Businesses Lawyers for Donald Trump say the controversial comments he has been and continues to make while running for the GOP’s US Presidential nomination have caused business to increase at his hotels and their restaurants to grow, not shrink, just as Washington celebrity chef Jose Andres has […]
Can’t Cook, You Stand Little Chance of Living a Long & Healthy Life Lots of people do not know how to properly feed themselves, at worst, they outsource it to a fast food restaurant, at best, they follow fad diet advice found in a magazine. If you are not cooking your own food, it is […]