Courtney Goldsmith

Skyscraper construction has soared as countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia look to forge pathways towards more sustainable growth. But new high-rises aren’t always indicative of progress Skyscrapers are symbolic of a nation's wealth – the race is…

Women’s football remains a largely untapped resource for brand sponsorship. A recent surge in interest, however, has shown that with continued investment, the sport could provide significant returns Megan Rapinoe, a co-captain of the US women’s team…

Tourist destinations increasingly lack the infrastructure and resources to manage snowballing visitor numbers. While tourist taxes have provided some relief, the creation of a sustainable tourism market will require a more holistic approach In 2018,…

With the ubiquity of smartphones and free Wi-Fi, business travellers are expected to stay connected at all times. Planes are one of the few places where we are still able to unplug As in-flight Wi-Fi becomes faster and more widespread, many of us are…

On the night of September 2, 2018, a fire ripped through the 200-year-old halls of Brazil’s Museu Nacional, or National Museum, in Rio de Janeiro. With no sprinkler system in place, there was nothing to stop the blaze from spreading, and when…

Following an explosion in the popularity of home DNA testing kits, corporate brands are finding new ways to capitalise on our search for identity In the decade to 2014, interest in online family history research grew 14-fold. It was not until around…

Augmented and virtual reality technologies are emerging as disruptive forces in the travel industry. The United Arab Emirates could be a testing ground for these immersive attractions In 2018, the world’s biggest VR park was opened in Dubai, offering…

Turkey wants its new Istanbul Airport to become the largest in the world. But despite promising projections, the mega-project appears to lack substance The Turkish Stars perform at the opening ceremony of Istanbul Airport Nearly 104 million people…

Argentina’s volatile financial market has long been an enigma to economists. As Buenos Aires cultivates a generation of entrepreneurs, the city must determine what is holding it back from international success A century ago, Argentina was one of the…

From the black lava fields of Iceland to the mountains of the Japanese Gunma province, hot springs are a spectacular sight. Business Destinations picks out the five best Travertine Hot Springs, US The naturally warm water of hot springs is often said…

TAP Air Portugal’s stopover programme is bringing more visitors to Lisbon. The city is ready to showcase its culture and cuisine Palacio Belmonte's Bartolomeu de Gusmão terrace suite offers expansive views of the Alfama district of Lisbon and the…

Anthony Bourdain, the host of several travel and food television programmes, died in June. The impact the sharp-witted jet setter had on the way we eat and travel was profound Through his travels, Bourdain opened up the world for his viewers and…

As more tourists plan holidays inspired by their favourite movie and television sets, screen tourism is helping to revive many a country’s economy Dubrovnik has found its way onto the world stage as a site of violence, conspiracy and steamy affairs…

The Philippines intends to capitalise on its natural beauty by investing in ecotourism, but the resulting economic boom could come with its own costs Tourism is the linchpin of the Philippines’ economic growth strategy. However, the country failed to…