Wengen is a charming village set on a shelf overlooking the Lauterbrunnen valley. For a resort that is so famous for the annual Lauberhorn World Cup downhill race, which takes place every January, it is remarkably small. The focus is a short main street lined by shops and several large Victorian-style hotels. There are surprisingly
Each year in London, some of the most seasoned palates in the alcohol industry come together to sample through thousands of liquid entries from across the globe. The event is called the International Wine and Spirits Competition and the annual results, when published, can make or break a brand. We’ve continually reported on IWSC winners
The majority of visitors to Wengen stay in hotels, mostly three- and four-star and varying a lot in character. The main street is by far the most convenient place to stay – some accommodation, including most of the rental apartments, is up or down steep hills from the centre and the lifts. If splendid isolation
With Dry January in full swing, many consumers are seeking non-alcoholic beverage choices, and fortunately the wine, beer, and spirits industry has been introducing many new options over the past two years. This makes sense, given that the category is one of the fastest growing in the past year, with a volume increase of 31.2%
The Utah Jazz is casting its net wide for international players. “We have scouts all over the world — almost every basketball country throughout the world,” Danny Ainge, the team’s CEO and governor, told CNBC’s “Halftime Report” on Friday. The two-time champion of the National Basketball Association and former NBA All-Star highlighted having scouts in
It has been five long years since the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) began deliberating the adoption of a front-of-package label (FOPL) standard for the food and beverage sector, aimed at curbing the region’s growing epidemic of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Despite scientific evidence presented by the region’s health sector, pointing to the efficacy of octagonal front of
After years of working in wine sales and marketing, Brigitte Chevalier, owner and winemaker of Domaine de Cébène, and her husband Pierre, relocated to Languedoc in 2006, to “start a new life” making wine. Why would a lifelong Bordelaises leave such a celebrated region for the lesser-known wilds of southwest France? Among many reasons, one
In this article SAVE JBLU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The JetBlue drop-off area at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Oct. 31, 2023. Leslie Josephs/CNBC JetBlue Airways told staff this week that it will cut some routes and service as it struggles to return to profitability and grapples with the fallout of its blocked
As well as being a ski resort, Morzine is a proper little Alpine town that has a year-round life stretching far beyond having fun on the mountains that surround it. That said, winter sports enthusiasts from France and other countries – Britain in particular – have been coming here since Edwardian times. They spent their
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Markets sure aren’t freezing over. For those closely following the CPG world, last week’s note struck a nerve! I got a lot of messages—particularly in relation to the news this week that a Kroger-backed investing vehicle is acquiring dairy-free creamer company Nutpods. I hear more deals
As one of the oldest distilled spirits, gin, the elegant backbone of classic cocktails like the martini, negroni, and gin rickey, has taken on a youthful glow in the new millennium; gone are the days of harsh, one-dimensional gins. Today’s craft distilleries push the boundaries of flavor and experimentation, creating a stunning array of gins
In this article JBLU SAVE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT LaGuardia International Airport Terminal A for JetBlue and Spirit Airlines in New York. Leslie Josephs | CNBC A federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways‘ purchase of budget rival Spirit Airlines after the Justice Department sued to stop the merger, alleging it would drive up fares
Traditional foot-stomping après-ski might be falling out of favour for some, but for the majority of skiers and snowboarders hitting the slopes is only part of the joy of going on a ski holiday. Getting the most conducive après-ski scene is often almost as important as finding the right slopes. While spas, ice skating, ziplining
Few classic cocktails have stood the test of time quite like the French 75. This effervescent concoction, blending gin, champagne, lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup, has been a spirited staple since its creation during World War I. Of course, as mixologists continue to push the boundaries of creativity in all classics, it’s
In recent years, older buildings in La Croisette, the original resort centre, have been revamped and reclad, while the modern largely ski-in/ski-out satellites of Reberty and Le Bruyères have wisely been constructed in a much more sympathetic chalet style. The majority of accommodation here is in self-catering apartments and catered chalets. However, the four-star Ours
Cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, has embarked on a relaunching journey to boost its wine’s image and quality. Known among many consumers to offer highly affordable bubbles, others see it as lacking in identity. Will stricter quality rules and better marketing help wine consumers realise that cava is also highly enjoyable? Cava, Champagne, and Prosecco
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After it was founded in 1964, for the first 40 years of its existence, Les Menuires was always dubbed the ugly duckling of European ski resorts. Now celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023/24, and while never a swan, it has matured into a pretty presentable drake. What is more, it’s become a mainstream player as
Camper & Nicholsons has announced the sale of the 44.65m Feadship Blue Sky, represented by Senior Advisor Carmen Lau. A 2013 build from the Dutch builder’s F45 Vantage series, Blue Sky has been based at Gold Coast Marina in Hong Kong and was on the market for the first time. She has been sold to the US. Featuring a steel hull
In 1990, three Egyptian men opened a hot dog cart on the gritty New York City streets at 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue, then switched to selling halal foods aimed at the city’s many Muslim taxi drivers. By 2014 they opened up their first brick and mortar store on East 14th Street. Ten years later
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