September 6, 2024
How Royal Caribbean and Carnival Sailed Back From the Pandemic
After $74B in debt and 15-month shutdowns, Royal Caribbean and Carnival rebounded to record 2024 bookings, with 36 milli
March 13, 2024
Why Saudi Arabia's Bid to Be the Next Dubai Fails
A weak global image, no flagship airline to rival Emirates, and stalled megaprojects like Kingdom Tower hold Saudi Arabi
March 12, 2024
The Airbnb Effect on Housing Prices and Rents
In 100 US cities, a 10% rise in short-term rentals drove roughly a seventh of annual home price growth and a fifth of re
November 2, 2023
Marina Bay Sands: Singapore's Crown Jewel Resort
Facing falling tourism, Singapore legalized casinos within Integrated Resorts, building Marina Bay Sands as much more th
October 31, 2023
Hong Kong's Economy in Turmoil: The Cost of Protests
Hong Kong's 2019 protests triggered its first recession since the financial crisis, with tourism down 40% and retail and
October 31, 2023
How Hong Kong's Protests Hit Its Economy
Pro-democracy protests pushed Hong Kong into its first recession in a decade, hammering retail, tourism, and hotels as m
October 31, 2023
Symphony of the Seas: Business Secrets of the Largest Cruise Ship
At $1.4 billion and housing 8,880 people across 18 decks, Symphony of the Seas profits through cheap tickets and high-ma