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Lifestyle from International Business Weekly: luxury, hospitality, food and how the world’s high earners live and spend.

What Non-EU Arrivals Can Bring Duty-Free in Wine, Beer, Spirits and Tobacco
Lifestyle
What Non-EU Arrivals Can Bring Duty-Free in Wine, Beer, Spirits and Tobacco
1 day ago
ESTA Fee Rises 35 Cents to $40.62, and an Approval Generally Lasts Up to Two Years
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ESTA Fee Rises 35 Cents to $40.62, and an Approval Generally Lasts Up to Two Years
5 days ago
Roots CEO Meghan Roach Steps Down as Marquee Brands Take-Private Closes
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Roots CEO Meghan Roach Steps Down as Marquee Brands Take-Private Closes
8 days ago
How the Cut in US Tariffs on Swiss Goods Shows Up in Watch Exports
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How the Cut in US Tariffs on Swiss Goods Shows Up in Watch Exports
11 days ago
Apple Invites Media to Los Angeles for 28 October ‘Pro and Tell’ Experience
LifestyleApple Invites Media to Los Angeles for 28 October ‘Pro and Tell’ Experience

Apple has confirmed the date, time and city of a hands-on launch event but not the products. Reports point to a touchscreen MacBook Pro, M6 Macs and an OLED iPad…

15 days ago
Penfolds Magill Estate Wins Two Stars in South Australia’s First Michelin Guide
LifestylePenfolds Magill Estate Wins Two Stars in South Australia’s First Michelin Guide

Penfolds Magill Estate earned two stars as Michelin revealed its first South Australia selection in Adelaide on 14 October, with 16 Bib Gourmands.

19 days ago
Canyon Ranch Austin to open October 15 with 141 rooms, 134 home sites and VICI financing
LifestyleCanyon Ranch Austin to open October 15 with 141 rooms, 134 home sites and VICI financing

Canyon Ranch opens its Lake Travis resort on October 15, 2026, with a 40,000-square-foot spa, 141 rooms and 134 home sites on more than 600 acres.

22 days ago
Michelin adds three new Texas stars, including Fort Worth’s first
LifestyleMichelin adds three new Texas stars, including Fort Worth’s first

Michelin's 2026 Texas selection, released October 8, adds three one-star restaurants, including Goldee's Bar-B-Q, the first star in Fort Worth.

25 days ago
After a Six-Year Renovation, Delano Miami Beach Bets on Dining and Memberships
LifestyleAfter a Six-Year Renovation, Delano Miami Beach Bets on Dining and Memberships

The six-year renovation of the Miami Beach icon signals a shift in how luxury hotels recoup massive investments through international dining brands and private memberships.

28 days ago
How the World’s 50 Best Bars List Steers Investment and Tourism
LifestyleHow the World’s 50 Best Bars List Steers Investment and Tourism

The World's 50 Best Bars ceremony, held in Milan on October 7, influences which cities build bar scenes, where capital flows, and how travelers plan trips.

29 days ago
Why ACA Premiums Rose 58 Percent After Subsidies Expired in 2025
LifestyleWhy ACA Premiums Rose 58 Percent After Subsidies Expired in 2025

When pandemic-era subsidies ended in 2025, ACA Marketplace premiums jumped from $113 to $178 a month. Here's what happened to enrollment and what shoppers should expect in 2027.

28 Sep 2026
How Starbucks’ 250 Store Closures Reveal a Splintered US Coffee Market
LifestyleHow Starbucks’ 250 Store Closures Reveal a Splintered US Coffee Market

Starbucks' closure of 250 North American stores reveals market stratification between at-home brewing, ready-to-drink formats, and premium destination experiences.

25 Sep 2026
How the Top 10%’s $544 Billion in Travel Spending Is Redrawing Luxury Hospitality
LifestyleHow the Top 10%’s $544 Billion in Travel Spending Is Redrawing Luxury Hospitality

Top 10% of US households will spend $544 billion on leisure travel in 2026, driving investment in smaller luxury resorts and ultra-exclusive cruise lines.

23 Sep 2026
How the Schengen Area’s 90/180-Day Rule Actually Gets Calculated
LifestyleHow the Schengen Area’s 90/180-Day Rule Actually Gets Calculated

A rolling 180-day window, not a calendar quarter, sets the limit on short stays in Europe — and a new biometric border system now tracks every crossing.

21 Sep 2026
How a new night train is courting business travelers to Milan
LifestyleHow a new night train is courting business travelers to Milan

European Sleeper's third route, linking Brussels, Cologne, Zurich and Milan, launched September 9 as companies face new pressure to cut flight emissions.

19 Sep 2026
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