Historical sites are being restored by private-sector funding – and that isn’t a bad thing
As more and more historical monuments and buildings are receiving funding for repairs and rejuvenation efforts from the private-sector, critics say heritage sites are falling prey to commercialisation. But, funding for these sites is otherwise often scarce, so is a little branding really such a big price to pay for longevity of our historical sites? By Daisy Dunn
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The Red Sea Project aims for regenerative societal impact
From our Partners: The Red Sea Development Company will establish sustainable jobs for local people and bring lasting economic impact When The Red …
Brian Chappon, founder of CENTRED Wellness, on taking the stress out of post-Covid business trips
CENTRED Wellness’s invite-only app offers vibrant health and wellbeing experiences to its nomadic and stylish membership. Readers of Spear’s can ga…
Bet365 boss Denise Coates is one of Britain’s richest women – and top taxpayer in the UK
Spotting the potential for the internet to supercharge the sports-betting industry, Denise Coates launched Bet365 in 2001. Two decades later, it…
Immerse Yourself in Korean Culture with a Temple Stay
From our partners: South Korea’s temple stay program offers a unique chance to experience monastic life. South Korea’s bustling capital never slows…
Ibiza’s luxury travel revolution is expanding with the opening of the impressive new hotel Oku
Oku is an impressive addition to Ibiza’s bumper crop of new luxury hotels, writes Arun Kakar Its nightclubs might still generate most of the noise,…
Air Charter Service gives insight into how and where the wealthy will be travelling in 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, all eyes are on the key themes for 2022. As a global aircraft charter and provider with 27 offices around the world, oper…
The ‘true tax rate’ billionaires pay may be low, but it makes sense
A debate is raging on the ‘true tax rate’ that billionaires are paying in comparison to Joe Public, writes Rasika Sittamparam In June, ProPublica –…
How the Samsung family’s £7 billion inheritance tax bill is ringing alarm bells even beyond South Korea
The £7 billion inheritance tax bill faced by the family behind Samsung has rung alarm bells even beyond South Korea, writes Arun Kakar For the Lee …
Echelon Health is seeking to meet the demand for preventative healthcare as the comprehensive health check of the future
As a result of the pandemic and a general shift in the UK’s mindset from waiting for a symptom to visit the doctor, many are turning to preventativ…
‘The Myth of Private Equity’ by Jeffrey C Hooke deftly exposes the shortcomings of the private equity world
Jeffrey C Hooke’s new book, ‘The Myth of Private Equity: An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Transformative Investments’ is an author…
How Farnborough Airport’s focus on carbon neutrality helps them stay ahead of the curve
CEO Simon Geere tells Spear’s how focusing on carbon neutrality and five-star service has helped Farnborough Airport to stay ahead of the curve In …
World of Wealth: Guy Hands on why his new book was 17 years in the making
In World of Wealth, Spear’s Editor Edwin Smith speaks to entrepreneurs, high-net worth individuals, and their most trusted advisers to unrave…
Liquid Lunch: Omar Alghanim talks his family firm, and how it’s inspired his next venture
In this instalment of Liquid Lunch, industrial scion turned entrepreneur Omar Alghanim tells Spear’s Editor Edwin Smith about his family firm…
Music investment is seeing massive growth in the wake of the pandemic – with no signs of slowing
During the pandemic, music streaming services began seeing record numbers of subscriptions – and as a result, music investment has become a booming…
World of Fine Wine unveils its 2021 World’s Best Wine Lists award winners
The World of Fine Wine released its list of award winners for its World’s Best Wine Lists in an interactive virtual event on 1 November In an…
Why Rolex is the sustainable blueprint off which companies should base their efforts
When it comes to producing sustainable products, Rolex might be the blueprint off which companies should base their efforts, writes Nick Foulkes Th…
Wiltons, one of London’s oldest restaurants, is elegant – with a royal seal of approval
Exuding luxury and elegance, Wiltons, one of London’s oldest restaurants is highly revered. Celebrating its 280th anniversary in 2022, its illustri…
It’s time for the US and the western world at large to re-establish competence
The yawning vacuum of American competence has been a long time coming and will have lasting effects. It’s time for the US, and the Western wo…
Luxury homes in London are in high demand — inside the new kind of space race
Around the world, luxury homes and penthouses are in higher demand than ever. New research shows that UHNW buyers are looking for more square foota…
How to improve brain function effectively — from exclusive biohacking clinics to simple age-old advice
There are a few ways to effectively improve brain function — and thanks to exclusive biohacking clinics catering to clients willing to pay large su…