A study released by Allied Market Research today points to a rise in the trend of online bookings and an increase in social media activities and its impact on the travel and tourism industry. Most telling, coming out of the pandemic it points to projected dramatic...
Mark Keast

Scotch Whisky and the Best Cuban Cigars To Match It
If we're going to get a sense of what scotch whisky is selling the best in Ontario, we're obviously going to go to the LCBO, since they have a distribution monopoly. I can't think of a better time to talk about this, since one of the best ways to alleviate the level...
Five Things You Should Never Do as a Cuban Cigar Smoker
Look, Cuban cigars are an investment. They're the best cigars out there - the finest tobacco, combined with premium hand-made workmanship. Worldwide revenues hit $531 million in 2019 - with Spain, France and China as the top markets. Smokers know they're the best....
Luxe Retreat Up for Auction Near Lake Placid Part of Exclusive Enclave That’s Hosted Many U.S. Presidents
Real estate auctions have become a more appealing option for sellers looking to move their luxury homes. High-end auction houses will normally handle the transaction. These are companies that specialize in these types of transactions, often cash-based, with a faster...
McLaren Unveils the 765LT Spider: The Company’s Most Powerful-Ever Convertible Supercar
McLaren unveiled the new 765LT Spider this week. It features an absolute ferocious performance, with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing 765 PS (754 horsepower), 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds (0-60 mph is 2.7 seconds). And it has faster acceleration than...
Lucid Goes Public, Looks To Accelerate Manufacturing Capacity To Go Toe-to-Toe With Tesla
We have written on Lucid in the past, the new electric car company taking a run at the behemoth Tesla. Electric cars are the future, especially with the millennial generation, so that's why today's announcement was an eye-catcher. Related: Range anxiety remains a big...
How To Finance a Vacation Property Abroad
Buying a vacation home in a warm country is a lifelong dream and goal for many Canadians. Whether you’re looking for an escape from the cold winters or a more permanent place to retire, moving down south is an exciting option to consider. Related: Thinking about...
Five-Month Cruise Ship Adventure Priced at $73,499 per Guest Sells Out in Less Than Three Hours
Looking for another example that people are really starved for luxury travel, especially on a cruise ship? Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that their five-month-long 2024 World Cruise sold out in two-and-a-half hours. Related: New luxury ship Celebrity Edge first...
Private Investors: First Ever Tourism Bonds Introduced for Costa Rica
Individuals with some money to invest in vacation properties, who in the past may have explored buying a beach front home somewhere, might want to consider tourism bonds in Costa Rica. These are investment vehicles that pump money into existing tourism projects and...