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☆ A visit to Amangani last summer — one of the top luxury resorts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming — quickly showed me why it's such a hotspot for wealthy travelers
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementTucked away in the mountains with sweeping views of the Tetons, luxury resort Amangani includes 40 suites that start at $975 per night and go up to $2,100 per night. The Jackson Hole, Wyoming, resort is part of global luxury chain Aman Resorts, which is beloved by celebrities and ultra-wealthy. Last summer, I visited Jackson Hole, which has become a ritzy resort town, and got an exclusive tour of Amangani.

Persons: —, Stuart Lang, Jackson, Amangani Organizations: Service, Rolls Royce, Aman Locations: , Wyoming

☆ How 'Birkin Bandit' George Mickum Infiltrated NYC Society
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Kate Taylor | Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

"He would know people's weaknesses and what they wanted and somehow always have something to offer," a former close friend said. Another close friend said Mickum once gave her a $1,000 loan "within minutes" when she needed it because of a credit-card crisis. He never "let the truth get in the way of a good story," a former close friend said. Hermès bags, like the Birkin and the Kelly, have always been symbols of unattainable luxury. There wasn't even a dust bag; Mickum claimed his mom's assistant would drop it off later.

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☆ See the 19-slide presentation that got General Catalyst to back a startup tackling a $25 billion problem for hospitals
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The startup used this pitch deck to get backing from top healthcare VC firm General Catalyst. The Magoons' new startup, Adonis, raised $5.6 million in seed funding in October to solve that problem with tech. Just under seven months later, Adonis has raised $17.3 million more in Series A funding, led by top healthcare VC firm General Catalyst. "Given all the work we do with health systems, we know how complicated and poorly organized these systems are, despite all the money they're collecting," she said. Check out the pitch deck Adonis used to get $17.3 million led by General Catalyst.

☆ An American Express Airport Lounge in the Sky? Not Quite.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( Victoria M. Walker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Another members-only club has opened in New York. But unlike its predecessors, which include Soho House, Aman, Casa Cipriani, and others, the Centurion New York was designed not by an architect or hotelier — but by a credit card company. American Express opened its first Centurion members club, an 11,500-square-foot space with wraparound views of Manhattan in March. Even the scent — a Santal with notes of sandalwood — bathing over you after exiting the elevator was planned. American Express brought on Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud to create the menu, which includes simple dishes like lobster rolls and cheesecake.

☆ Beyond Kyoto: Japan recommends 11 lesser-known spots to visit
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Rob Goss | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Japan wants travelers to go beyond the country's iconic tourist sites — and consider spending their yen in lesser-known locations. CNBC Travel takes a look at what each of the 11 spots has to offer travelers — whether or not they're wealthy. Koichi Kamoshida | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIse-shima is arguably the "model destination" most ready to welcome the JTA's wealthy targets. Kagoshima, Aso and UnzenThe island of Kyushu in western Japan feature everything from active volcanoes to glimpses of samurai culture. Okinawa and AmamiIn 2021, Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and Iriomote Island were given joint UNESCO Natural World Heritage status for their biodiversity and endemic wildlife.

☆ More millennials are turning 40 — and they're changing travel as we know it
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

And they're bringing their tech-savviness, social consciousness and spending habits in tow, which is transforming a travel industry intent on staying ahead of the times. "When it comes to nearly all travel behaviors, millennials are the generation most likely to engage — and they do so often," said Lindsey Roeschke, travel and hospitality analyst at Morning Consult. Where millennials stayFrederic Lalonde, CEO of the travel app Hopper, said its customers are twice as likely to stay in a home than a hotel. "It's all driven by our primary users, who are millennials and Gen Z," he said at the Skift Global Forum 2022. Since 2019, Airbnb home rentals increased the most among travelers with children aged six and younger, according to the company.

☆ NHL roundup: Bruins bounce Rangers for 10th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

At the end of a board battle behind Elliott in the second period, Hinostroza one-timed his second goal off a pass from Casey Mittelstadt at 5:35 for Buffalo's first lead. Captain Dylan Larkin scored in the second period and Magnus Hellberg made 32 saves for the Red Wings, who have lost five straight games (0-4-1). Bennett, who had missed six straight games, scored one goal. Capitals 8, Sharks 3Craig Smith scored twice in Washington's four-goal second period and the visitors rallied for a win against San Jose. Predators 3, Blackhawks 1Philip Tomasino, Tyson Barrie and Colton Sissons scored for visiting Nashville in a win against Chicago.

☆ NHL roundup: Lightning win Cup Final rematch vs. Avs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

In the first meeting between the clubs since last June's Stanley Cup Final, Vasilevskiy stopped 30 shots to extend his franchise-record shutout total to 29. Hagel had two goals and an assist to lead the Lightning offensive output as they broke a two-game skid (0-1-1). Boeser, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Nils Aman added goals for the Canucks. Nicolas Roy, Alex Pietrangelo and Paul Cotter also scored for the Golden Knights while Jonathan Marchessault added two assists. Red Wings 2, Flames 1Filip Zadina scored his first goal of the season after missing over three months as host Detroit edged Calgary.

☆ Asian stocks draw massive foreign inflows on softer dollar, growth optimism
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Gaurav Dogra | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

They had sold $57.2 billion in regional equities last year. Taiwan and South Korea witnessed their biggest monthly purchases in at least two years, with net inflows amounting to about $6.6 billion and $5 billion, respectively. "That may account for the strong inflows in Taiwan and South Korea, which are more growth-exposed." Meanwhile, equity markets in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines also received $565 million, $178 million and $122 million worth of foreign money, respectively. Indian equities witnessed $3.52 billion worth of outflows due to higher valuations and the fallout from the slump in Adani Group stocks.

☆ Pakistan navy to host 50 nations in maritime exercises from Feb 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, addresses a news briefing to host Pakistan Navy’s 8th Multinational Exercise AMAN-23 under the slogan of "Together for Peace", in Karachi, Pakistan, February 8, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar SoomroKARACHI, PAKISTAN Feb 8 (Reuters) - Pakistan's navy said on Wednesday it will host 50 countries for regular maritime exercises that are held every two years involving ships, aircraft and special operation forces from Feb. 10-14. At a news briefing, Commander of the Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami commented on the importance of the exercises in light of piracy, terrorism, narcotics and arms trafficking, and climate change. Reporting by Akhtar Soomro in Karachi, writing by Ariba Shahid in Karachi, editing by Andrew Heavens and Bernadette BaumOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Aman Miami Beach Developers Secure Financing for Luxe Hotel and Condo Project
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Konrad Putzier | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A rendering shows the Miami Beach project, developed by a partnership between OKO Group and Access Industries. Billionaire investors Vladislav Doronin and Len Blavatnik have landed a $277 million construction loan for a Miami Beach condominium and luxury hotel, one of the largest loans for a South Florida project since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr. Doronin’s development firm OKO Group and Mr. Blavatnik’s Access Industries, a privately held industrial firm, are teaming to build a 18-story beachfront tower with 22 apartments. They are also renovating the neighboring former Versailles hotel, which will have 56 rooms.

☆ Most Gulf markets subdued on economic concerns; Dubai gains
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Ateeq Shariff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dubai's main share index (.DFMGI) added 0.3%, ending three sessions of losses, helped by a 1.3% rise in sharia-compliant lender Dubai Islamic Bank (DISB.DU). Among other gainers, Islamic Arab Insurance (SALAMA) (SALAMA.DU) advanced 3.9%, after saying it is considering a proposal to acquire the insurance portfolio of Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance (Aman) (DNIN.DU). The benchmark index (.QSI) in Qatar - among the world's top exporters of liquefied natural gas - retreated 1.2%. Most stocks on the index were in negative territory including Qatar Islamic Bank (QISB.QA), which was down 2.4%. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (.EGX30) climbed 1.2%, with El Sewedy Electric (SWDY.CA) surging 8.1%.

☆ We started to be more cautious over a year ago, says GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe started to be more cautious over a year ago, says GoDaddy CEO Aman BhutaniAman Bhutani, GoDaddy CEO, joins 'TechCheck' to discuss Q3 results and guidance, the resilience of small business customers and the company's budget strategy going in to 2023.

Freight companies are preparing for what executives are calling a muted peak season, as dimming shipping demand from overstocked retailers ripples across U.S. shipping markets. Several big operators say they are seeing freight demand drop off rather than pick up heading into what is typically their busiest period of the year. Clothing retailer Ministry of Supply Inc. stocked up on inventory for the peak season with orders that arrived too late for last year’s winter season and items that arrived early this year. DAT Solutions LLC, a load board that matches trucks to available loads, said its index for spot market demand fell sharply from August to September, to the lowest point since February. “If you’re a carrier exposed to the spot market, you’re hurting.

☆ NHL roundup: Sabres top Flames behind Alex Tuch's hat trick
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsOctober 21 - Alex Tuch produced his first career hat trick to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres earn a 6-3 win against the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt each added a goal and an assist while Rasmus Dahlin also scored for the Sabres. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterTuch extended his goal streak to three games 46 seconds into the second period. Dahlin has scored in each of the Sabres' first four games, the longest season-opening goal streak by a blue-liner in NHL history. The Canadiens also got first period goals from Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield and Brendan Gallagher to get off to a 5-0 start.

☆ Sunflowers, war and drought: Why the price of margarine and butter spiked 32%
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Margarine prices swelled by about 4% in the month from August to September, meaning they've continued to trend upward in the short term. 1 producer and exporter of sunflower oil, which accounts for 9% of all vegetable oil produced globally. "Supplies of these alternatives are expected to be tight in the 2021/22 marketing year, contributing to elevated vegetable oil prices." Palm oil accounts for 35% of all vegetable oil made globally, the largest share relative to the aforementioned oil commodities. Annual oil prices — and those of its byproducts, like gasoline and diesel — skyrocketed as a result.

☆ Inside the $250 million penthouse on 'Billionaires' Row'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The three-story mega-home inside Central Park Tower, which spans more than 17,500 square feet, is the country's most expensive listing. The most expensive sale of the year in Manhattan so far is a $74 million penthouse of the new Aman New York condo. Some brokers say the $250 million asking price for Central Park Tower penthouse is unrealistic. Central Park Tower was built by Extell Development, the developer behind several of Manhattan's new super-towers. The Grand Salon at The Penthouse at Central Park Tower Source: Evan Joseph | Central Park TowerThe home has the highest terrace in the world, a glass-rimmed platform soaring 1,460 feet above Manhattan.

☆ Simona Halep s-a retras de la Wimbledon! Motivul din spatele deciziei
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-25 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Motivul din spatele decizieiSimona Halep a anunțat că nu va participa la această ediție a turneului de la Wimbledon. Simona Halep a ratat și Roland Garros din cauza aceleiași accidentări) reprezintă o provocare atât din punct de vedere fizic, cât și mental. Mulțumesc tuturor celor de la Wimbledon pentru înțelegere și pentru susținere ”, a scris Simona Halep, pe Instagram. Simona Halep s-a accidentat la gamba piciorului stâng pe 12 mai, în timpul meciului cu Angelique Kerber de la Roma. Simona Halep este campioana en-titre de la Wimbledon, datorită titlului cucerit în 2019, ediția de anul trecut fiind anulată din cauza pandemiei de COVID-19.

Persons: Simona Halep, Roland Garros, Instagram, Mihaela, Victoria, Serena Williams Locations: Wimbledon, Roma, România, Bad Homburg, - titre, Constanța, Serena

Din păcate, corpul meu nu a cooperat și trebuie să amân revenirea la Wimbledon pentru anul următor. Simona Halep a ratat și Roland Garros din cauza aceleiași accidentări) reprezintă o provocare atât din punct de vedere fizic, cât și mental. Mulțumesc tuturor celor de la Wimbledon pentru înțelegere și pentru susținere ”, a scris Simona Halep, pe Instagram. Simona Halep s-a accidentat la gamba piciorului stâng pe 12 mai, în timpul meciului cu Angelique Kerber de la Roma. Revenirea pe teren a Simonei Halep era programată chiar pentru săptămâna precedentă, la Bad Homburg, dar accidentarea nu i-a permis să joace.

Persons: Simona Halep, Roland Garros, Instagram Locations: Wimbledon, Roma, România, Bad Homburg

☆ Twitch's chief people officer shares how the company took its strong in-office culture virtual amid the pandemic and rapid growth
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-03 | by ( Aman Kidwai | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Twitch almost doubled its daily user base. Lenke Taylor, Twitch's chief people officer, details how the company adjusted its culture virtually. "A lot of these initiatives were fueled by the passion and direct input of our employees," Taylor said. Her tactical objectives were focused around driving more accountability in hiring, training, employee support, and access to company programs. An employee centric approachDuring the pandemic, Taylor said she learned that empathy is more important than ever.

The prices through credit card travel portals are often on par with booking directly through hotels. Depending on the issuer and type of credit card you carry, you might have access to special online booking portals where reservations include these sorts of freebies, too. Although you won't earn hotel points or credit toward elite status by booking through this portal, the $100 credit will likely make up for it. More Information Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application.

☆ Glassdoor's chief people officer made herself vulnerable to show her staff the importance of mental health. Now she's championing diverse and inclusive leadership.
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-13 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Cortez wrote publicly about her own struggles to show staff the importance of mental wellness. She encouraged Glassdoor to publish its first Diversity & Inclusion Transparency report in 2020. At Glassdoor, Cortez told Insider, the pandemic put even greater pressure on her and her team to display strong leadership. Cortez shaped Glassdoor's remote-work policy based on employee feedbackCortez joined Glassdoor, which now employs more than 1,000 people, in August 2019. On March 9, 2020, Cortez led Glassdoor in instituting a remote-work policy and gathering employee feedback on how the shift was working out.

☆ How Zoom's chief people officer handled unprecedented growth during the pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-11 | by ( Aman Kidwai | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Oldham brought in a new chief diversity officer who helped reshape the company's equity efforts. Over the past year, Zoom added new leadership in cybersecurity, engineering and product, and a chief diversity officer. These workers were tasked with handling the initial bursts of demand, as well as a sharp shift to remote work. YouTubeFor newer employees, Oldham put a heavy emphasis on their digital onboarding program. Zoom announced the hiring of chief diversity officer Damien Hooper-Campbell in late May 2020.

Rem a avut un tată- donator, pentru că nu toți au posibilitatea să nască în mod obișnuit și în familie. Natlia a mai adăugat: „„Așa se întâmplă că nu la toți le este dat să trăiască fericirea ca la carte. Anul trecut am decis să-mi construiesc propria fericire și l-am născut pe Rem. Cum va fi mai departe-viața va arăta”Natalia a devenit recent mămică pentru prima dată. Aceasta a născut un băiețel perfect sănătos.

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☆ How Chipotle's chief people officer steered the chain through a tumultuous year by focusing on employee well-being
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-29 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Marissa Andrada is chief diversity, inclusion, and people officer at Chipotle. When Andrada, now the chief diversity, inclusion, and people officer at Chipotle, was growing up, her parents encouraged her to pursue a career in medicine. In 2020, Chipotle promoted nearly 11,000 employees, HR Dive reported, and more than 70% of the chain's general managers came up internally. In a statement provided to Insider, Chipotle Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Laurie Schalow said the lawsuit was a "dramatic overreach." Between March and September 2020, according to Chipotle, the number of employees using Chipotle's EAP and advocacy services increased fourfold.

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