September 2020

By Rakesh Patel - Lifestyle travel isn't just a buzzword - it's a real trend. For me, it’s about integrating travel experiences into my daily life, being present where I am, and going beyond occasional vacations.

By Rakesh Patel - It’s always a delight to visit Sri Lanka and spend time with fellow Board members at Teardrop Hotels. With eight boutique hotels across the island, there’s no shortage of insight from the ground.

By Rakesh Patel - The economic transformation of India under Prime Minister Modi has been nothing short of incredible. The economy has more than doubled since 2014, to become the world’s fifth-largest. The country’s foreign direct investment has surged, the

By Rakesh Patel - The global health crisis is complex, multi-dimensional, and alarming. For example, obesity has tripled worldwide since 1975, with over 650 million adults now classified as obese. Additionally, 500 million people globally are living with diabetes, and

By Rakesh Patel - “There are two kinds of forecasters: those who don’t know, and those who don’t know they don’t know”. John Kenneth Galbraith (Economist).

By Rakesh Patel - I have just navigated the heaving festive airport crowds on arrival at London Heathrow airport. According to many reports, it’s going to be a very merry Christmas in the travel and hospitality business.

By Rakesh Patel - How well is wellness doing? Nearly $9 trillion well, according to the latest research from the Global Wellness Institute, that forecasts this size of market by 2028, from $6.3 trillion in 2023. The sector now represents