Seoul Overtakes Paris in Beauty Boom With Dealmakers Rushing In
As South Korean cosmetics gain popularity in the US, the world’s biggest market for beauty products, personal care startups in the east Asian country are seeing a surge in dealmaking demand. Seoul, long a destination for beauty services, last year became the top exporter of cosmetics to America, overtaking France,
How Morocco Is Navigating Its Surf Tourism Boom
As surf tourism continues to grow on Morocco’s coast, Bella would like the Indigenous Amazigh culture to be showcased more, even if it’s through something as simple as the meals served: “Those surfer breakfasts with avocado toast—you can eat that in Australia, America, and Indonesia—but we should also preserve our
STARTUP STAGE: Boom wants to revolutionize property management with AI
Boom Boom said its system behaves like a virtual workforce, handling day-to-day operations autonomously and allowing managers to focus on growth and strategy. Boom launched in 2023 in South Florida and has worked with companies including Unique Stays, WeHomes and Housepitality. What is your 30-second pitch to investors? Boom is
Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
India’s travel sector is growing alongside its rapidly expanding economy. The travel sector accounted for upwards of $221 billion of India’s gross domestic product in 2023, marking a near 10% jump from 2019, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. The WTTC said it anticipates that contribution to grow to
