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Booking Holdings' short-term rental business has been growing at a faster rate than Airbnb’s, and CEO Glenn Fogel aims to maintain this momentum. Fogel emphasized the importance of the short-term rental market to the company’s overall strategy, stating that the home sector plays a critical role in its business model....

In a surprising development, Michael Conway, the CEO of Starbucks North America, has stepped down after just six months in the role. Conway, who assumed the position in April, informed the company of his decision last week, as indicated in a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He...

Amidst ongoing economic uncertainty throughout 2024, Okta (OKTA) has experienced reduced demand for its software offerings. According to co-founder and CEO Todd McKinnon, the current climate has prompted businesses to scrutinize their spending more closely and reassess their recent technology investments. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference...

The combined economic output of the BRICS+ countries is projected to surpass that of the G7 nations by 2045, according to a global economic forecast by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research arm of The Economist Group. The forecast indicates a narrowing gap between these two economic blocs over...

In 2024, Diana Basto took over as CEO of Alianza Educativa, one of Colombia's leading educational foundations. By June, under her visionary leadership, one of the foundation's schools had been nominated for the prestigious T4 Prize for the Best School in the World. Then, in July, none other than the...

Attorney Kirk Stange, founding partner and president of Stange Law Firm, has become a highly-respected leader in the field of family law for his focus on growth and client-first approach to business. As a result of his growth-driven mindset, he has nine offices in his home state of Missouri, along...

The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) took place in Bandung, Indonesia, from September 2-5, 2024, under the theme "Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation." This year's conference centered on promoting sustainable and eco-friendly railway development, supported by advancements in digital transformation across safety and service domains. PT Kereta Api...

Some years ago I stood in front of a leadership team to begin a lecture.  While I had been invited and briefed by the managing director I had not met all the other team members. After a glowing introduction by the leader,  a team member,  a man in his 50’s...

B2C2, a prominent player in the crypto liquidity market, has appointed Cactus Raazi as the new CEO of its US division. Based in New Jersey, Raazi will report to the group CEO, Thomas Restout, and serve on the firm's executive committee. His role will encompass the development and execution of...

Japan is preparing to join the growing list of countries requiring Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for immigration purposes, even for travelers who are currently exempt from visas under various waiver agreements. The new system, provisionally named ‘JESTA,’ is in development and is expected to be implemented several years from now....