Author: Business Enquirer
In 2022, visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines increased by 160,000 to around 221,000. Whilst this is not the highest footfall that the Caribbean Island has seen in the last five years (peaking at 404,000 in 2019), it is seeing positive post-pandemic recovery. In response to the growing air traffic needs which St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ E.T. Joshua Airport could no longer accommodate, Argyle International Airport (AIA) was commissioned in February 2017. Built to handle 1.2 million passengers per year, the airport, which is the newest airport in the Eastern Caribbean, boasts a 9000 foot long runway and…
Research by one of the world’s leading bodies in golf, the R & A, has reported that the sport saw a boom during the pandemic, which has only continued in the following years. 2022 figures highlight a 15% increase in people playing 9 or 18-hole golf since 2020. 2023 figures are looking healthy too, with tee time management booking company BRS Golf and tee time marketplace GolfNow reporting that more rounds of golf were played in the first half of 2023 than in the whole of 2019. What’s more, official bodies like the R & A have been pulling together…
A leader with a growth mindset, Rok Rozman was the perfect candidate to take on what was once a business on a downward trajectory. With 18 years experience in the financial sector, prior to joining Livar, Rok successfully advised on the restructure and financial stabilisation of Slovenia’s largest merchant. In 4 years, CEO Rok has taken Livar from a business with a two out of ten financial stability rating, to a thriving company valued within the top 7% in Slovenia. Joining the business in 2018 (taking on the role of CEO in 2019 alongside a new management team), Rok oversaw…
Milan is getting hot! And whilst the city in Italy’s Northern Lombardy region does reach a balmy average temperature of 30 degrees in the summer months, that’s not what is meant. In the last 12 months, Milan has seen significant investment into its tourism sector, with an expected 24,000 new hotel rooms being added by 2026. Amongst the investments is the complete renovation and remodelling of the Hotel Cristoforo Colombo. Director of Sales and Revenue, Fabio Bettinelli, and Sales Manager, Sarah Calza, speak exclusively with Business Enquirer about the hotel’s relaunch. Where Classic Meets Contemporary “Key to the hotel is…
The Swiss beverage company disrupting from the outside in. The saying goes, “don’t judge a book by its cover”. But should you judge a drink by its bottle? The founders of Curius certainly think so. Collectively, the founders of Curius, Alexander Curiger, Mats Olsson, and Juan Carlos Maroto Jara, have 50 years experience in launching FMCG and luxury brands. Having garnered their experience with the likes of L’Oreal, Red Bull and Pernod Ricard, it’s now the turn of their own, unique, drinks brands. Alexander, who spoke exclusively to Business Enquirer about the launch of Curius’ three disruptive drinks, is also…
Starting in 2020, Codelco (the National Copper Corporation of Chile) is on a journey of transformation. The transformation, which saw increased success during the Covid pandemic, seeks excellence in operations and projects, aiming to capture increased value from its assets, and a cultural change that promotes new ways of operating. Over the next 50 years, the Chilean state-owned copper mining company is on a mission to maximise its economic value and its contribution to Chile through copper mining. Through its transformation, it aims to enhance its surplus by $1 billion per year (from 2021 onwards) whilst ensuring the financing and…
For five decades, Atlas Leisure Homes has led the way in holiday home design. With well known holiday home and lodge lines such as Debonair, Heritage, and Festival, Atlas is a brand synonymous with strong interiors and conceptual design, structural integrity and high quality. Every model is handcrafted from Atlas’ head office and manufacturing facility in Hull, UK, with unrivalled attention to detail. Celebrating 50 years in the market in April 2023, its longevity in the marketplace can be somewhat attributed to its unique offering, with every leisure home being built to order. The manufacturer’s products are known for being…
One of the global current environmental crises has been labelled a “plastic smog” by Stockholm University. In 2014 it was estimated that there were five trillion plastic particles in the ocean. An alarming figure. Now, in 2023, research indicates that figure is in the realm of 170 trillion. But how does this plastic waste end up in our planet’s water ways? The bottom line: us. Poor recycling, littering, leakage from landfills, and flushing waste down toilets and drains all ultimately result in plastic finding its way into the ocean. Amongst the concerns with the “plastic smog” is a threat to…
“Take care of the team, they will take care of the customers, and that will take care of business” said Subrato Saha, Co-Founder of AquaChemie when speaking to Business Enquirer. Subrato and his co-founder Anand Kumar Varadharajulu established AquaChemie, a leader in the chemical manufacturing, sales and services sphere, having gained years of experience at the likes of GE, ExxonMobil, Sabic, and Shell. Established in 2009, AquaChemie has seen significant growth, particularly between 2020 and 2022 where it saw 45% growth year on year. Today, the business employs over 200 people, operates three manufacturing units in UAE, KSA, and Qatar,…
Trusted to deliver exceptional work on time and within budget for 75 years, Briggs & Forrester is one of the UK’s leading building services engineering companies. The business, which dates back to 1947, operates with four divisions – Engineering Services, Living, Special Projects, and Building Services Maintenance. To its projects, Briggs & Forrester provides a range of specialist skills such as engineering, design, installation and maintenance. The group is able to develop and implement fully-integrated solutions for some of the most complex and demanding mechanical, electrical and public health engineering installations. The business provides its decades of experience across sectors,…