Special Report: BUSINESS CLASS

THE tourism industry was underwhelmed last month when Geoff Carmody described his report on the impact of the global financial crisis on the sector as one of the most downbeat since his first analysis in 1984.

MALCOLM and Pauline Tew joke that they have the perfect combination of brains and brawn, combining 50 years of experience in international tourism and hospitality between them.

THE Christie's broker who sold an 1863 double magnum of Chateau Lafitte to Howard Park founder Jeff Burch and his friend was horrified to find out they drank it.

Come on board AUSTRALIA'S largest wine storage business, Wine Ark, has expanded its national business with a new facility in Perth.

A NEW air charter company is looking to grow its business during the economic slowdown after identifying a niche market opportunity.

IT seems one of the final sanctuaries from that ubiquitous modern-day technological wonder, the mobile phone, is about to be breached as airlines operating within Australia consider allowing the full-blown use of in-flight connectivity.

What is your favourite holiday destination? Paris; it's the most beautiful city in the world.

A NEW shopfront with a difference has been set up to unearth the best of Perth's creative talents.