Catégorie : Other interests

Over the past few months, restaurants, cafes, and takeaways have reported being overwhelmed by customer communication, including unanswered phone calls, unread WhatsApp messages, and walk-in customers waiting for service. In response, ConvoSol developed VOAS AI, an artificial intelligence front desk specifically for food businesses. VOAS AI handles phone calls, WhatsApp orders, and in-store ordering, all…

AI is increasingly influencing Hollywood by accelerating production and introducing novel storytelling methods, playing a pivotal role in reshaping the film and TV industry. This evolution prompts an exploration of AI’s potential in lowering existing production costs, enabling new storytelling forms, and reducing financial risks in blockbuster productions, as highlighted by McKinsey’s insights.

In a conversation with Sir John Hegarty, producer Jane Rosenthal discusses the intersection of business and the entertainment industry, emphasizing the power of creativity in building communities through shared experiences. Highlighting her role in co-founding Tribeca Enterprises and launching the Tribeca Festival post-9/11, Rosenthal advocates for proactive opportunity-seeking, authenticity in storytelling, resilience in the face…

On June 25, 2026, Visa launched the Visa Destinations platform in ten cities, including Paris, London, Dubai, and New York, with more than 150 card issuers promoting it. The platform emphasizes dining, culture, and shopping, securing direct deals with attractions like the Louvre, Disneyland Paris, and Printemps, while integrating hotel services through the existing Visa…

Switzerland, a renowned global tourist destination, is experiencing a demographic shift in its visitors, with increasing numbers from Asia and the Middle East alongside traditional European and U.S. tourists. This change prompts the Swiss tourism sector to question if it is culturally prepared, as research shows that 80% of Indian tourists are first-timers drawn by…

Wild Form Design Studio, based in New York, created an interior for Love Thy Neighbor, a bar located near The Stonewall Inn in West Village, celebrating the queer community and honoring the 1969 Gay Rights Movement protests. The bar, designed with an emphasis on “no straight lines” by founders Shigefumi Kabashima and Elias Popa, features…

In 2026, the National Gallery of Iceland showcases Björk’s innovative artistry through two exhibitions: “Metamorphlings,” displaying 80 masks by James Merry, and “Echolalia,” featuring audiovisual installations such as “Ancestress” and “Sorrowful Soil,” running until September 20. Additionally, on August 12, Hafnarfjörður hosts “Echolalia: the rave” to celebrate Smekkleysa’s 40th anniversary with performances by Arca and…