Which cities are visited by the most international tourists? You might be surprised to learn New York didn't make the list in 2014. Bloomberg Ranx looks at this year's popular destination cities. Video by: Jennafer Savino, Victoria Blackburne-Daniell (Source: Bloomberg)
Some dairy farmers are turning their attention to robots, where a whole industry exists to save the farmer from all the dirty jobs involved in managing a herd. With laser scanners and 3D cameras, some farm droids are pretty pricey. Are they worth it? Bloomberg's Tom Gibson reports.(Source: Bloomberg)
Appreciate high-end luxury men's shoes? At a time when huge luxury groups like LVMH may struggle with their size, French shoemaker Pierre Corthay's strategy is simple: remain small and exclusive. Clients include actor Clive Owen and tennis player Rafael Nadal. Bloomberg's Caroline Connan reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The owners of Absolut vodka, Pernod Ricard, is trying to tap the "buy local" movement by taking a page from the bogeyman of the locavore movement: McDonald's. The world's second-largest distiller is franchising neighborhood Vodka stills. Bloomberg international correspondent Hans Nichols visited their Berlin outpost. (Source: Bloomberg)
July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Enjoying the ultimate in luxury when you travel can also be costly. Bloomberg Ranx takes a look at five of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world. (Source: Bloomberg)
Mel Gibson once lived on this Tudor-style estate with his seven children. The 15-bedroom mansion with 40-foot ceilings is a wonderland for kids -- with a maze, sunken tennis courts, a fruit orchard, pond and stables. Cost? $29.9 million. Video by: Alexandra Dean, Amy Marino. (Source: Bloomberg)