Horse racing has come a long way since it was seen purely as a pastime for royalty, the rich or the gentry. The sport is now a multi-billion-dollar industry that millions of people around the world depend on for their livelihood and, indeed, many economies are reliant on, writes Seb Vance

The recession has done little to dampen Asia’s enthusiasm for golf, and with high-value consumers providing the largest and growing market showing an interest in the sport, tourism boards and resort developers are reaping the benefits, writes Megan Wynes

The alpine town of Zermatt proves more resilient than its rivals this season due to its village-like charm and one of the most photographed mountains in the world, says Beth Davie

Wales’ first billionaire talks to DOTW News about hosting the Ryder Cup and what it means for his home country

Kurt Ritter
President and Chief Executive Office, The Rezidor Hotel Group