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Travel industry experts are documenting a growing trend among the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals for gifting experiences instead of material objects. And not just a pre-planned cruise or package vacation, but highly personalized, precisely curated travel experiences. “When someone already owns multiple homes, cars, yachts, and the finest objects, another high‑end handbag or watch adds little incremental excitement,” explains Katrina Aleksa, personal gifting concierge and founder of Roxy Wraps. “In behavioral science, the hedonic treadmill means we adapt to new possessions quickly; the excitement fades. But an experience, especially one that surprises, immerses, or transforms, has more staying power in memory and emotional impact.” So what makes a vacation worthy of gifting to those who have it all? https://lnkd.in/grFaG-HE (Photo: Getty Images)

Sooner or later, every collaboration is going to need to have hard conversations. When handled appropriately, leaders can act in ways that prevent disputes and keep their work with their partners on track. https://lnkd.in/e3nAadwm

Here’s what recruiters consistently look for when hiring remote professionals and how you can prove you’ve got what it takes. https://lnkd.in/eRP76DXy

‘Wicked: For Good’ Earns Huge $30.8 Million In Previews—Best Of 2025, Flies Past ‘Wicked’ Part One “Wicked: For Good” earned $30.8 million in preview screenings ahead of its official opening in theaters Friday, the biggest preview haul of 2025 and more than $10 million more than what the first “Wicked” film made in previews last year—despite “For Good” having weaker reviews. https://lnkd.in/e-kx_6Dv (Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images)

According to Skillsoft’s 2025 Global Skills Intelligence Survey, “only 10% of HR and L&D professionals are fully confident their workforce can deliver on business goals in the next 12–24 months,” while about “28% of respondents say skill gaps restrict their ability to pursue new markets or opportunities.” So this is where you have your golden opportunity. Whether you work in operations, in leadership and management, in marketing, or in sales (and of course within IT), mastering the skills listed in this article could move you closer to unlocking your next six-figure opportunity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecQnxRnd

Check out this week’s Passport newsletter, featuring the Forbes Travel Guide's best new hotels of 2026, boutique airlines, Hawaiian villas, luxury ski chalets and more.

Resume writing has definitely seen a makeover of its own since generative AI became mainstream. But too many professionals use these AI tools the wrong way. According to a TopResume survey of 600 U.S. hiring managers/recruiters, one in five say that when they suspect AI being overused in writing a resume, it usually leads to the candidate not being hired and shows as a red flag. So, what’s the best way to use AI to cut short your labor when writing and upgrading your resume? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gPidYf6N

Donald Trump has had business dealings with the Saudis for decades. The big money arrived after he became president. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eUDRqZZb (Photo: The Saudi Press Agency via Associated Press)

A group of Florida friends thought it would be fun to open a restaurant in the 1980s that “they couldn’t get kicked out of.” Now in their 70s, they’re buying back franchises with a plan to restore the brand—from the signature wings to the orange shorts—to its cheeky glory. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTE75HMT Photo: Edward Linsmier for Forbes

The world’s biggest social media sites are home to thousands of 2nd Amendment devotees who believe anyone should be able to use a 3D printer to build their own gun. Meta, Discord and the DOJ are trying—and mostly failing—to contain it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gh4uiYGR (Illustration: Samantha Lee for Forbes; Photos: Sven Loeffler, Connect Images, Dave Collins, Debbie Galbraith, Adwalsh, Jeff R. Clow via Getty Images)