YIMBY: no point in reforming SF anymore, just go remote
Chinese FDI into the US: was rising fast, then fell off a cliff
International travel: 2019 may be generational high water mark
Restaurants, bars, concerts: the Western physical leisure economy was soaring, now hurting
Chinese FDI into the US: was rising fast, then fell off a cliff
International travel: 2019 may be generational high water mark
Restaurants, bars, concerts: the Western physical leisure economy was soaring, now hurting
https://twitter.com/devonzuegel/status/1322974609768017920
Note that the FDI turnaround did start after 2016, but this year’s events have made it highly unlikely that it will bounce back in the same way. 
One thing I’m reminded of is @benedictevans’ point that something reaches its final and perfect form right before it is completely disrupted.
Hard to top the options for fun, food, and travel for 2010s urban Americans. A giant amusement park of wine bars & fancy tacos.
Hard to top the options for fun, food, and travel for 2010s urban Americans. A giant amusement park of wine bars & fancy tacos.
One note on international travel: I think semi-permanent relocation between countries is just beginning, and will increase. Relocate to Bali & work from there.
But casual international travel will take a hit for a while — at least for travelers from COVID-plagued red zones.
But casual international travel will take a hit for a while — at least for travelers from COVID-plagued red zones.
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