The Business of Cannabis

Why Vermont’s Pot Industry Can’t Promote Tourism, Yet

Ask about advertising to increase cannabis tourism in the state and Scott Sparks will tell you, “It’s extremely complicated.”  Scott Sparks – owner of Vermont Bud Barn, a cannabis retail shop; Vermont Hempicurean, a store specializing in Vermont CBD products; and...

Cannabis Industry Sparking New Era Of Tourism

The cannabis industry isn’t just about what’s happening in stores that sell weed. As more states and countries legalize recreational marijuana, a new niche in the travel industry is emerging: cannabis tourism. From 4/20-friendly accommodations to immersive educational...

Thailand Poised To Outlaw Cannabis Again

Thailand is poised to recriminalise cannabis, a move set to dismantle a burgeoning industry estimated to be worth more than $800 million. The trade has flourished since the substance was delisted from the country’s narcotics register in 2022. The push to...

Sunset Social Club Opens Hollywood’s 1st Luxury Cannabis Lounge

In the heart of Los Angeles’s iconic Sunset Strip, Sunset Social Club officially opened at 4:20 p.m. on June 14, introducing West Hollywood’s first private cannabis consumption lounge. Located directly across from Chateau Marmont, this 5,500-square-foot members-only...