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Business and innovation

The business of holidays: why going away can earn you money

17 Aug 2021 James McKenzie
Taken from the August 2021 issue of Physics World, where it appeared under the headline "The business of holidays".

Can a holiday make you rich? James McKenzie explains how business ideas – both big and small – often arise when you’re away on vacation

Photo of a sunrise over the sea in Thailand
Dream into action James McKenzie was inspired to found a business selling therapeutic lighting after being wowed by the sunrise on a holiday in Thailand. (Courtesy: iStock/GOLF3530)
It’s not been a great year for holidays. Coronavirus restrictions mean you can’t just book ticke

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James McKenzie is the writer of the Transactions column for Physics World about physics in industry. He is writing here in a personal capacity
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