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High steaks by the harbour • Wooloomooloo Prime serves a premium selection of beef and other produce in a stunning setting overlooking the famed Victoria Harbour
END OF THE LINE FOR THE A380
WHAT SIA’S NEW KRISFLYER CHANGES MEAN FOR YOU
MEDITATION STATION
QATAR AIRWAYS PLANS 50 HOTELS
UBER PARTNER UNVEILS FLYING CAR DESIGN
TAIWANESE CARRIERS UNVEIL AMENITIES
TRAVEL TALES
4 New international airports opening this year
EARN QANTAS POINTS WHILE YOU SLEEP
AIR MILES
LUFTHANSA SUES FLIGHT SKIPPER
Stop of the pops
WIN A FREE HOTEL STAY IN BEIJING
Solar yachting in the Mergui Archipelago
FLIGHT NEWS • Who's up and who's down
Never been to… Niue
AWAY TO THE ARCTIC
EXPERT WINE ADVICE
European Luxury In Beijing • Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, with 480 new rooms and suites as well as exceptional MICE facilities, unveils its USD 30 million renovation
STAR LETTER PRIZE
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
UZBEKISTAN UNBOUND • Central Asia’s most populous country is ready to welcome the world
UPPING THE PACE • Wangjing district has emerged as Beijing’s new tech hub
BESIDE THE BORDER • The area of Hong Kong’s New Territories closest to the border with mainland China is often overlooked by business travellers
Minneapolis • Along with its “Twin City” St Paul on the opposite bank of the Mississippi, Minnesota’s largest city has a thriving urban scene
CAPSULE COLLECTION • Forty years after the first one appeared, the small but perfectly formed pod hotel is becoming more popular
The year in review • Watch lovers have rarely had it so good and 2018’s designs offered increased vibrancy and flair
5 TIPS FOR BUILDING YOUR WATCH COLLECTION
ALL BUNDLED UP • Full-service airlines in Asia-Pacific have largely avoided offering stripped-down economy class fares, but will this continue to be the case?
Paper straws won’t save the planet • Sustainability isn’t just about eschewing plastic straws and water bottles
Fixing China’s flight delays • Flying in China can be frustrating, but things will soon get better
Qantas Airbus A380 first class SYDNEY–HONG KONG
Swissotel Sydney
Regent Taipei
Grand Park City Hall, Singapore
Ecriture
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Six essential apps for foreign travellers in China • Travelling in China as a non-Chinese-speaking foreigner can seem daunting, but these apps, all free on iOS and Android, can help make your trip a lot easier
