The leading magazine for the corporate traveller. We aim to save you money and make your travelling life easier. Each edition has the latest news from airlines, airports, hotels and car hire companies, reviews of the latest gadgets, technology and accessories and destinations pieces - where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world. In addition, loyalty programs are examined, deals and promotions collected and feature stories cover a wide range of issues such as health, security, technology, golf, automotive and finance. With editorial staff based in our offices around the globe we are uniquely placed to ensure that our different editions reflect the needs of our readers locally.
WELCOME
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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific
UPFRONT
FLIGHT NEWS • Who's up and who's down
5 Business hotels in Busan
WIN A FREE HOTEL STAY IN BEIJING
Conrad to debut in Malaysia
HOT DEALS
AIR MILES
Legendary Service • The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; newly opened and ideally located in Thailand's bustling capital
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STAR LETTER PRIZE
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST- HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
ISLAND OF INDUSTRY • Long one of the Med’s most appealing tourist spots, Malta is also proving to be a magnet for foreign investment
MATCH READY • In Tokyo for the Rugby World Cup? We look at new places to stay and play in the ever-changing city
CHANGING TIMES
MULTI-FACETED • Singapore’s new Jewel complex embodies the city-state’s mission to reinvent itself as a show-stopping destination for leisure as well as business
HOTEL NEWS
LA Venice Beach • LA’s boho enclave is ripe for exploration on wheels
New stays in LA • The hottest hotel openings in the Californian city
Eyes on the prizes • The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards provided travel industry delegates an opportunity for networking and to congratulate those who were there to claim hard-won awards voted on by our discerning readers
TOP OF THEIR GAME • Business Traveller Asia-Pacific gives a rundown of the biggest winners at this year’s awards
A BIG THANK YOU
Get ready to PLACE YOUR BIDS • Our annual charity auction kicks off this month – here are some of the great prizes up for grabs
A FRESH APPROACH • How the farm-to-table movement is gaining momentum in Hong Kong
Power trips • Hosting big business or government gatherings generates huge publicity for hotels, but with the privilege comes considerable potential for calamity
Playing the long game • Ultra long-haul routes are difficult to make sustainable, but there is potential with the right strategy
Hong Kong Airlines A320 business class HONG KONG-HANOI
Wyndham Garden Hanoi
The Peninsula Bangkok
Extended Trip Expandable 4 Wheeled Packing Case and Harper Backpack by TUMI
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Beijing’s airports into the city
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