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.
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ROUTE NEWS
ARTISTIC REVOLUTION • Hong Kong is at the forefront of the emerging art scene in Asia – get a front row seat at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
TRAVEL TALES
IN THE BAG
NEW HOTELS IN… KUALA LUMPUR
A PLACE IN THE COUNTRY
THREE NEW F&B JOINTS TO EXPLORE
HOT DEALS
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN
Open-air oasis • Escape the hubbub of Tsim Sha Tsui to the rooftop sanctuary at The Chop House
STAR LETTER PRIZE
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
How will you experience Hong Kong?
DIGITAL DOLLARS • Fintech is fast becoming a significant segment of Hong Kong’s world-leading financial industry
Grand has no limits • Harbour Grand Kowloon is revamping its entire offering for a superlative experience
NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS • A short sojourn in Helsinki provides the opportunity to explore more than one Baltic treasure
Sanctuary of splendour • Park Hyatt Bangkok offers an enticing retreat for discerning corporate travellers in the capital of Thailand
CORRIDOR OF POWER • Robots, railways and reform are all part of the economic revolution set to turn Thailand into a high-value economy
A NEW GENERATION • PULLMAN IS MORE THAN JUST A HOTEL. IT’S A CONCEPT TAILOR-MADE FOR TODAY’S HYPER-CONNECTED WORLD, WHERE COSMOPOLITAN HOTELS SERVE AS THE BASE OF OPERATIONS FOR SOPHISTICATED EXPLORERS AND GLOBAL NOMADS WHO MAKE THE WORLD THEIR PLAYGROUND.
CULTURAL SHOWCASE • Track Shanghai’s vibrant past and present by visiting one of its many museums and galleries
Fresh look • Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai’s General Manager, Rudiger Hollweg, reveals what it takes to renovate a five-star hotel…
4 Toronto • Summer’s the best time to pay a visit to this buzzing Canadian city, with its high-rise skyline and international outlook
ESCAPE TO THE CBD • Fancy a weekend break? Why bother to catch a plane when there’s a wealth of options right on your doorstep
PACKAGES
Are you part of the club? • Island Shangri-La’s exclusive Horizon Club Lounge is the ideal haven for business travellers looking for a tailor-made, hassle-free experience
ALL ABOARD • With air delays in China worsening while its high-speed rail network develops at breakneck pace, perhaps it’s time to swap planes for trains?
BUSINESS TRAVEL TRAINING FOR ALL
GOURMET GRUBS • Are live ants and skewered scorpions coming to a fine-dining restaurant near you?
Saving the environment, or saving money? • Derek Picot finds that hoteliers are happy to pay lip service to eco initiatives, but few commit to radical action
Paying the price for connectivity • With internet becoming a basic necessity, how much longer can airlines continue to charge for wifi?
Turkish Airlines B777-300ER HONG KONG–ISTANBUL
Virgin Australia A330-200 business class...
