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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REGIONAL REVAMP FOR SIA
PARADISE CLOSED
KING OF THE JUNGLE
MAGNIFICENT MOTORS
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Together at last
LIE LOW
ENCHANTED EVENING
DINING OUT IN SINGAPORE
ROUTE NEWS
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
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Make an Entrance • Guests at the Prince Hotel can now experience a stunning new welcome with the hotel’s recently refurbished lobby
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
Prepare for the extraordinary • Grand Hyatt Shanghai’s Amane Karazawa reveals her favourite things about the hotel
SNAPSHO DOWN UNDER • Australia's major cities are ramping up their business and leisure offerings in tandem with a boom in tourism and air connections
BRIDGING THE GAP • The long-awaited opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge heralds a wave of initiatives aimed at increasing connectivity throughout the Pearl River Delta
Make your dream event come true • Grand Hyatt Macau, situated in Macau’s City of Dreams, has all the ingredients for spectacular events, formal gatherings and laid-back, alfresco soirées
STAY WELL IN SINGAPORE • A luxury spa is just part of what makes for a relaxing hotel stay
Yangon • The main sights of Yangon easily fit into an afternoon
BATTLE OF THE GIANTS • Are Airbus and Boeing’s super-sized aircraft heading for the scrap heap?
WHAT S IN A • Hotel companies continue to expand while busily launching new brands. But is this a good thing for guests?
WORTH YOUR TIME • Iconic timepieces showcased at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2018
SAVE TIME • How to invest in your dream watch collection
Weekend treats • Extend your business trip in Hong Kong to experience one of the city’s famous brunch extravaganzas
Why paying a little more can be a good idea • Comparison sites aren’t always the best place to book hotels. Derek Picot on why booking direct can result in a better deal
Rules of conduct • The question of onboard etiquette can lead to incendiary debate
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CHANGI TERMINAL 3, SINGAPORE
LONDON HEATHROW TERMINAL 2B
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GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Staying connected • Which Asia-Pacific airlines offer in-flight wifi and how much does it cost?
