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, financial and buying property. 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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IN THIS ISSUE
CONTRIBUTORS
BRITS ABROAD
AIR FRANCE MEANS BUSINESS
NEW ISTANBUL AIRPORT FULLY OPERATIONAL
4 London hotel revamps
AIRBUS CALLS TIME ON A380
AIR MILES
ESCAPE TO THE MALDIVES
AIRLINE COLLECTION FROM BREITLING
THERE’S AN APP FOR EVERYTHING
NEVER BEEN TO... PARAGUAY
KEEPING FIT ON THE ROAD • Gareth Mills is UK manager for fitness network Strava. He regularly travels the world with his running shoes. Here he offers tips for running while away.
WIN A LUXURY SAFARI EXPERIENCE FOR TWO
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s going up and who’s going down in the world of aviation
MADE TO LAST
THE BIG PICTURE
RED ARROWS RETURN TO AIR TATTOO
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STAR PRIZE
CITY LIVING • Adagio Aparthotels offer central, modern apartments with hotel amenities
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
PEAK SUMMER • Renowned for its skiing in winter, Switzerland’s Alpine region offers a different but equally appealing experience in the warmer months
CULTURAL PARADISE • Beauty and heritage combine on Japan’s subtropical Okinawa island
THE STUFF OF LEGEND • With their rich history, unrivalled beauty and sparkling seas, Greece’s islands are rightly mythologised
Berlin Kreuzberg • A meander through one of Berlin’s most compelling areas, taking in important museums, lush green spaces and cutting-edge art
Get the bigger picture • Discover new and exclusive content online at businesstraveller.com
Waiting game • African aviation is ripe for expansion – now policymakers need to make it happen
AIRLINES IN AFRICA
CREATIVE CUISINE • Get the most from your meetings with the new Food for Thought menu at St Ermin’s Hotel in London
SAVOURING SUCCESS • The competition was fierce, but eventually 2018’s best airline wines were identified – here we unveil the worthy winners
COMPETING AIRLINES
FIRST CLASS
FLYING START • Despite recent failures, the aviation industry looks set for several new launches this year
WINTER WARMER • Vibrant flavours and good company meant it was a case of sunshine in January at London’s Zuaya restaurant
TIME FOR ACTION • Channel your inner James Bond with the daredevil experiences included when you buy one of Panerai’s new limited editions
RARE ESSENTIAL • Oud is difficult to source with an esoteric fragrance, but that hasn’t deterred perfumers from reviving it with a modern update
FOUR MODERN OUDS
GOLFING AROUND MADRID • Four courses to finesse your swing within striking distance of the Spanish capital
From spend to save • Travelling for work used to mean splashing the cash, but business priorities have changed
Getting personal • Recent data breaches have highlighted the vulnerability of our information. But just who is...
