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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Discover Buriram • From ancient ruins to high-octane events, the "City of Happiness" has plenty of rewards for those willing to explore off the beaten track
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
RISING CAPITAL • Not only is Quito in Ecuador one of the highest altitude cities in the world – it is also on the up when it comes to economic potential
WHY NOW?
GEMS OF JAKARTA • Post-Asian Games, Indonesia’s lively capital boasts even more cultural, culinary and retail options for the inquisitive visitor
PARADISE ISLAND • Sri Lanka’s dazzling southern coastline offers natural beauty, thrilling safaris, pristine beaches and a host of alluring luxury resorts
4 Munich • It’s not all beer gardens – this Bavarian city also has great food and fine art, all within an elegant cityscape
SIZING UP ISTANBUL • Turkey’s newest international airport promises to be Europe’s largest and most high-tech
Turkish delight • From wailing mosques and moaning Whirling Dervishes to the eerie silence of the Basilica Cistern and a city’s cacophonous celebrations, Istanbul never fails to mesmerise
ISTANBUL, THE GOLDEN HORN AND BOSPHORUS STRAIT
WORKATION MODE • Exploring hotels with co-working spaces
2018 READER POLL RESULTS • Which airline climbed to new heights? Did your favourite hotel make the grade? Find out now
SHANGHAI SOIREE • Start with a sophisticated afternoon tea set, stay for superb casual fine-dining and end with cocktails on the chic outdoor terrace.
Bullet points • In an age of digital diaries and online assistants, bullet journaling is a refreshingly tech-free way to organise your business and personal life
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Bullet journaling The Basics
Sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite • Bedbugs are on the increase, so how should the business traveller avoid or deal with them?
Spot the difference • Think non-stop and direct flights are the same thing? Think again...
Qatar Airways A350-1000 Q Suite business class DOHA–LONDON
Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila
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Le Cirque
Navigating airport security • How to sail through without a hitch
