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.
WELCOME
IN THIS ISSUE
CONTRIBUTORS
BRITISH AIRWAYS ROLLS OUT TROLLEY REPLACEMENT
4 New hotels in Kuala Lumpur
ISTANBUL NEW AIRPORT FACES DELAY
FRESH LOOKS
AIR MILES
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s going up and who’s going down in the world of aviation
BAGS OF FUN!
NEVER BEEN TO... EASTER ISLAND
TAKE GREAT PHOTOS ON YOUR IPHONE • London-based photographer John Aparicio’s tips on taking great pictures with an iPhone.
NEW HEATHROW HOTELS
POST-FLIGHT STRETCHES • Post-flight bodies can get very sore indeed, especially if you’ve been cooped up on a long-haul flight. London-based osteopath Philip Waldman explains how you can ease the stresses and strains of air travel.
WINNING MOMENT
NATURAL PROGRESSION
So long in Hong Kong
BRAND NEW BRANDS
THERE’S AN APP FOR EVERYTHING
HAPPY TRAVELS • What UK business travellers love about getting away for work
WIN SEVEN NIGHTS’ STAY AT IBEROSTAR IN HAVANA
STAR LETTER PRIZE
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
GRIT & GRANDEUR • Marseille, France’s most cosmopolitan city, is enjoying a renaissance when it comes to business opportunities
MARSEILLE’S MOVIE INDUSTRY
PARIS JE T’AIME • The City of Light offers a range of hotels few other destinations can match. We round up the latest developments
BUILDING BLOCKCHAINS • How the future of currency looks set to shake up the travel industry
The right tool for the job • All the big phone companies have released their 2018 flagships, so the choice available is dizzying. Here are the ten best smartphones out now, and what they’re good at
Looking for New England • With its intriguing history, wild natural beauty and excellent food and drink, Cape Cod’s appeal is all-embracing
GETTING THERE AND AROUND
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
LAND OF PROMISE • Though progress has recently stumbled, Ethiopia’s young population will help the country achieve its potential, aided by a new prime minister focused on both political and economic reform
CHURCHES AND MOUNTAINS
Stars of Bangkok • With the next edition of the city’s Michelin Guide due at the end of the year, we examine the effect its 2018 debut has had on the foodie scene
MICHELIN IN BANGKOK
Belfast • Blessed with friendly inhabitants, handsome buildings and a lively nightlife, this small-scale city is both fun and fascinating
The class of 2018 • The results are in – here are the worthy winners of this year’s Business Traveller Awards
Get ready to PLACE YOUR BIDS • Our annual charity auction kicks off this month – here are some of the great prizes up for grabs
WHAT GOES AROUND...
The year in review • Watch lovers have rarely had it so good and 2018’s designs offered increased vibrancy and...