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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Gateway Hotel raises the bar in hospitality • Fresh designs with a brand-new Continental Club floor make the Tsim Sha Tsui hotel a must-stay for business travellers
Make a difference • With every night you stay at a Radisson Hotel Group property in Asia-Pacific, you’ll be helping to transform the lives of underprivileged children
NEW QANTAS CHANGI FIRST LOUNGE
Virgin Atlantic new Upper Class seat to take off
WET SUIT
ARRIVEDERCI THE ARRIVAL
BACK TO BASICS
Why no pyjamas for world’s longest flight?
TRAVEL TALES
ADDED COMFORT
Aerial artistry
IN THE BAG
ROYAL TREATMENT
WAITING IN THE WINGS
HOT DEALS
WIN A HOTEL STAY IN HONG KONG
WIN A BLUETOOTH MARSHALL SPEAKER
FLIGHT NEWS • Who's up and who's down
Wealth of options • With 10 hotels in Hong Kong, Harbour Plaza Hotels and Resorts has Something to suit every traveler
4 Four hot new hotels in Shanghai
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AWARD WINNERS
Luxury beyond expectation • Wanda Reign Wuhan offers a stunning retreat for distinguished guests, and has announced a special Year End Celebration Package
YEAR END CELEBRATION PACKAGE
WELCOME TO KERRY • Come home to a warm and caring interior with Kerry Residence
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
TASTING THE HIGH LIFE • A Crazy Rich Asians guide to the Lion City
ACCESS POINTS
ACCESS POINTS
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
Tokyo • How to navigate central Tokyo with just an afternoon to spare
How to choose a TMC • Arranging business travel can be extremely time-consuming, not to mention stressful if plans go awry. Travel management companies can ease the burden – but at a price
BIGGER IS BETTER • Few things trumpet a hotel’s event credentials as loudly as an impressively large ballroom. Here are some of the most notable in Asia-Pacific
Get ready to PLACE YOUR BIDS • The second phase of our annual charity auction begins this month with a whole range of great new prizes up for grabs
PHASE 2 PACKAGE DECEMBER 2018
THE HYGGE LIFE • The Danish capital combines business and pleasure with aplomb. Is Copenhagen’s progressive attitude at the heart of its success?
Hangzhou ups the ante for business events • Hangzhou is entering a new era as a hub for economic conferences
Raising the steaks
Pay to play • With entry to awards increasingly charged for, are they really the best judge of quality?
Ringing the changes • From portable typewriters to brick-like mobiles, the tech...