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
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CONTRIBUTORS
SUPERSIZE ME
STYLE ICON
4 New London hotels
PERSONAL GAIN
FAST IN TRANSLATION
AIR MILES
MAWSYNRAM S RAIN
Jobs in travel
MAKING A SPLASH
FLY POSTERS
PLOVDIV, BULGARIA
WIN TWO NIGHTS’ STAY AT PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT, MARBELLA, SPAIN
NEVER BEEN TO... SVALBARD
HYATT ADDS SLH OPTIONS
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s up and who’s down
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STAR LETTER PRIZE
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS
THE HYGGE LIFE • The Danish capital combines business and pleasure with aplomb. Is Copenhagen’s progressive attitude at the heart of its success?
WHERE TO STAY
Danish design • From bicycles to iconic furniture, these stylish products channel Copenhagen’s cool
THE BIG SLEEP • From openings to renovations and reflags, New York offers an ever-increasing array of places to lay your head. We explore some of the latest additions to the hotel scene
LIFTING THE CLOUDS • A new president, a peace accord and a tourism boom signal a bright future for Colombia. But Bogotanos are not ready to party just yet...
WHERE TO STAY
TERMINAL VELOCITY • Passenger numbers at Seoul’s Incheon International airport have boomed in recent years. The new Terminal 2 eases the burden
TURBULENT TIMES • The airline industry has been subject to disruptive forces for decades. But what has this meant for passengers, and is it time for us to rethink our expectations of air travel?
PEOPLE POWER • Creative meeting spaces and rooms – welcome to societyM!
VISIT OAXACA • IS YOUR PALATE HUNGRY FOR ADVENTURE?
GETTING HANDS ON • Hotels are enhancing their guests’ stays by offering privileged access and “unique experiences”. Tom Otley takes an art tour in Thailand, while Laura Miserez provides snapshots of the myriad options available around the world
A SOUND INVESTMENT • Delve behind the scenes at the Steinway factory in Hamburg and it’s easy to see why the world’s most famous pianos come at a price
SPIRITED AWAY • A short trip from Perth, Rottnest Island offers a capsule version of the charms, and history, of Western Australia
Minneapolis • Along with its “Twin City” St Paul on the opposite bank of the Mississippi, Minnesota’s state capital has a thriving urban scene
Star treatment • What do hotel ratings really mean? And who decides them?
Dark art or necessity? • Making sense of the complex ways airlines try to maximise their income
Spot the difference • Think nonstop and direct flights are the same thing? Think again...
MY OTHER WATCH IS A PORSCHE • The timepieces produced by high-tech Porsche Design now share more than just a name with the prestige car brand – and are all the better for it
Carte blanche • Away on business and hungry for something new? Try one of...