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.
WELCOME
THIS ISSUE’S PICKS
CONTRIBUTORS
SHIFTING ALLIANCES
ROSEWOOD HONG KONG SET FOR LAUNCH
NEW SOFITEL BEDDING FOR HAINAN AIRLINES
FRESH TAKE ON AN OLD CLASSIC
Marriott confirms guest data breach
VINTAGE VOYAGE
TOP-CLASS TIPPLES
TRAVEL TALES
EATING LIKE A LOCAL
NEVER BEEN TO… UDAIPUR
Lakeside retreat
The big picture
BANNING THE BOTTLES
HIGH-END TO HONOLULU
FLIGHT NEWS • Who's up and who's down
WIN A FREE HOTEL STAY IN HONG KONG
AIR MILES
LIVING LIVERY
4 New hotels in Sydney
INTRODUCING: DWARSLIGGERS
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STAR LETTER PRIZE
INBOX YOUR LETTERS
COMPETITION WINNERS
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
CHINA’S EUROPEAN CITY • Qingdao’s rich colonial past and rapid economic development make for a worthwhile visit
SPIRITED AWAY • A short trip from Perth, Rottnest Island offers a capsule version of the charms, and history, of Western Australia
SEDUCED BY SONOMA • Ravaged by wildfires in October 2017, the Sonoma Valley was lucky its wineries emerged largely unscathed
Karachi • Delve into the history and culture of Pakistan’s most populous and cosmopolitan city
SPOILT FOR CHOICE • Choosing a serviced apartment is not easy; here are our top picks from around the region
SLIPPING THROUGH THE NET • Whether to enhance the security of online transactionsor to enable access to certain websites wherever you are in the world, VPNs are a useful tool for travellers
FOUR OF THE BEST
EATING YOUR GREENS • Charting the rise of vegetarian restaurants in Asia
DEEP BLUE • Used since ancient times for its pigment, cobalt is now an essential ingredient in aircraft manufacture. But how ethical is the process of mining this precious metal?
OCEAN PARK MARRIOTT + OCEAN PARK PACKAGE
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 3 PACKAGE JANUARY 2019
Hosts with(out) the most • Is Airbnb really fit for business travellers?
Sexism in the sky • Has the #metoo movement got stuck on the ground?
Qantas Boeing 737-800 business class MELBOURNE–SYDNEY
Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing
Sheraton Grand Danang Resort
United Club Lounge, Hong Kong International Airport
Air China International Business Lounge, Beijing
The high-speed train from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station • West Kowloon Station, which opened in September 2018, connects Hong Kong directly with 44 stations on mainland China’s vast high-speed rail network
