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.
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Business Traveller
OMAN AIR UNVEILS NEW UNIFORMS
Caledonian Sleeper carriages get off to bumpy start
HYATT EXPANDS UNBOUND COLLECTION IN EUROPE
BRITISH AIRWAYS TO SELL ITS OWN SPARKLING WINE
EMIRATES UNBUNDLES BUSINESS CLASS
PLASTIC PILE-UP • THE DETRIMENTAL COST OF PLASTIC TO OUR OCEANS
GET ON BOARD
AIR MILES
TOP 10 MOST POLLUTED PLACES • The worst-performing countries last year based on air quality data from public monitoring sources
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by
COUNTRY PURSUITS
TIME OUT • Events across the globe in July and August
LOST IN TRANSLATION
WIN TWO GREAT PRIZES
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s going up and who’s going down in the world of aviation
LUFTHANSA DEBUTS NEW SHORT-HAUL SEATS
HEATHROW BEGINS ROLLOUT OF NEW CT SCANNERS
RYANAIR ESTABLISHES MALTA AIR
The NASA Archives
STRESS AND STAYING AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME • Bupa Global research reveals two thirds of business leaders have suffered from mental health conditions
Star letter
STAR PRIZE
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS
FUELLING CHANGE • As the news on global warming heats up, making the airline industry more sustainable is a growing priority
THE INDUSTRY IN NUMBERS
Stay green • Hotel groups are recognising the need to do more when it comes to sustainability – but there are steps we can take as travellers, too
5 ECO-FRIENDLY HOTELS
GET SMART • This year’s European Capitals of Smart Tourism, Lyon and Helsinki, are taking innovative approaches to helping you make the most of your trip
MOTORING AHEAD • With its diverse economy and strong local workforce, Chennai is proving to be a draw for foreign investors
CITY SIGHTS
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS • Once one of the world’s fastest-growing cities, Chongqing is adapting to changing economic times
Designs for life • The Czech Republic has a rich design heritage, and today’s generation is doing it proud
WHERE TO BUY IT
LA Venice Beach • LA’s boho enclave is ripe for exploration on wheels
BED & BOARD • We round up the latest new and revamped hotels in and around Heathrow
HEATHROW FREE TRAVEL ZONE
Get the bigger picture • Discover new and exclusive content online at businesstraveller.com
The ‘b’ word • The bleisure concept of mixing work and pleasure has never been more popular, but is it a phenomenon only for younger travellers?
Happy returns • Investing ethically isn’t always straightforward but there are ways to reap rewards with a clear conscience
LINE OF ASCENT • Blancpain has dug deep into its archives for its new limited-edition pilot’s watch
touch Light • An easily portable laptop is a business travel essential, but which will suit you?
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