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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AIR FRANCE PLANS JOON CLOSURE
BRITISH AIRWAYS RETIRES LAST B767
MCLAREN LAUNCHES 720S SPIDER
4 New Shanghai hotels
TESTING TIMES • The top ten forthcoming challenges for travel buyers
TASTE FINE WINES AT THE BUSINESS TRAVEL SHOW
AIR MILES
SKI IN SPAIN
NEVER BEEN TO... COMOROS
THERE’S AN APP FOR EVERYTHING
SECURE CONNECTION
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s going up and who’s going down in the world of aviation
HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUIT SHARP • Jake Allen is founder of King and Allen, London-based tailors who work all over the UK. Here he offers tips on how to keep your suit looking smart during air travel.
WIN THREE NIGHTS’ STAY AT IBEROSTAR IN HAVANA
THE BIG PICTURE
CHARITY AUCTION: THANK YOU
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STAR PRIZE
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS
SOUND OF SUCCESS • Famous for music, Nashville is also a hit when it comes to tourism, tech and tantalising tastebuds
ALSO TRY… • You could easily spend a week or more simply eating and drinking in Nashville, although your waistline may not thank you. Here are some places to check out.
ESTATE OF PLAY • With its award-winning spa, two golf courses and sprawling grounds, Yorkshire’s Rudding Park hotel is the perfect antidote to the strains of daily life
Get the bigger picture • Discover new and exclusive content online at businesstraveller.com
Karachi • Delve into the rich history and culture of Pakistan’s most populous city
FACE OF THE FUTURE • As the first biometric terminal launches in Atlanta, we examine the impact that the technology will have on air travel
BIOMETRICS IN NUMBERS
ENTER THE DRAGON • China’s business travel market is growing fast – whatever the impact Trump’s trade tariffs may have
CHINESE BUSINESS TRAVEL IN NUMBERS
Short shrift • Domestic services may often be the poor relation of glitzier international flights, but they are no less a crucial part of airline operations
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS • Air travel has come a long way since the magic and mayhem of its early days, as a new book charting the history of flight emphasises
CHEERS TO GOOD COMPANY • Delicious food and fine wines made for a convivial evening at our event at the Stafford London in November
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE • Glashutte Original excels at making watches that do just what they were first designed for
TIME TO MOVE • The latest fitness gadgets will help to keep your New Year’s resolutions on target
What’s in a name? • Product and price are more important to travellers than an airline’s brand
Hosts with(out) the most • Airbnb has revolutionised the accommodation industry, but who is it really benefiting?
Qantas B737-800 business class • MELBOURNE–SYDNEY
Native Bankside, London
The East London Hotel
Radisson...
