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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific
QANTAS PICKS A 350 FOR PROJECT SUNRISE FLIGHTS
EL AL TO TRIAL ISRAEL-AUSTRALIA NON-STOP
FINNAIR’S NEW BUSINESS CLASS MENU
AIR NEW ZEALAND TRIALS EDIBLE COFFEE CUPS
New Shangri-La Coming to Hongqiao
ASIA MILES WILL NO LONGER EXPIRE
QANTAS’S NEW FIRST LOUNGE AT CHANGI
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s up and who’s down
The big picture
WIN A FREE HOTEL STAY IN HONG KONG
HOT DEALS
Plaza Premium plans global expansion
AIR MILES
Marriott to open 30 luxury hotels in 2020
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Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL SOLUTIONS BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM
ISLANDS of PLENTY • There’s more to the Maldives than honeymoons – here are our resort picks to suit all types of traveller
NEW PROPERTIES
COURSE OF HISTORY • Wander the streets of Zagreb and discover a city with a fascinating past
TRIPS OUT OF TOWN • If you have time, there are some excellent excursions close to the capital.
GEORGIA’S GROWTH • The Caucasus country is enjoying a renaissance, helped along by its outstanding wines
TBILISI TIPS
Hong Kong • Sai Ying Pun in the western part of Hong Kong Island is a historic district where East meets West and old meets new
LAUNCH PARTY • Our picks of the top new hotels to try in 2020
FROM THE GROUND UP • As public pressure mounts on the aviation sector, airports are finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint
SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED • Southern China’s Greater Bay Area is set to offer an amalgamation of exciting commercial opportunities, outsized event venues and diverse leisure activities
Get ready to PLACE YOUR BIDS • Our annual charity auction continues this month – here are some of the great prizes up for grabs
PHASE 3 PACKAGE JANUARY 2020
A question of trust • As Tripadvisor faces more criticism for fake reviews, it’s time to find a new way of verifying who is posting online opinions
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The St Regis Macao
White Swan Hotel Guangzhou
Four Seasons Shanghai
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
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