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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UPFRONT
AIR MILES • CAROLINE CORBEAU-PARSONS is a curator of British art 1850-1915 at Tate Britain.
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by
FLIGHT NEWS • Who’s going up and who’s going down in the world of aviation
LOST IN TRANSLATION
WIN TWO NIGHTS IN SEVILLE
TIME OUT • Our pick of events around the world
Weather the storm
INBOX YOUR LETTERS
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STAR PRIZE
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS
BUILDING BRIDGES • Along with its new airport, Turkey’s biggest city has seen a raft of improvements that are bolstering its appeal as a business and leisure destination
BLUE SKY THINKING • New routes, more flights, upgraded fleets and airports – is air travel in the Caribbean finally joining the 21st century?
SHORT AND SWEET • The Caribbean is home to some of the world’s shortest commercial runways
HANOI ROCKS • The Vietnamese capital’s profile – and economy – are on the rise
CREATIVE PEAK • High-altitude ski resort Avoriaz is also a dream destination for architecture buffs
PAR EXCELLENCE • Luxury and warmth combine at this country manor with a Ryder Cup-worthy golf course and Michelin-starred dining
Toronto
FROM THE GROUND UP • As public pressure mounts on the aviation sector, airports are finding ways to reduce their carbon footprint
HEALTHY DEMAND • Hotels are working harder to help us stay fit on the road
CELEBRATING SUCCESS • The industry’s leading lights gathered in London for the Business Traveller Awards 2019
The upgrade lowdown • There is no wheeze our columnist hasn’t seen by passengers attempting to blag a better seat
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
New contenders • The financial crisis was the genesis of a different breed of bank, but why would customers choose one of the digital challengers?
GIFT GUIDE • The items that have made it on to our festive wish list
TIME FOR CHANGE • The Swiss watch industry would do well to take note of IWC’s movement towards a more sustainable future
Carte blanche • Away on business and hungry for something new? Try one of these relaxed, convivial restaurants
Air France A350-900 business class PARIS-TORONTO
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
Radisson Collection Tsinandali Estate Georgia
How to... get an emergency UK passport
1999 From the archive • How have our predictions for the 21st century panned out so far?
