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.
WELCOME
IN THIS ISSUE
CONTRIBUTORS
Business Traveller
UPFRONT
SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLER
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by
AIR MILES
LOST IN TRANSLATION • Idioms from around the world that have us scratching our heads. This issue, it’s a Portuguese expression
COMPETITION • A THREE-NIGHT STAY AT HYATT HOUSE MANCHESTER
TIME OUT • Our pick of events taking place around the world
Star letter
Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS
Comeback city • Now that the US has fully reopened to UK travellers, the City of Angels is set to put on a dazzling show for visitors in the post-Covid era, with a host of new openings, exhibitions and events
Road to recovery • It’s been a difficult time for Asian carriers. Business Traveller talks to Thai Airways as it charts its post-Covid flightpath
HOW TO NAVIGATE SINGAPORE’S VTL • Singapore has been experimenting with different ways to open up to travel while keeping its borders safe. We look at the Vaccinated Travel Lane programme and how to comply
WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD • As travel has been dramatically disrupted throughout the pandemic, TMCs have been uniquely placed to proactively ensure travellers can continue with their journeys
5 REASONS FOR USING A TMC
THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL
Open access rail • As competition between open access train operators and the incumbents intensifies, which new services will launch this year?
Summer breeze • As travel restrictions (along with testing requirements) ease, we look ahead to holidays in European cities for some Vitamin D and culture
New York: So Ho • Downtown New York has plenty to offer, from historic architecture to Mexican cuisine and independent cinemas
BUSINESS TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2022
MEETINGS AND EVENTS ADAPT
Aer Lingus A321 neo business class NEW YORK JFK-MANCHESTER
Singapore Airlines A380 premium economy LONDON-SINGAPORE
Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels
Hilton Cologne
The Westin London City
City Suites II Manchester
Famous chef partnerships
THE BIG PICTURE