Business Traveller

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

HOTEL NEWS

AIR MILES

WORTHY SACRIFICES

IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by

TIME OUT • Our pick of events taking place around the world

LOST IN TRANSLATION • Idioms from around the world that have us scratching our heads. This issue, we tackle a Norwegian expression

Join the debate • READERS SHARE FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS

Boston beckons • Boston has always been a place that seems to exist both in the past and the future in equal measure. Its rich history and strong community roots help to keep it grounded while its visionary developers and innovative designers morph its very existence

Hungarian symphony • A massive investment in culture is putting Budapest on the map for music, art and film production

Hotel news

Where to wake up in Madrid • New and forthcoming hotels in the Spanish capital are providing exciting options for your stay

Tickets please • Rail ticket pricing is confusing but it’s not always the fault of the train operators. Now the government has a plan to bring clarity

Corporate culture reloaded • A new report by Amex GBT says the business travel sector will play a central role in new ways of working that will benefit employees

Keeping up with the times • What does a new crop of luxury watches tell us about the direction of travel in this most stately of industries?

World of wonders • Off the beaten tourist track, Tenerife revels in year-round sun, pristine nature reserves, abundant sea life and gorgeous, secluded beach resorts

FLY AND STAY

Choose your island • The Canaries each have something special to offer the weary traveller

DUBLIN • Enjoy the Irish capital’s historic landmarks, including art galleries, a 500-year-old university, the lively bar scene and delicious Irish meals

Avanti West Coast first class LONDON-MANCHESTER

Avianca A319 economy SAN JOSE-CARTAGENA

St James’s Hotel and Club Mayfair

Hyatt House Manchester

The Ritz-Carlton Abama, Tenerife

Our guide to… • Donating hotel points to charity

THE BIG PICTURE