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.

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AVIOS UPDATES

BRITISH AIRWAYS RETURNS TO TOKYO

Marriott and Wyndham unveil new extended stay brands

SCRAPPING OF PLANNED TAX-FREE SHOPPING FOR OVERSEAS VISITORS “A SPECTACULAR OWN GOAL”

On a ritual basis

Accor and Expedia to launch points-earning flight and hotel packages

HILTON NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE REOPENS AFTER TWO-YEAR CLOSURE

Air Canada unveils raft of service upgrades across all cabins

PRIORITY PASS INCREASES VISIT PRICES AND PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP FEES

AC Hotels by Marriott debuts in Scotland

First Chase Sapphire airport lounge opens at Hong Kong International

United opens grab-and-go Club Fly lounge at Denver airport

Interiors revealed for the future Orient Express

Santa Monica Dream

LOST IN TRANSLATION

HILTON'S OCEAN CLEANUP

ANA UPCYCLES SLIPPERS

ECO-FRIENDLY VILLAS IN VIETNAM

EDIBLE GOLF COURSES AND TREE PLANTING

DUSIT PARTNERS WITH ORGANIC RICE FARMS

Nose-to-table

BA FUELS ITS FUTURE

NEW ROUTE: LONDON HEATHROW - KIGALI

INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by

INMARSAT REVEALS PASSENGERS' ATTITUDES TO INFLIGHT CONNECTIVITY

AIR MILES

AMAN OPENS THE JAZZ CLUB IN NEW YORK

SKI SEASON

WIN A LUXURY TWO NIGHT STAY IN A TUSCAN FARMHOUSE

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

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

Head for heights • New developments along with a thriving arts hub and the great outdoors have contributed to Denver's steady growth

TAKE ME THERE

Business class seat guide-Middle East • In the second part of a series, Business Traveller has compiled a summary of business class seats on airlines flying long haul out of the Middle East

THE STARS OF THE INDUSTRY • Your votes have been cast - here are the winners of the Business Traveller Awards 2022

RISKING IT IN REYKJAVIK • Wild beauty and a sense of danger are attracting groups to explore Iceland's sustainable MICE offerings

HOTEL EVENT SPACES

Competitive disadvantage • New rail operators have a tough time breaking into the market, but it's much better for customers when they succeed

WINTER ESCAPES • They are some of the world's most beautiful islands, but the appeal of the Seychelles and Maldives goes beyond picture-perfect views

TELAVIV • Munch your way around Tel Aviv's markets before feasting your eyes on art, architecture, and coastline views

Dine in style • Tickle your tastebuds in one of these renowned upmarket restaurants

Virgin Atlantic A330 neo Upper Class LONDON-TAMPA

Bamboo Airways B787-9 business class HANOI-LONDON

The David Kempinski, Tel Aviv

Fraser Suites Harmonie Paris La Défense

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

The Reverie Saigon, Ho Chi...