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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FLIGHTS TO CHINA SET TO RESTART

Eurostar Group reveals new brand

MANCHESTER AIRPORT RECEIVES £440 MILLION INVESTMENT

Accor launches midscale Handwritten Collection

BOEING DELIVERS FINAL EVER B747 JUMBO

Qatar Airways and Airbus settle A350 dispute

American Airlines to add third daily Charlotte-Heathrow service

Le Richemond hotel in Geneva to join Jumeirah portfolio

EUROPEAN AIRPORTS SAW NEARLY TWO BILLION PASSENGERS IN 2022

Air France to launch flights between the French and Canadian capitals

MONDRIAN ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE

NEW ROUTES: LONDON-TURKEY • WIZZ AIR IS LAUNCHING three routes from london to Turkey this month. The low-cost carrier will operate daily flights from both Gatwick and Luton to Istanbul airport from March 28. In addition, the airline will offer four-times-weekly flights between Gatwick and Antalya from March 26.

INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our tips to make time fly by

TOP EXERCISES ENJOYED BY BRITS WHEN ABROAD

A café that cares

NET ZERO

LEADING EXAMPLE

SUSTAINABLE MALDIVES

EMISSIONFREE HOSTEL CHAIN

AIR MILES

Meet in town

LOST IN TRANSLATION

WIN A STAY AT THE FULLERTON BAY HOTEL SINGAPORE

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

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

Business class seat guide Asia • In the final part of a series, Business Traveller has compiled a summary of business class seats on airlines flying long haul out of Asia-Pacific and Australasia

TOULOUSE Runway of regeneration • New attractions and ongoing development ensure that Europe's centre of aerospace remains a hub of innovation

NEW AND UPCOMING LONDON HOTELS • From historic conversions to art-inspired properties, there are plenty of new choices next time you visit the capital

TOP OF THE CLASS • As travel restrictions eased across the world, the winners of our inflight wine awards impressed returning passengers

WINNING REDS

WINNING WHITES

WINNING SPARKLING

WINNING ROSES

WINNING FORTIFIED / DESSERT

WINNING CELLARS

Can night trains ever be viable? • The slow travel trend is seeing a revival in sleeper train popularity, but operators struggle to turn a profit from such low - yield services

Purposeful business travel • With travel costs set to rise, companies should start viewing business travel as a calculated investment rather than a general expense

Who should run airport lounges? • If we want to see improvements, perhaps it's time for hoteliers rather than caterers to be in charge

Higher powder • Luxury ski resorts are climbing further up the mountains make sure guests are greeted with snowy slopes

TAKE ME THERE

CHIANG MAI • The northern Thai city offers avantgarde art and cuisine...