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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Inbox • Readers share first-hand knowledge, experiences and ideas
Little luxuries at 35,000 feet
SLIDING INTO OUR DMs
‘Airports must address this inequity with fairer pricing’
Johannesburg • The world’s most powerful economies converge in South Africa this month
Green light for Gatwick • Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion plans for a second runway are ready for take-off
Is business travel ready for AI? • Many say they look forward to it, but hesitation remains
Pit-stop ranking • The best and worst cities for a stopover
TWO-FOR-ONE DESTINATIONS • More airlines than ever are offering passengers the chance to break up their journey with a free stopover
AT YOUR SERVICE • From a caviar hotline to IV drips, room service is reaching quirky new heights
THE PATH TO GREEN SKIES • Sustainable updates from New York Climate Week and beyond
Dublin • Ireland’s historic and culturally rich capital is famously warm – at least in the welcome from friendly locals, if not always the temperature
WHERE TO STAY
H2 WHO! WHY ARE DINERS PAYING £240 FOR A BOTTLE OF WATER? • From Macclesfield to Rome, water menus and H20 sommeliers are bubbling up in the premium segment
A STITCH IN TIME • Decompress on your next work trip with these creative hotel workshops
EXCLUSIVE ENTRY • A taste of creativity through IHG’s new Doors Unlocked programme
Action ready
THE RESTAURANT
Explore
CULTURAL CALENDAR • OUR PICK OF EVENTS TAKING PLACE AROUND THE WORLD
IN THE LIMELIGHT • Hannah Brandler catches up with actor Siân Brooke, star of BBC drama Blue Lights
POOLING AND FOOLING • Sharing rewards with friends and family can be a great tool – but it’s not without its risks
A TOURISM DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN? • Greenland’s untapped wilderness is starting to court major international attention – but the country may be trying to run before it can walk
2025 BUSINESS TRAVELLER AWARDS
QATAR AIRWAYS • The Doha-based airline is voted best in the skies – and on the ground
SINGAPORE AIRLINES • An exquisite journey in a “hotel room in the sky”
EMIRATES
SAUDIA AIRLINES
CHASE SAPPHIRE, LAGUARDIA • Offering private suites, arcades and New York cuisine
SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT • Beyond its renowned attractions and design, this hub continues to innovate and improve the passenger experience
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS • From Japan to Spain, business executives prefer this sophisticated brand
ANDAZ HOTELS
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
AVIS
SAMSONITE
MARRIOTT BONVOY
BOOKING.COM
THE DATAI LANGKAWI
MEET OUR 2025 JUDGES • Their opinions, combined with reader votes, determined the global award winners
LUFTHANSA SOARS TO VICTORY • The German flag carrier wins big in the European...