In this issue

Business Traveller has become the leading magazine around the world for the frequent corporate traveller. A consumer publication, it is aimed at entertaining business travellers, saving them money and making their travelling life easier. Each edition is packed with editorial on the latest news about airlines, airports, hotels and car rental.

The View From New York

Manhattan’s hotel scene is experiencing turbulence, but when travel returns, visitors will have a host of new options to try out

7 mins

Navigating The New Normal

Robot cleaners, health screening and contactless technology – here’s how the coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the airport experience

10 mins

SHIFTING SANDS

When visitors return to the Canary Islands, they will find both the journey and the destination have changed

9 mins

LITTLE ITALY

The lesser-known northeastern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia boasts unspoiled vistas and sail-friendly waters

6 mins

LIGHT IN SIGHT

European rail is starting to recover from the pandemic, and should pick up passengers who may previously have flown for short journeys

5 mins

London Paddington

The bustling transport hub has plenty of options for eating, drinking and exploring

3 mins

CHARGING AHEAD

The latest crop of electric and hybrid cars combine high performance with strong eco-credentials

7 mins

Rosewood Hong Kong

BACKGROUND In February, with the Covid-19 pandemic in its early stages, I stayed at the Rosewood Hong Kong, which had already instituted many of the measures that have now become familiar to us. Temperature checks were in place at the entrance, staff wore masks and there were lots of hand sanitising stations. In the past six months, further measures have been imposed in Hong Kong, with hotel guests now required to wear masks as well.

3 mins

British Airways Galleries First, London Heathrow

Background British Airways’ Heathrow lounges were closed from midMarch until early July. It started to reopen them on July 4 – Galleries First, followed by Galleries South and North, all at Terminal 5 – with the promise of adding more over the summer. When they reopened, they were offering a very different service. As you would expect, you have to wear a face mask at all times, removing it only when eating or drinking.

3 mins

The Mandrake, London

BACKGROUND The Mandrake opened in September 2017 and is owned by Rami Fustok. It reopened on July 4 and I stayed a couple of weeks later. Covid-19 precautions were in place.

3 mins

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Business Traveller UK Magazine Description:

Business Traveller has become the leading magazine around the world for the frequent business traveller who seeks an independent view of worldwide travel issues, providing information on all aspects of travel including airlines, airports, hotels, destinations, car hire and more. It also covers topical issues such as health, security, gadgets and what to do with your time off.