Independents Day

With a focus on authenticity, independent hotels across Rajasthan are giving stiff competition to big hospitality chains.

European China's City

Qingdao’s rich colonial past and rapid economic development make for a worthwhile visit.

Catalyst For Change

Guest of Honour Frank Gardner OBE explains how the treatment of disabled passengers needs to be completely overhauled

Potential Energy

Saudi Arabia and Ras Al Khaimah had their moment in the spotlight at recent UAE travel shows

Quays To Success

Hamburg’s renaissance is centred on the docks, but reaches every street corner

Stay Well In Singapore

A luxury spa is just part of what makes for a relaxing hotel stay

Life In The Desert

A short trip to Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa stimulates all the senses from the diverse flora and fauna to the breadth of five-star hospitality comforts

Comfort Zone

Premium economy improvements are tempting passengers away from business class. Jenny Southan finds out how the airlines compare

Towering Ambition

Large-scale development is set to make Paris’s La Défense business district more tempting for living and working says Jenny Southan

Collective Strength

Independent hotel collections are hoping to attract modern travellers with experiential stays that cannot be replicated by mainstream hotel brands, writes Craig Bright

Oslo

Marisa Cannon wanders the Norwegian capital, taking in stunning architecture, historic hotels and sculpture strewn parks

1897 Kempinski: From Wine Merchants To Luxury Hoteliers

Valerian Ho reveals the genesis of one of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel groups

It's A Small World After All

The Golden Age of umpteen-stop plane journeys was thrilling and adventurous, but the convenience of today’s one-stop wonders is better

Less Seats & Larger Fleets

Cabin changes and major aircraft deals left their mark on Dubai Airshow 2017, reports Dominic Ellis 

Dreamliner

Boeing’s B787 has changed the aviation landscape, reports Tom Otley

Art Attack

Luxury hotels are giving galleries a run for their money. We highlight some must-visit properties for art lovers.

Cheers To Singapore

Innovative cocktails and exotic menus are thriving in Singapore’s bar scene, writes Nikhil Agarwal and Craig Bright

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London

Sweet Success

The Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2017 featured new categories, repeat winners and saw ‘chef traveller’ Vineet Bhatia taking centre stage.

Pick & Mix

Big data and personalisation, mega projects and boutique, luxury and mid-market – this year’s travel week in Dubai had no end of contrasting themes.

Side By Side

From the heritage-laden north side of the Han River to the more modern south, the two halves of Seoul offer a medley of attractions for event delegates with free time.

2 Become 1

If you’re looking for land and water attractions – along with different hospitality experiences – then head to the Conrad Rangali Maldives.

Speak Easy

With a business trip to Shanghai coming up, Elizabeth Day tests out free language learning apps to see how easy it is to master Mandarin

1928 - 'The Finest Hotel East Of The Suez'

Valerian Ho finds out how it all began for the legendary Peninsula Hong Kong.

Marriott International Gears Up For Two Premium Launches In Dubai

OCTOBER WILL be a double-launch month for Marriott International in Dubai with Bvlgari Resort and Residences Dubai preparing to ‘soft open’ and Renaissance Downtown Hotel targeting a mid-month launch.

Sony Unveils Business-Centric Gadgets

THE WORLD’S BIGGEST tech companies descended on Berlin last month to showcase their latest gadgets and consumer products at IFA 2017 and none had a bigger showing than Sony, reports Mike Priest.

Jet Set Future

Private jets are the reserve of the elite – or are they? Tom Otley, Jenny Southan and Craig Bright report on companies making it easier and cheaper to book

Fashionable Retreats

UAE executives have several stylish new resorts to check out this winter which are ideal for bleisure or clocking off from work entirely

Dawn Breaks

Verbier ’s legendary skiing is part natural brilliance and part hard work

Virgin Lands

The Seychelles, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, remains determined to protect its natural attractions