Our guide to...tourist tax

While tourism is certainly lucrative, it can also have a detrimental impact on both the environment and the lives of locals.

Meliá Chiang Mai

Mai The Sky Bar is the highest such venue in the city with 360-degree views

Page 8 London

Swap Pret for hand-dripped speciality coffee from local roaster Coffee Assembly

One&Only Cape Town

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby offer majestic views of Table Mountain

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

The hotel can host evenings with charming Kyoto geikos, the local term for geishas

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Asian fusion restaurant Cruise has an outdoor roof terrace with fantastic views

Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER business class

The B/E Apex seats are staggered and feature sleek deep blue leather upholstery

SINGAPORE

Your sightseeing adventure starts before you leave the airport and ends with sustainable cocktails

Sicilian splendour

Stunning views, homegrown delicacies and a few rounds of golf at the Verdura Resort offer an idyllic weekend escape

How many pilots fly a plane?

Our undercover pilot explains why a minimum of two pilots are still needed to fly a plane, and why there may be four...

Can the rail-air solution take off ?

As environmental concerns loom large, shorter flights are being called into question and passengers encouraged to take the train instead

Cheers to the winners

Celebrating another fantastic awards ceremony with industry friends and plenty of wine

SYSTEM UPDATE

Whether you need a laptop with some serious power or a super lightweight model to take on the road, we round up some stellar tech solutions

PREPARING FOR TOMORROW

As Abu Dhabi aims to become a powerhouse in the region's MICE sector, we look at how. it's building a holistic ecosystem that appeals to both domestic and international businesses

The A380 superjumbo update

As demand for flights soars post-pandemic, the giant bird is back. In this round-up, Business Traveller has the latest on A380 fleets across all 14 operators

The Okura Tokyo

BACKGROUND The Okura Tokyo opened in 1962 and closed in 2015 for a reconstruction by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. The new structures remain faithful to the original design and include a recreation of the former lobby.

La Clef Tour Eiffel, Paris

BACKGROUND This property is part of The Crest Collection by The Ascott Limited, a brand which comprises hotels and residences in heritage buildings. The Crest Collection currently has three properties in Paris and a hotel in Tours.

Icelandair B757-300 economy class LONDON-REYKJAVIK

BACKGROUND Iceland's flag carrier flies from both London Gatwick and London Heathrow to its hub in Reykjavik. This is a review of a flight from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Keflavik international airport, operated by a two-class B757-300 aircraft. Flight FI451 was scheduled to depart at 1310 and arrive in Reykjavik at 1520 local time.

Singapore Airlines A350-900 premium economy SINGAPORE - LONDON

BACKGROUND This service from Singapore to London Heathrow was operated by an A350-900 aircraft, which had 42 seats in business, 24 seats in premium economy and 187 in economy class. SQ13 had a departure time of 1245 and arrival time of 1910.

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Focusing on elephants' welfare, Thailand's latest sanctuary lets guests commune with retired pachyderms

Singapore: the garden city

The island state gives new meaning to its moniker, with sustainable efforts blooming across the city

In the pipeline...

The production of SAF is well underway, but will the industry and its customers accept the financial cost of more environmentally friendly fuel?

APARTMENTS NEW TRENDS

Longer stays, community-focused activities and sustainability are top priorities for serviced apartment guests

Business class seat guide Americas

In the third part of our series, we have compiled a summary of business class seats on airlines flying long haul out of the Americas

British Airways and American Airlines unveil new home at New York JFK

The airlines are now based in Terminal 8, and have two new lounges for premium guests

Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel

BACKGROUND Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel opened in 2020 and merged with the existing Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Conference Center in 2021 following a threeyear renovation process. It is the first dualbrand property combining the Marriott and Sheraton brands in Europe.

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

BACKGROUND Four Seasons opened its second hotel in Tokyo in September 2020. Located in the business district of Otemachi, it is larger than its sister property and has 170 rooms and 20 suites, four F&B venues, a spa and events space.

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

BACKGROUND Four Seasons debuted in Tokyo in 2002 with this 57-room hotel, which occupies seven floors of the 31-storey Pacific Century Place Marunouchi Tower in the central business district.

The Hoxton, Shepherds Bush, London

BACK GROUND The Hoxton brand is part of Ennismore, in which Accor holds a majority stake. This property opened in December 2022 in West London, marking the Hoxton’s fourth hotel in the capital, with existing properties in Shoreditch, Holborn and Southwark.

Ouigo PARIS-TOULOUSE

BACK GROUND  Ouigo is a low-cost train operator run by the French state-owned SNCF. It serves more than 50 destinations in France, with Lille as its northernmost point and Marseille in the south.