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October 2007

October 2007

Low-cost special: twenty ways to save money, flying budget long-haul, technology on the cheap, hotels and airlines reviewed. Plus, celebrating the peak of achievement with the Business Traveller Awards 2007, Manchester's recent renaissance, and destination pieces on Bahrain and Vancouver.

In this issue...

Tried and Tested

Clickair A320 economy class

London Gatwick-Seville — full story »


Hotel check: Easyhotel

London Victoria, UK — full story »


Hotel check: Premier Travel Inn

London Hammersmith, UK — full story »


Sterling B737-500 economy class

London Gatwick-Copenhagen — full story »


Hotel check: The Hoxton

London, UK — full story »


Hotel check: Yotel Gatwick

London Gatwick Airport, UK — full story »


Zoom Airlines premium economy

London Gatwick-Bermuda — full story »


Hotel check: Hilton Manchester Deansgate

Manchester, UK — full story »


Hotel check: Arora International Manchester

Manchester, UK — full story »


Hotel check: City Inn Manchester

Manchester, UK — full story »


Special Reports

Heritage hotels

Rich in character and pedigree, heritage hotels help to keep the allure of travel alive, says Margie T Logarta — full story »


Going the distance

Low-cost carriers revolutionised short-haul but have found it difficult to conquer the long-haul market. Gary Noakes investigates why, and looks at whether things are about to change — full story »


20 ways to be a smart traveller

There’s nothing we at Business Traveller like more than saving money and we know you do too – so here’s our list of handy hints to help take the sting out of globe-trotting — full story »


Destinations

Celtic encounters

From whisky to castles, from golf to cutting-edge design, Scotland has an impressive range of events venues. Karen Eeuwens reports — full story »


Money talks

Bahrain is basking in its financial might and throwing the doors open to international visitors with a flurry of new cutting-edge business landmarks, welcoming hotels and glamorous resorts, says Methil Renuka — full story »


Out in the open

For a different vision of urban living, complete with sea views, green spaces and fabulous cuisine, head to Vancouver, says Brent Hannon — full story »


Seoul's sister

Host of the 2009 World City Expo and 2014 Asian Games, port city Incheon is gearing up to take its place in the league of international hubs. Julian Tan delivers an update on this work-in-progress — full story »


Temples to vroom

Germany’s car manufacturers are competing to build ultra-modern palaces to display their wares. Andrew Eames goes along for the ride — full story »


Height of fashion

Over ten years Manchester found itself at the heart of two events which changed its image from a gritty northern city to a hip regional centre. Felicity Cousins reports — full story »


Lifestyle

Budget technology

As the price of technology tumbles, there’s never been a better time to get kitted up. Mark Prigg explains how to get the most bang for your buck — full story »


What to buy

Keeping up appearances on the road is a perennial problem, but we’ve found a few things to give you that touch of class… — full story »


Frequent traveller

Train of thought: In which our correspondent tries life on the railways, and finds it makes a refreshing change from airport queues and premium lounges — full story »






TOP SECTIONS »

Win a stay at the refurbished Thistle Euston

Win a stay at the refurbished Thistle Euston

This month we're giving away a stay at the newly revamped Thistle Euston, including breakfast and dinner for two at the hotel's Brasserie 43 restaurant
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Cellars in the Sky Awards 2011 announced

Cellars in the Sky Awards 2011  announced

Business Traveller's airline wine awards have been revealed, with Qantas triumphing in six categories
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In focus

In focus

Alex McWhirter examines topical business travel issues. This month: European flights to the Chinese interior
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