December 2008 / January 2009 »
December 2008 / January 2009
Special reports on Saudi Arabia's hotel scene, Toronto's eco credentials, and Schiphol airport. Plus how air traffic control really works, surviving Dubai on a budget, and the latest serviced apartment offeringsIn this issue...
Tried & Tested
Cathay Pacific B747-400 business class
London Heathrow-Hong Kong — full story »
Bmi A330-200 business class
London Heathrow-Jeddah — full story »
Hotel check: Town House 70
Turin, Italy — full story »
Hotel check: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Changi Airport, Singapore — full story »
Special Reports
Route of the month
Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers — full story »
Surviving the world’s most expensive cities: Dubai
As the credit crunch bites, spending your money wisely makes sense even in the Gulf. Dominic Ellis reports — full story »
Pace setter
A new alliance with Paris Charles de Gaulle and the opening of a record number of airport hotels demonstrates Schiphol’s ambition in difficult times, says Alex McWhirter — full story »
Mission impossible?
Gary Noakes finds out what goes on behind the scenes at some of the world’s busiest air traffic control centres — full story »
Home from home
Across the globe, extended-stay residences are thriving. Sara Turner reports — full story »
Destinations
Capital design
With cutting-edge architecture and miles of waterfront, Copenhagen is crammed with innovative venues for inspiring meetings. Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker reports — full story »
King of the desert
With a wealth of luxury hotels going up and attitudes starting to relax, the future of Saudi is looking bright. Mark Caswell reports — full story »
Green giant
Canada’s financial hub is also home to a host of innovative environmental projects. Felicity Cousins takes a tour of tomorrow’s Toronto — full story »
Towering ambitions
With developers keen to give Hong Kong a run for its money, Kowloon’s fortunes are changing. Kenneth Cheong and Lau Liang Tong report — full story »
The magic of Mysore
Bored with Bangalore? Then take a trip back in time, says Jenny Southan — full story »
Lifestyle
Road trip essentials
The latest electronics are putting the fun back into taking the wheel. Mark Prigg test-drives a dazzling array of gadgets — full story »
New year, new you
Jenny Southan recommends a range of products which can help turn that annual resolution into a reality — full story »
