April 2009
The changing face of Heathrow, one year on from the opening of T5. Plus a look at trends in car rental and rail travel, country house hotels near London explored, and a look at the Russian hotel sceneIn this issue...
Tried & Tested
Hotel check: Doubletree by Hilton Milan
Milan, Italy — full story »
Czech Airlines B737-400 business class
Prague to London Heathrow — full story »
Hotel check: Crowne Plaza Brussels City Centre – Le Palace
Brussels, Belgium — full story »
Hotel check: Warsaw Marriott
Warsaw, Poland — full story »
Hotel check: Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Dubai, UAE — full story »
Hotel check: The Claridges, New Delhi
New Delhi, India — full story »
Special Reports
Surviving the world’s most expensive cities: Zurich
Tamara Thiessen offers cost-cutting tips that even the most well-heeled Swiss bankers will appreciate — full story »
Mind the gap
Niche rail operators are providing fierce competition for the big players in terms of price, service and choice, reports Alex McWhirter — full story »
Image is everything
As destinations promote themselves as good places to do business, Oliver Bennett reveals how countries are improving their ‘brand’ — full story »
Built to last
With major construction work going on and the green light given to a third runway, London Heathrow is getting set for its next half-century. Business Traveller reports — full story »
Heathrow hotels update
There have been a number of new openings and refurbishments in the past year – here’s a round-up — full story »
Changing lanes
As rental firms and their customers adapt to a tougher market, older fleets and car sharing are becoming commonplace, reports Felicity Cousins — full story »
Route of the month
Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers — full story »
Destinations
Beyond Beirut
Lebanon has much more to offer than its seductive capital. Tom Otley takes time out to explore beyond the city boundaries — full story »
Russian revolution
Western hoteliers are at last pushing out from Moscow and St Petersburg to provide provincial Russia with some decent accommodation options, says Philip Parker — full story »
Power player
The city of Houston is a big hitter – be it for its people, its history, its art or its industry. Lindsay Sutton reports — full story »
Green belt grandeur
Next time you’re in London for business, why not consider extending your trip and heading for some rest and relaxation in the country? Business Traveller selects some of the best hotels in easy distance — full story »
State of independence
Singapore’s skill at setting itself apart from its rivals means it will weather the global recession, says Kenny Coyle — full story »
Lifestyle
Netbooks of note
Smaller than a laptop and bigger than a PDA, these compact computers are ideal for working on the go. Mark Prigg reveals all — full story »
Healthy glow
An Austrian health retreat’s tough-love approach to detoxification is doing wonders for its guests – especially frequent flyers. Beverley Fearis reports — full story »
