February 2010
Special reports on Vancouver's Olympic preparations, a day in the life of a hotel manager, and the true cost of premium economy. Plus business etiquette in Tokyo, five cities to swim in and Champagne's secrets revealed.In this issue...
Tried & Tested
Lufthansa A340-600 business class
Munich-Hong Kong — full story »
Hotel check: Shangri-La, Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan — full story »
Hotel check: The Upper House
Hong Kong — full story »
Hotel check: Hilton Liverpool
Liverpool, UK — full story »
Hotel check: Le Place D’Armes Hôtel and Suites
Montreal, Canada — full story »
Hotel check: Shangri-La, Vancouver
Vancouver — full story »
Hotel check: The Langham, Yangtze Boutique
Shanghai — full story »
Iberia A321 Business class
Madrid-London — full story »
Turkish Airlines A340-300 Business class
Seoul-Istanbul — full story »
Thai Airways B747-400 Royal Silk (business class)
Bangkok to London — full story »
Special Reports
The place to meet
Montréal is creative, artistic and full of life, so it’s no wonder it’s Canada’s top meeting place, says Felicity Cousins — full story »
Route of the month
Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers — full story »
Green sky thinking
From biofuels to eco-training, Jenny Southan investigates what the airlines are doing to combat climate change — full story »
What a carry on
All frequent flyers need a trusty cabin bag – but which should you buy? Business Traveller takes some on the road to help you decide — full story »
A day in the life of... a hotel manager
What really goes on behind the scenes? In the first of a new series investigating roles in the travel industry, Michael Shepherd, general manager of the London Hilton on Park Lane, talks to Felicity Cousins — full story »
Premium blend
As budgets are cut, more airlines are offering premium economy as a bridge between the upper and lower classes – but economy flyers may bear the brunt, says Alex McWhirter — full story »
Olympic city
This month’s Winter Olympics puts Canada in the spotlight. Michelle Mannion reveals how host city Vancouver has prepared and the long-term benefits for business travellers — full story »
Destinations
Grand tour
Jenny Southan swaps the bright lights of Las Vegas for the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon — full story »
Arabian adventures
Mike MacEacheran plunges deep into the heart of mystical Muscat and tastes its exotic delights — full story »
Tokyo’s grace
Knowing the right etiquette in foreign lands makes business a lot easier. Felicity Cousins explores Tokyo and some Japanese dos and donts — full story »
Be our guest
A new breed of B&Bs in the French capital offer personal service and great facilities at an excellent price, says John Brunton — full story »
Lifestyle
Lovely bubbly
Ever wondered about the journey your onboard glass of champagne has already made? Sara Turner reveals all — full story »
Five cities to swim in
Hitting the pool is a great way to wind down after work. Business Traveller suggests five places to make a splash in — full story »
Good call
While they’re not as flashy as the latest smartphones, you can’t beat a classic handset for ease of use, says Mark Prigg — full story »
