July / August 2010

How Istanbul will benefit from its cultural city status, the experts' take on the ash crisis, the legacy of Shanghai's World Expo and four hours in Vancouver. Plus a look at mobile boarding passes and golfing in Buenos Aires

In this issue...

Tried & Tested

Continental Airlines B757-200 Business class

London-New York — full story »

Hotel check: Movenpick Jumeirah Beach

Dubai — full story »

Hotel check: Park Inn

Muscat, Oman — full story »

TAM Airlines B777-300ER Business class

London-Sao Paulo — full story »

Hotel check: Foxhills

Surrey, UK — full story »

Special Reports

Inside Istanbul

Earning the title of European Capital of Culture 2010 promises lasting change for the Turkish city, says Jenny Southan — full story »

Clash with the ash

The effects of the volcanic crisis were unprecedented. Michelle Mannion asks what you should do in the event of future disruption — full story »

The long and the short of it

Inconsistency over how airlines define long- and short-haul routes means flyers should check before they travel to ensure the best seat. Alex McWhirter reports — full story »

The Rating Game

A lack of unified standards around the world makes working out hotel star ratings a real puzzle, says Sara Turner — full story »

Go mobile

The technology for mobile boarding passes is maturing fast. Jenny Southan investigates which airlines offer the service — full story »

A day in the life of... Airport retail

Brian Woodhead, BAA retail concessions director for Heathrow airport, talks to Jenny Southan — full story »

In focus

Alex McWhirter examines topical business travel issues — full story »

Route of the month

Alex McWhirter looks at how new services can benefit business travellers — full story »

Destinations

Vancouver

Michelle Mannion hot-foots it between parks, gardens and art galleries on a walking tour of the Canadian city — full story »

Glasgow reborn

Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games will complete the Scottish city’s transformation from industrial centre to events powerhouse, says Sara Turner — full story »

Malaysia's might

Impressive infrastructure and a welcoming atmosphere make Kuala Lumpur truly fit for business, says Chris Pritchard — full story »

Meet in Brighton

The coastal city’s melting pot of culture, arts, restaurants and bars makes the perfect backdrop to that special meeting or event at the seaside. Felicity Cousins reports — full story »