February 2011
Self-improvement through self-medication, green aviation, new connections at St Pancras and examining the need for new hotel brands. Plus Hong Kong for foodies, Dar es Salaam on the rise and luxury and budget gadgetsIn this issue...
Tried & Tested
Hotel check: Wentworth
Surrey, UK — full story »
Hotel check: The Connaught
London, UK — full story »
Bmi A321 Business class
London-Beirut — full story »
Special reports
Power pills
We live in an age of self-medication, says Sally Brown, but what pills – prescription, over-the-counter or herbal – are your fellow travellers taking to stay well and perform better? — full story »
The race to go green
Airlines are stepping up their game in reducing their impact on the environment, but are they moving quickly enough? Jenny Southan reports — full story »
Small schemes, big benefits
Gary Noakes looks at the advantages of signing up to airline loyalty programmes tailored to small companies — full story »
Action stations
As the major European rail operators take steps to expand their operations out of London, Alex McWhirter reports on what this will mean for UK business travellers — full story »
Brand bonanza
The number of brands operated by hotel groups is expanding at a dizzying rate, but do travellers really need them all, asks Sara Turner — full story »
In focus
Alex McWhirter examines topical issues. This month: The growing number of charges levied at the UK's regional airports — full story »
Route of the month
Alex McWhirter looks at new London-Bangkok options — full story »
Where to meet supplement
Business Traveller takes a look at a range of MICE destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific — full story »
Meet in London 2011
From the beautiful to the bizarre, Alexandra Conroy and Jenny Southan go in search of event venues with a twist in a range of locations across the capital — full story »
Meet in Dusseldorf
The city on the Rhine may be known for its industrial-scale trade fairs, but Jenny Southan finds a range of more intimate venues – both historical and contemporary — full story »
Meet in Milan
A new-look conference centre and excellent lake-and-mountain incentive options are a tempting combination for Italy’s business capital, says Sara Turner — full story »
Meet in Madrid
A welcoming feel and value for money make Madrid a winning choice for your event, says Michelle Mannion — full story »
Meet in Muscat
Muscat has developed into a sleek and stylish place to meet, and is a real treat for those heading out to the desert sands, says Ian McCurrach — full story »
Meet in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have set their sights high and developed into exciting destinations for the meetings market. Mike MacEacheran reports — full story »
Meet in Costa Navarino
From olive harvesting to spa treatments inspired by the ancient Greeks, the new resort destination of Costa Navarino has much to offer incentive groups, says Jenny Southan — full story »
Meet in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is busy developing its venues and hotels, as well as aiming to be the first carbon-neutral city in the world. Felicity Cousins reports — full story »
Meet in Seoul 2010
South Korea’s capital is jazzing up its evening offerings to give delegates a night out to remember, says Gigi Onag — full story »
Destinations
Pittsburgh renewed
The Steel City’s regeneration is one of the US’s greatest success stories, says Lindsay Sutton — full story »
Hong Kong Express
Reggie Ho takes a foodie tour of Hong Kong’s thriving districts using its expanded metro system — full story »
Leeds means business
Large-scale regeneration is helping this former industrial powerhouse to stay a major UK player, says David Atkinson — full story »
Tanzania travels
Sometimes chaotic but always colourful, Dar es Salaam is a thriving place to do business, says Felicity Cousins — full story »
Austin
Martin Ferguson discovers why the liberal Texan city is a draw for music fans, ghost-hunters – and free-tailed bats — full story »
Lifestyle
Frequent traveller: When less is more
In which our correspondent finds you can have too much of a good thing when upgraded to first class — full story »
Top five... Budget and luxury
Whether your New Year’s resolution was to save a few pounds or buy only the best, Mark Prigg knows the gadgets for you — full story »
Buy and fly
This month we’ve found some Valentine’s treats at the airport for the special person in your life. No excuses now — full story »
