First Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 lands in Frankfurt

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 21:53 — Anonymous Lufthansa officially took delivery of
the first commercial B747-8 this week at a large scale event in a hangar at
Frankfurt airport Continues...

Heathrow Express launches smartphone booking

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 18:05 — Anonymous Business travellers can now buy tickets
for Heathrow Express trains using their smartphones Continues...

Cimber Sterling declares bankruptcy

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 17:26 — Anonymous Danish carrier Cimber Sterling has
declared bankruptcy and stopped flights Continues...

Eva Air to upgrade its long-haul business class product

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 15:51 — Anonymous The new seats – Royal Laurel – will
be fitted onto the carrier's entire fleet of B777-300ERs, with the first to
be deployed on flights to New York, with London, San Francisco and Paris
following in 2013 Continues...

BA returns to Seoul

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 13:37 — Anonymous British Airways is to commence daily
flights to the South Korean capital from December after a gap of 14 years.
Continues...

TAM gives taste of new international menu

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 23:10 — Anonymous Business Traveller has sampled food and
wine from the Brazilian airline"s new first and business class in-flight
offering Continues...

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur targets September launch

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 20:07 — Anonymous Located next to Petronas Towers and the
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the 38-storey hotel will contain 370 rooms
and 42 suites Continues...

Best Travel Gadgets for Kids on the Go

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous If you travel with kids, you know that
keeping them entertained en route is one key to a great family vacation.
While we have strict rules about "screen time" at home, during flights
and long car road trips with kids, we hand over the electronic travel
gadgets– and are grateful for the silence! Read on for a [...]

Studio M to launch in Middle East and Africa

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 15:04 — Anonymous Millennium & Copthorne Hotels says
roll-out will initially focus on key GCC cities Continues...

British Airways B777-200 First

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 08:49 — Anonymous London to Dubai in the new First
Continues...

Etihad buys stake in Aer Lingus

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 09:45 — Anonymous Abu Dhabi carrier acquires a 2.987 per
cent stake in the Irish national carrier, following much speculation
Continues...

New Doha International Airport targets 12/12/12 opening

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 22:34 — Anonymous But passenger operations most likely to
start in the new year, as it emerges new extension adds $1 billion to budget
Continues...

MAS ends partnership with ANA

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:21 — Anonymous The carriers will no longer have code
share flights or reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits Continues...

Arik Air launches chauffeur drive service

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 18:48 — Anonymous Nigerian flag carrier Arik Air has
today introduced a complimentary chauffeur drive service for its UK business
class customers Continues...

Special Report: BA celebrates 85 years of in-flight service

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 21:05 — Anonymous To celebrate 85 years of in-flight
catering, British Airways demonstrated what it"s like to be a member of cabin
crew in First, by putting Business Traveller to work Continues...

What Makes a Home “Eco” and How You Can Convert

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous This is a guest post by Darcie Connell
of Trekity.com and TravelBloggerAcademy.com. So you wanna reduce your global
footprint and learn more about eco-homes? Excellent! Not only is your
decision great for the environment, it can reduce your monthly expenses and
be great for your wallet. Taking the steps to live more eco-friendly is easy
if you [...]

BA trials new service initiatives

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 17:14 — Anonymous British Airways is trialling two new
service initiatives ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games, involving golden
tickets and iPads Continues...

Qatar Airways announces Bombardier order, revises network target & restarting Myanmar

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 22:45 — Anonymous CEO Akbar Al Baker outlines future
expansion plans and makes typically forthright comments during Arabian Travel
Market seminar in Dubai Continues...

Business Traveller May edition now live

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Subscribers can now access the latest
edition online, with a look at whether Heathrow is doing enough to keep up
with the competition, plus a round up of ten top global rail links, and
destination features on Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires and Vienna Continues...

No 1 Traveller and Hong Kong Airlines announce new partnership

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 22:30 — Anonymous Passengers travelling on Hong Kong
Airlines' new London Gatwick route can now gain free access to the No 1
Traveller's lounge in the North Terminal Continues...

Iceland with Kids: Travel with a Baby, Children, or Teenagers

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous It's official. Elizabeth and I are
going to Iceland in August! We're excited to take our first international
trip with our son, who will be 9 months old when we go. I've scoured the
internet to learn about travel with kids in Iceland — what to do, where to
stay, and how to get around. [...]

Rail companies urge early booking for Olympics travel

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 20:21 — Anonymous Business travellers planning trips to
London during the Olympics are being urged to book their rail tickets when
they go on sale this week Continues...

Renaissance Barcelona Hotel opens

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 18:38 — Anonymous The 211-room Renaissance Barcelona
Hotel opened its doors last week, to further increase Marriott"s presence in
Spain Continues...

Hotel check: Grand Hyatt New York

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 17:00 — Anonymous Business Traveller reviews the recently
refurbished Grand Hyatt New York, located next to Grand Central Station in
the city's Midtown Manhattan district Continues...

Skyteam to launch Go Russia pass

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 17:54 — Anonymous This special product offers passengers
discounts on domestic flights within Russia Continues...

Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City opening 2015

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 13:36 — Anonymous Marriott inks in third extended stay
property in the GCC, after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Continues...

Golfing around… Phoenix

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Minty Clinch discovers some welcome
oases in the Arizona desert Continues...

Full to capacity

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous With no new runway to provide further
slots, Jenny Southan finds out how Heathrow airport intends to keep growing
Continues...

Olympic record

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Jenny Southan reports on how Heathrow
is preparing for the busiest time it"s ever had Continues...

Cut the cost of… communication

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller offers
tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money Continues...

Access all areas

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous From VIP privileges to travel
arrangements, Jenny Southan discovers how concierge companies can enhance
your personal and professional life Continues...

Asian players

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Alisha Haridasani introduces three
Asian hotel brands that offer a winning alternative to the big international
chains Continues...

Super charged

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Packing all the right kit to keep your
devices charged can be a mission. Rhodri Marsden selects a range of gadgets
for staying powered up Continues...

Great escape: Amalfi coast

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Travelling by boat from Naples to
Amalfi, Jenny Southan finds relaxation comes easily in this part of the world
Continues...

Tech nation

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Jenny Southan reports on how Tel Aviv
has become a world leader in high-tech innovation Continues...

Meet in Vienna

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous As the Austrian capital remembers the
birth of Klimt, David Atkinson takes a look at meetings and incentives with
an artistic vibe Continues...

Hotels at Heathrow

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Rose Dykins provides an update on
accommodation near the airport, including recent renovations and new budget
offerings Continues...

Lounge around

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Rose Dykins reports on new and improved
lounges at Heathrow's terminals Continues...

Indian addresses

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Meher Mirza and Bharati Motwani suggest
good-value hotels in four of the country"s biggest cities Continues...

Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel Baku opening May

Sun, 04/29/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous Set alongside a 300m stretch of beach
on the Caspian shore, the hotel comprises 176 rooms and suites, and 14
stand-alone cottages Continues...

Starwood returning to Iraq

Sun, 04/29/2012 - 16:26 — Anonymous Operator announces brace of hotels in
Erbil, a 260-room Sheraton and 250-room Four Points, with both properties due
to open 2015 Continues...

InterContinental Muscat Hills Golf Resort opening 2015

Sun, 04/29/2012 - 17:32 — Anonymous City's second major golf resort will
contain 250 rooms, four F&B venues, a fitness centre, spa and pool
Continues...

New Tried and Tested reviews added

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous We've recently added new reviews
including a look at BA's refurbished B767 Club World seat, and a review of
Thompson Hotels' first London property in Belgravia Continues...

Magdalen Chapter to open in June

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 19:27 — Anonymous The second hotel opening from Chapter
Hotels, the UK-focused sister brand of Swire Hotels, will feature free wifi
and an iPad 2 for guest use in every room Continues...

Barcelo UK becomes Puma Hotels Collection

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 17:55 — Anonymous Barcelo hotels in the UK have been
rebranded under the Puma Hotels Collection, and from May 1 all properties
will offer guests free wifi Continues...

Le Méridien Dubai unveils expansion plans

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 10:49 — Anonymous New eight-storey building at
established airport hotel will raise the overall room count to 580 rooms and
other changes are proposed for the ballrooms, meeting rooms and lobby
Continues...

China Airlines to move to JFK Terminal 4

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 12:50 — Anonymous Terminal 4 will offer passengers faster
transfers, priority security and more space Continues...

Green Hotel Pick: Kimpton Hotels (in 23 cities across the US)

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous If you're looking for a green hotel
brand deserving of your loyalty, Kimpton Hotels delivers on style,
convenience (they're located in 23 US cities), and eco-responsibility. Ever
since being introduced to the brand at Portland's Hotel Monaco, I've
loved staying at their hip (sometimes downright quirky) properties for their
stellar guest service and extra touches. [...]

Noodle house expands to UK and Morocco

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 19:13 — Anonymous Jumeirah Restaurants has signed a
licensing agreement with affiliates of the EQ Group to open 27 restaurants
across the UK, and another with EKY Asian Cuisine SRL to open five outlets in
Morocco Continues...

W Dubai, St. Regis Dubai and Westin Dubai opening 2017

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 15:00 — Anonymous Habtoor Group and Starwood announced
today that they will open Dubai's first St. Regis & W hotel at Habtoor
Palace, along with a 966-room Westin Dubai and new Metropolitan Hotel
Continues...

Finnair launches lifetime tier status

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 17:02 — Anonymous Members of the Oneworld carrier"s
frequent flyer scheme can earn lifetime Gold and Platinum status under a new
benefit launched to co-incide with the programme"s 20th anniversary
Continues...

Singapore Marriott Hotel completes refurbishment

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 11:29 — Anonymous The Orchard Road landmark revealed
today the results of a US$28 million makeover Continues...

ANA to fly to Seattle

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 15:00 — Anonymous The carrier has announced it will
launch flights to Seattle and San Jose, both of which are important business
destinations for Japanese corporates Continues...

British Airways upgrades Dubai lounge

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 15:38 — Anonymous Novel lighting has been installed
alongside a new menu and improved F&B facilities Continues...

Four Seasons Riyadh renovation nears completion

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 13:26 — Anonymous Currently the hotel has 229 rooms and
suites, which will rise to 274 on completion of the work in October
Continues...

Portable Water Purifier for Travel

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 20:59 — Anonymous Last year, my husband and I took three
months to road trip through Africa. Visiting over a dozen countries in our
4×4 was no small feat and there were countless hours of planning. While I am
happy with how we planned and stayed on budget, there is one piece of
equipment I wish we would [...]

Citizen M announces third London hotel

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 22:26 — Anonymous "Budget luxury" hotel brand Citizen M
has announced its third London property, located on Holborn Viaduct close to
St Paul's Continues...

KLM confirms business class revamp

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 21:58 — Anonymous As previously reported by Business
Traveller, the carrier is to launch a fully-flat business class seat next
year, with Dutch designer Hella Jongerius commissioned to design both the
seat and cabin interiors Continues...

London Southend gets terminal extension go-ahead

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 19:27 — Anonymous The airport only opened its new
terminal in March, but is already moving ahead with an extension to increase
the number of check-in desks, add security lanes and enlarge the departures
area Continues...

Flybe to scrap debit card charges

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 18:17 — Anonymous Flybe is scrapping debit card charges,
reducing credit card fees and changing its fares structure as part of a new
strategy to increase the transparency of its pricing Continues...

Turkish Airlines and Air India to expand codeshare

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The two carriers will now affix their
codes to domestic routes in Turkey and India Continues...

BA to launch LCY-Aberdeen route

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 15:29 — Anonymous The carrier will serve the route three
times-daily from September, adding to existing BA flights from Heathrow to
the Granite City Continues...

Walsh 'not confident' of selling Bmi subsidiaries

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 16:59 — Anonymous The boss of British Airways" owner IAG
has cast doubt on the ability of the company to sell Bmi subsidiaries Bmibaby
and Bmi Regional Continues...

How to Save Money on a Road Trip: 5 Tips

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous My family and I are lucky enough to
live in a beautiful region of the Pacific Northwest. Since we're a family
of five and airfare is sometimes out of the budget, we often opt to save
money on a road trip. While more economical than flying, road trip costs can
add up, especially as gas [...]

BA marks 85 years of serving inflight meals

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 20:52 — Anonymous Next week will mark 85 years since
British Airways served its first inflight meal. Among the food and drink on
offer on the flight were sandwiches, biscuits and beef tea Continues...

Gatwick leads the way with social media

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 18:07 — Anonymous The south London airport is the first
in the UK to receive the Twitter blue tick Continues...

BA and Virgin unveil website revamps

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 18:55 — Anonymous The rival carriers have both unveiled
new website homepages at ba.com and virginatlantic.com Continues...

Hyatt Regency Riyadh opening end 2013

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 14:14 — Anonymous The 257-room hotel will be part of
Al-Swailem Tower and an upscale shopping arcade and commercial complex - and
complement the upcoming Hyatt Regency Jeddah Continues...

Swiss to fly London City to Basel

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 15:06 — Anonymous The carrier will offer a twice-daily
service from London City airport to Basel, starting on May 21 Continues...

Boeing Dream Tour reaches Heathrow

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 16:04 — Anonymous The Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down
at London Heathrow this week, on the latest leg of its world tour
Continues...

Pullman Deira City Centre Dubai targets October opening

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 12:15 — Anonymous General manager Laurent Noury gave
Business Traveller Middle East an exclusive tour of the centrally located
property this week Continues...

Exclusive: Inside JAL's Dreamliner

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The carrier's B787, used on its first
flight to Boston yesterday, capitalises on a unique lighting system to
reflect a particular season or phase in the inflight service Continues...

Sign Up for Our Newsletter!

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous We're thrilled to announce the launch
of a monthly Go Green Travel Green newsletter. Just sign up in the Join the
Email List box to the right sidebar or sign up here. When you sign up today,
you'll get monthly emails with: Top travel deals and steals Excellent
travel tips and stories Useful reviews of [...]

Lufthansa to selectively cut first class

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 20:45 — Anonymous The German carrier is to cut first
class from "a number of routes", and will re-consider the possibility of
introducing a premium economy product Continues...

Virgin unveils new Upper Class suite

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 18:36 — Anonymous Features include increased width and
recline in seat mode, and "the longest flat bed in business class". The
onboard bar has also been separated from the main cabin area Continues...

Sheraton Edinburgh completes refurb

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 21:29 — Anonymous The property has undergone a total
renovation of its public areas and guestrooms, as part of a US$350 million
investment in 14 flagship Sheraton hotels worldwide Continues...

Lounge check: BA Galleries lounge, Newark airport

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 16:10 — Anonymous Business Traveller takes a look around
British Airways' new lounge at Newark Liberty airport Continues...

Ryanair to launch Liverpool-Warsaw route

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 18:23 — Anonymous The carrier will join fellow low-cost
airline Wizzair in offering flights from Liverpool to Warsaw"s new Modlin
airport later this year Continues...

Starwood continues expansion in China

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 12:00 — Anonymous The group is expected to open 15 hotels
in mainland China by the end of this year Continues...

Hotel Indigo comes to Xiamen

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 17:04 — Anonymous The hotel is IHG's second property
under its lifestyle brand Indigo in the region, with another one poised to
open in Hong Kong Continues...

10 Fun Earth Day Activities and Photos

Sun, 04/22/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous We environmentalists tend to take
ourselves pretty seriously most of the year, but Earth Day should be fun, in
addition to being educational. If you're looking for a unique way to
commemorate Earth Day 2012, you've come to the right place. Here are ten
activities — some conventional, some unorthodox — to make this Earth Day
one [...]

Back on track

Sun, 04/22/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Frequent travellers are at increased
risk from back pain, but simple strategies can help to prevent it, says Sally
Brown Continues...

Four hours in Hyderabad

Sun, 04/22/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Margot Bigg discovers opulent
architecture, gourmet biryani and a lush oasis in the Indian city
Continues...

Meet in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous With world-class diving and dramatic
landscapes, Jenny Southan finds the Sinai Peninsula makes an ideal incentive
destination Continues...

Lyon's quest

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous France's second city is on a mission
– to become one of the world's premier centres for research and
innovation. Liat Clark reports Continues...

6 Awesome Travel Deals for Earth Day

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 20:51 — Anonymous This Earth Day, why not treat yourself
to a green vacation? In honor of Earth Day 2012, Groupon has a number of
excellent, eco-friendly trips. You can stay off the grid in a eco-lodge or
live it up in luxury at a sustainable retreat. From Nicaragua and Thailand to
Botswana and Hawaii, there's sure to [...]

July 3: transfer day for Diamond Club miles and Avios

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 21:19 — Anonymous BA says it will launch an online tool
on July 3 to "allow Diamond Club and Executive Club members to transfer
destinations miles and Avios points between both programmes" Continues...

Virgin Australia refreshes B777 cabins

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 13:16 — Anonymous The interiors now feature new colour
schemes, fabric covers and carpets Continues...

Scoot to take off ahead of schedule

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 17:25 — Anonymous The carrier's first flight to launch
destination Sydney is set for June 4 Continues...

Easyjet to launch Gatwick-Luxembourg route

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 19:54 — Anonymous The low-cost carrier will compete with
BA, Luxair and Cityjet on the London-Luxembourg route from this winter, with
a four times-weekly service launching on October 29 Continues...

Diamond Club and Avios: the details

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 16:39 — Anonymous Existing Diamond Club members will be
offered status match in BA"s Executive Club scheme, and 1:1 conversion of
miles into Avios Continues...

IAG completes Bmi purchase

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 15:46 — Anonymous The deal has gone through but IAG will
receive a "significant price reduction" as Lufthansa was unable to sell
subsidiaries Bmibaby or Bmi Regional ahead of the purchase Continues...

Who to Travel With: 6 Tips for Picking the Best Travel Companion

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous As far as picking traveling companions
goes, I have been fortunate: my best friend and my husband are both wonderful
travel companions. But on a recent trip, my husband and I traveled for about
a week with some people we met along the way. While it worked out okay, by
the time we parted ways [...]

Tried and Tested: BA"s refurbished B767 Club World seat

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 20:05 — Anonymous Business Traveller reviews the
refurbished Club World seating on BA"s B767 service between London Heathrow
and New York Newark, complete with photos taken on board the flight
Continues...

Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah opening 2014

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 18:11 — Anonymous The 250-room hotel, located on Al
Madinah Road, will also contain 100 serviced apartments Continues...

OFT halves BA"s penalty for fuel surcharge fixing

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 18:23 — Anonymous The Office of Fair Trading has reduced
BA"s penalty for fuel surcharge fixing with Virgin Atlantic to £58.5
million, less than half the original £121.5 million fine originally imposed
Continues...

Servisair opens Liverpool airport lounge

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Lounge provider Servisair has opened
the first of its "Aspire" lounge concepts outside of London, a £250,000
facility at Liverpool John Lennon airport Continues...

Easyjet to launch Birmingham-Belfast route

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous The low-cost carrier is to launch
flights between the two cities on October 22, and will also increase
frequencies on its Manchester-Belfast route for the winter season
Continues...

5 Least Crowded US National Parks (and Why You Should Visit)

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous My top five picks among the least
crowded US national parks are no less worthy of visiting than the big Ys
(you know: Yosemite and Yellowstone). They're simply more remote than the
top US national parks, smaller (or in some cases, vastly larger) and often
harder to access. What does this mean for the adventurous traveler? [...]

Hotel Indigo opens Edinburgh property

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 19:16 — Anonymous Intercontinental Hotels Group has
opened its second Hotel Indigo property in Scotland, a 60-room hotel housed
within a listed 18th century building in Edinburgh's city centre.
Continues...

Thomson announces first Dreamliner routes

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 16:51 — Anonymous The leisure carrier is the first UK
airline to take delivery of the B787 Dreamliner, and will operate it on
routes from Manchester, Gatwick, East Midlands and Glasgow to Cancun and
Florida from next May Continues...

Flybe to launch Leeds-Glasgow route

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 15:52 — Anonymous The twice-daily flights will be
operated by Flybe's franchise partner Loganair, following Bmi"s decision to
drop the route from April 27 Continues...

Hotel check: Belgraves London

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller reviews the recently
opened Belgraves hotel in London"s Belgravia district, the first property
outside North America under the Thompson Hotels brand Continues...

7 Tips for Taking Great Travel Photos

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous Whether you have several thousands of
dollars worth of professional camera gear or just a point and shoot camera,
you can take great travel photos. In fact, photography is one of the best
ways to capture memories from your travel experiences. Here are some tips for
taking amazing travel photos: 1. Think outside the box [...]

Air Nigeria set to restart Gatwick flights

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 19:28 — Anonymous The former Virgin Nigeria, now branded
as Air Nigeria, looks set to relaunch flights between Lagos and London,
according to local media reports Continues...

Easyjet to launch Manchester-Tel Aviv route

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 19:19 — Anonymous The low-cost carrier is to offer a
twice-weekly service to the Israeli city, adding to existing flights from
London Luton airport Continues...

SIA to fly special A380 flights to Osaka

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 17:16 — Anonymous The superjumbo will be deployed to the
Japanese city to celebrate the route's 40th anniversary Continues...

Jetstar Japan to take off on July 3

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 13:38 — Anonymous The carrier will fly from Tokyo to
Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa Continues...

Marriott plans Latin America / Caribbean expansion

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 22:24 — Anonymous The group is aiming to double its hotel
portfolio across the region by 2017, with president Arne Sorenson describing
Latin America as being at the forefront of "a golden age of travel"
Continues...

Virgin to appeal IAG"s purchase of Bmi

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 15:13 — Anonymous Sir Richard Branson said the EU"s
"lightning speed" decision to approve IAG"s purchase of Bmi "will cause
serious competitive harm at Heathrow" Continues...

Etihad starts Basra flights

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 23:45 — Anonymous New A320 service, with 16 Pearl
business class seats, operates four times a week, offering a mix of morning
and afternoon departures Continues...

Pan Pacific Singapore embarks on major refurbishment project

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 13:17 — Anonymous The transformation will cover the
guestrooms, lobby and restaurants Continues...

Tune Hotels King's Cross to offer £9 rooms

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 16:30 — Anonymous Budget chain Tune Hotels is gearing up
to open its latest London property in King's Cross, and will launch a flash
sale this week with rooms for just £9 Continues...

Vancouver on wheels

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Tom Otley gets on his bike for a
cycling tour of the scenic Canadian city Continues...

Sight and sound

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Whether you want to jot down that
killer idea or capture an unforgettable vista, Steve Dinneen rounds up the
latest gadgets for recording the moment Continues...

What's in a room?

Sat, 04/14/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous At a time when many hotels are adding
flashy extras to stand out from the competition, what is it that time-poor
travellers really want to find beyond the door? Liat Clark reports
Continues...

Cut the cost of... car hire

Sat, 04/14/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller offers
tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money. This month: car hire
Continues...

Qatar Airways plans US Dreamliner routes

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 18:47 — Anonymous Qatar Airways is to launch flights to
Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and Detroit using forthcoming Boeing Dreamliner
aircraft, according to a Bloomberg report Continues...

Accor unveils new sustainability strategy

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 18:28 — Anonymous The hotel operator has revealed 21
steps to make its global portfolio of hotels more environmentally friendly by
2015 Continues...

JetKonnect to offer Premiere cabins

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 16:47 — Anonymous The rebranded low-cost subsidiary of
Jet Airways will roll out the business class product from April 17 on select
routes Continues...

Shangri-La Dalian to expand

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous One of the very first international
hotels to enter the busy seaport in Liaoning province, the property will soon
get a new tower block Continues...

Dreamliner tour to visit London and Manchester

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 15:16 — Anonymous Boeing"s world tour of its B787
Dreamliner aircraft will take in the UK later this month, with visits to
Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports Continues...

Green Cruise Line Measures on the New Disney Fantasy

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous Last month, my kids and I were lucky
enough to sail on the media preview voyage of the Disney Fantasy, the newest
ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet of four. Having conducted research on
how small ship cruising is the best green cruise option, I had concerns about
the eco-implications of our trip aboard [...]

BA"s takeover of Bmi to result in "up to 1,200 redundancies"

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 20:39 — Anonymous British Airways says that Bmi is losing
£3 million per week, and has opened a consultation with unions for full
integration of the airline into BA"s operations at Heathrow Continues...

Hong Kong Airlines crew taught martial arts

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 22:12 — Anonymous Cabin crew on Hong Kong Airlines
flights are being trained in Wing Chun, a martial arts said to "enhance
general well-being and reinforce physical health and mental wellness"
Continues...

Etihad 'did not end Aer Arann codeshare'

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 12:52 — Anonymous Abu Dhabi airline says its hand was
forced after Aer Arann network recently became part of Aer Lingus Regional
brand Continues...

Heathrow extends VIP service

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 13:42 — Anonymous Heathrow By Invitation was previously
reserved exclusively for royalty and heads of state Continues...

Fraser World loyalty programme launched

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 11:46 — Anonymous New global programme from Fraser
Hospitality rewards points for every room night stayed and features Crystal,
Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum tiers Continues...

Ryanair to cut Edinburgh routes

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 16:53 — Anonymous The carrier says it will drop eight
routes from its winter schedule, citing BAA"s refusal to offer "a competitive
cost base for more Ryanair growth" and accusing the operator of having "no
interest in securing the future of Scottish tourism, traffic and jobs"
Continues...

Best Guidebooks for e-Readers

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous My first overseas experience was a
backpacking trip through Europe with my best friend right after
college. Before the trip, we bought the Lonely Planet Europe guidebook. We
couldn't believe how big it was — and how much it weighed. At the time,
our solution was to cut out the pages we needed and throw them away [...]

Heathrow passes 70 million passengers mark

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 20:54 — Anonymous The London airport saw a record number
of travellers pass through its terminals over the last 12 months, but BAA
warned that the facility continues to operate at over 99 per cent capacity
Continues...

Phuket airport temporarily closes due to tsunami warning

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 18:18 — Anonymous The alert has been issued following the
magnitude 8.7 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia
Continues...

Accor to open second M Gallery property in the UK

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 18:02 — Anonymous The group is rebrand the Mercure Bath
Francis Hotel, following an "intensive £6 million refurbishment" project
Continues...

Doha chosen for first Middle East Amari hotel

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 18:24 — Anonymous Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group
says the 120-room hotel, located 15 minutes from the airport, aims to open in
September, and confirms Amari Hua Hin will open in Thailand in June
Continues...

Doubletree by Hilton opens in Gurgaon

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 13:59 — Anonymous This is the brand's second property in
the larger Delhi conurbation Continues...

JPA to design new Air China lounges

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 16:08 — Anonymous James Park Associates has been
commissioned to design new flagship lounges for Air China in Beijing,
Shanghai, Chengdu and Chongqing Continues...

BA revamps Club Kitchen offering

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 21:40 — Anonymous Club World passengers on long-haul
flights from Heathrow can now enjoy snacks from "great British brands"
including Waitrose and The Ice Cream Union Continues...

Best Jobs with Travel Perks and Discounts

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 17:44 — Anonymous Unfortunately, travel can get
expensive. Whether it is purchasing camping gear, or booking flights—it
seems to add up quickly. Thankfully, there are several jobs that offer great
travel discounts and perks for frequent travelers. If you're a frequent
traveler, then these may be the jobs for you. Here are some great jobs with
travel perks and discounts. [...]

BA2012 pops up in London

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 19:09 — Anonymous Business Traveller visits British
Airways" Olympic-themed venue in Shoreditch Continues...

Emirates revamps ICE digital widescreen

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 17:47 — Anonymous The new interface, developed by
Panasonic, will be introduced in all classes within two weeks across
Emirates" A380 fleet and over the next year across the majority of its B777s
Continues...

Singapore Airlines to deploy A380 on third London service

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 16:31 — Anonymous Starting from June 1, the carrier will
use the superjumbo for all three daily flights between the Lion City and the
UK capital Continues...

BA starts A380 build

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 16:46 — Anonymous Construction has begun on BA"s first
A380 superjumbo, due for delivery in 2013. The carrier also says it is "on
track" to be the first airline to have both A380 and B787 aircraft in its
fleet Continues...

Best Western sets out expansion plans in Indonesia

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The hotel group will more than
quadruple its portfolio in the archipelago by the end of 2013 Continues...

SWISS opens new Zurich arrivals lounge

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 13:56 — Anonymous New 700sqm facility, which replaces
former lounge in Arrivals 1, is located in the public area of Arrivals 2 and
contains 10 workstations, 20 showers and three hotel-style bedrooms
Continues...

The big picture: BA's refurbished B767 Club World seat

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 14:37 — Anonymous British Airways has released images of
the refurbished Club World seat on its B767 aircraft, serving routes
including New York Newark Continues...

Etihad expands Brussels Airlines codeshare

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 17:41 — Anonymous New agreement covers services to Lyon,
Marseille and Toulouse Continues...

SIA bids farewell to the "Queen of the Skies" from 1970s

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 08:25 — Anonymous The carrier's last B747, which flew a
special flight between Singapore and Hong Kong, is now replaced by the A380
Continues...

Oman Air posts RO110 million loss in 2011

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:42 — Anonymous Airline describes it as a "justified"
loss as a result of 38% increase in fuel prices Continues...

AACO urges global solution to ETS

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:24 — Anonymous Arab Air Carriers Organisation issues
six-point declaration at Doha meeting Continues...

New Tried and Tested reviews added

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous We've recently added new reviews
including a look at Hong Kong Airlines' new Club Premier offering, Cathay's
new premium economy seat, and the new Alyn Williams restaurant at the
Westbury Continues...

Just the ticket

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Desperate to see the Games? Jenny
Southan reveals last-minute hospitality options for the Olympics Continues...

Route of the month

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter looks at how new
services can benefit business travellers. This month: options from London to
Taipei Continues...

In the picture

Sat, 04/07/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Stats presented in illuminating ways.
This month: doing business abroad Continues...

Hubs of activity

Sat, 04/07/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Operating a hub airport can pay huge
dividends for a city, country and national airline. Alex McWhirter reports on
the ones getting it right Continues...

Oetker Collection opens Palais Namaskar

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 11:40 — Anonymous The 41 villa-and-suite property, a
20-minute drive outside Marrakech, opens its doors today Continues...

In focus

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter examines topical
business travel issues. This month: the future of nonstop flights between the
US and Asia Continues...

LA Story

Fri, 04/06/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous With a new airport terminal set to open
and ambitious Downtown redevelopment, Jenny Southan finds the City of Angels
on the brink of a surprising transformation Continues...

Best Travel Water Bottle for Kids

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 19:30 — Anonymous Parents who travel green are among the
most responsible consumers: not only are they committed to eco-friendly
products, but they demand the highest standards when it comes to the safety
of their kids. I'd like to think I'm no exception, which is why I did
extensive research before purchasing stainless steel water bottles for my
[...]

Tried and Tested: Cathay Pacific B777-300ER premium economy

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 18:20 — Anonymous Business Traveller's Asia-Pacific
edition reviews the new premium economy product from Cathay Pacific, on the
aircraft's delivery flight from Seattle Continues...

W hotels to number 60 by 2015

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 19:10 — Anonymous Business Traveller gets a Starwood
update at official launch of W Paris Opéra Continues...

Turkish Airlines expanding in KSA, Kuwait and Iraq

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 11:54 — Anonymous Riyadh increases to 14 flights a week,
Kuwait rises to 21 a week and services to Erbil and Baghdad are both set to
expand this summer Continues...

BA unveils Newark lounge and B767 refresh

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 16:37 — Anonymous The carrier has opened a new
"Galleries-style" lounge at New York Newark airport, along with refurbished
B767 aircraft serving the Newark-London route Continues...

Hyatt Place Bayamón targets 2014 opening

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:35 — Anonymous Marks the company's first select
service hotel in Puerto Rico and return to the Caribbean island after
nine-year absence Continues...

Airbus enhances A350XWB premium seats

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:45 — Anonymous The four-strong range now encompasses
'Journey', 'Equinox', 'Cirrus' and 'Arcus' models, all of which convert into
flatbeds Continues...

Accor opens rebranded properties in Bangkok and Pattaya

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 16:35 — Anonymous Sofitel Bangkok Silom and Pullman
Pattaya Aisawan have become Pullman Bangkok Hotel G and Pullman Pattaya Hotel
G respectively Continues...

No more name changes from Kulula

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 21:09 — Anonymous Kulula will no longer allow name
changes. If you are a frequent traveller on Kulula, we can sign you up for
Kulula Biz Deals, provided the minimum spend is met. Biz Deals entitles
travellers to the following: * 2 x free 'admin changes' eg name change,
(valued at R150) per

Watch out Washington - here comes Emirates

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 20:30 — Anonymous Washington Dulles International Airport
will see the start of a new Emirates service come September later this year.
Operating the B777-300 ER aircraft on this route means that 8 private suites,
42 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 304 seats in Economy will be available
on this

Kenya Airways and the New Delhi flights

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 20:37 — Anonymous As from 15 May Kenya Airways will have
direct flights to new Delhi, India.  The route will be operational four
times a week departing from Nairobi on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and
Sundays at 13:50 arriving at New Delhi at 00:50. Mumbai will be the next
Indian city

U-Bag it around the World

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 20:46 — Anonymous U-BAG is a leading brand in the United
Kingdom and South Africa of UBI Worldwide Limited. U-BAG specializes in
sending excess baggage andpersonal effects as unaccompanied baggage by air to
over 500 destinations worldwide.  There benefits are listed below: U-

Philile update

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 21:14 — Anonymous There is some exciting progress being
made at the Philile Foundation in their quest to develop a pre-school in the
Cosmo City area.  Philile has received news that the transfer of the
property has finally come through. Their dream to build a preschool which can
be used at

Europcar's Green Initiatives

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 21:17 — Anonymous Europcar, one of South Africa’s
leading car rental companies, is once again demonstrating its commitment to
sustainability and the preservation of natural resources by being the lead
sponsor of Green Office Week (GOW) for the second year.  Now in its third
year, GOW is an annual initi

Why Use a Travel Agent?

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous I definitely consider myself
a do-it-yourself traveler (I'm on track to visit 30 countries by my 30th
birthday), so people are surprised when I tell them that I use a travel
agent. Of course, there are times when I opt to book my own travel. For
example, we're visiting friends in Orlando soon and I bought the [...]

Etihad launches flights to East Africa

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 20:21 — Anonymous Eithad Airways began their first
flights to Nairobi in early April this year. The daily service is the first
into East Africa and an important step in establishing a presence in this
region. The A320 will be operational on this route offering 16 Business Class
and 120 Economy Class seat

Airlink to begin flights to Maun

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 20:25 — Anonymous Airlink will begin daily flights
between Johannesburg and Maun, Botswana from mid June later this year. One
aircraft from the fleet of Embraer ERJ 137 regional jets, configured with 37
seats, will operate the route. Flights will depart Johannesburg at 11:45 and
arr

Virgin begins B747 Gatwick refit

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 17:06 — Anonymous The carrier says a total of 125 staff
will fit over 32,000 new parts to its seven B747 Gatwick aircraft, serving
routes to destinations including Orlando and Las Vegas Continues...

Bmi flights for sale at ba.com

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 15:25 — Anonymous With the sale of Bmi to IAG now
approved by the European Commission, BA is to begin selling selected Bmi
flights at ba.com, with a codeshare agreement also allowing passengers to
earn Avios Continues...

Etihad announces FFP earning changes

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 16:36 — Anonymous Etihad Airways is changing the number
of miles earned by passengers travelling on certain fare codes, with some
economy fares seeing the number of miles earned reduced to half the current
amount Continues...

Park Hyatt debuts in Hyderabad

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 21:47 — Anonymous The 185-room hotel is located in the
Banjara Hill district of the city, and features Italian restaurant Tre-Forni,
and a spa with sauna, steam room and swimming pool Continues...

Stansted Easter strike called off

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 23:13 — Anonymous Industrial action by baggage handling
staff at Stansted airport this weekend has been called off, following talks
between trade unions and employers Swissport Continues...

Tried and Tested: Alyn Williams at the Westbury

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 20:02 — Anonymous Business Traveller reviews the new
restaurant at the Westbury hotel in Mayfair, serving "refined contemporary
French cuisine based on British produce" Continues...

Tips for Packing Carry-On Luggage Only with Kids

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 18:24 — Anonymous The sheer horror of lost luggage is
enough incentive for families to pack carry-on luggage only, but with nearly
all airlines charging checked luggage fees, doing so will also ease the
burden on your wallet. Think it can't be done? Following the tips below
will have you packing light on your next family vacation: 1. Use the
'roll' [...]

MAS bans infants and children from A380 upper deck economy

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 17:07 — Anonymous The new move applies to all passengers
under 12 Continues...

Atlasjet to launch London-Istanbul service

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 16:04 — Anonymous The Turkish carrier will fly six
times-weekly between Stansted and Istanbul"s Ataturk airport from May 5
Continues...

Air France reorganises at Paris CDG

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 16:00 — Anonymous Paris Charles de Gaulle and the French
flag carrier are revamping their operations in a bid to speed up connection
times and make the airport Europe"s preferred hub Continues...

Swissotel continues Indian growth with Grand Mumbai

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 18:15 — Anonymous Swissotel Hotels and Resorts is set to
continue its expansion into India by signing a management contract for the
300-room Grand Mumbai, due to open in 2014 Continues...

The big picture: BA unveils Dove livery

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 16:54 — Anonymous British Airways has unveiled the golden
Dove livery which has been painted onto nine A319 aircraft as part of the
carrier's London 2012 celebrations Continues...

Royal Jordanian 'in talks over merger'

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 11:24 — Anonymous IAG and Gulf carriers in the frame as
Oneworld carrier sees consolidation as "inevitable", according to a recent
Bloomberg interview Continues...

Easyhotel to open Johannesburg property

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 15:23 — Anonymous Having announced plans to open 50
properties across Africa last year, the budget hotel group has now confirmed
Johannesburg will be the first location to open later this year Continues...

Renaissance Hotels to open nine hotels

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 18:24 — Anonymous The brand has plans to open properties
in Barcelona, Shanghai and the Tuscany region of Italy Continues...

Etihad to fly to South America and Vietnam

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 15:29 — Anonymous President and CEO James Hogan said the
move into its sixth continent marks the airline's "coming of age" and will
raise competition with Emirates and Qatar Continues...

Tried and Tested: Hong Kong Airlines A330-200 Club Premier

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 21:58 — Anonymous Business Traveller reviews the new Hong
Kong Airlines all-business class service between London Gatwick and Hong Kong
Continues...

MGallery Doha targets 2015 opening

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 15:36 — Anonymous The 215-room boutique hotel will be
located opposite Souq Waqif, close to the airport and Doha"s business
districts, and offer "a modern interpretation of Qatari heritage and
hospitality" Continues...

EVA Air boss talks about future plans

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 09:14 — Anonymous The airline's president KW Chang shares
with Business Traveller his views on Taipei's future as an aviation hub, what
Star Alliance can bring to the business and his new ambassador Hello Kitty
Continues...

Win a trip for two to Amsterdam

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 14:45 — Anonymous Thalys, also known as the "red
train", has teamed up with Rail Europe to offer one lucky reader a pair of
return tickets from London to Amsterdam Continues...

Okura launches Prestige brand in Bangkok

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:02 — Anonymous This will be the Japanese hotel group's
first property in Thailand Continues...

Frequent traveller: It's showtime

Sun, 04/01/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous In which our correspondent goes into
battle at a trade fair and just about comes out alive... Continues...

Green Living & Travel Round-Up: Organic Easter Chocolate & Travel with Siri

Sat, 03/31/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous From a fair trade Easter and an Olympic
guide to to solo travel tips and travel with Siri, here's a round-up our
favorite posts about travel and green living from recent weeks. Learn the
upsides to studying a language in its native country with 9 Reasons to Learn
a Language Abroad from Vagabonding. If you're heading to [...]

Transport the main issue for Gatwick"s future

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 23:10 — Anonymous Gatwick airport has completed the
three-month public consultation phase of its "Master Plan" with ground
transport and noise the pressing issues for local residents Continues...

EU approves IAG purchase of Bmi

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 23:18 — Anonymous The EU Commission has approved the
purchase of Bmi by the International Airlines Group, with CEO Willie Walsh
calling it "great news for Britain" Continues...

Business Traveller April edition now live

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 16:00 — Anonymous Subscribers can now access the latest
edition online, with a report on what travellers really want from their hotel
room, a look at hub airports worldwide, and destination features on
Vancouver, Hyderabad, Sharm el-Sheikh and LA Continues...

Lufthansa to debut B747-8I on Washington route

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 17:14 — Anonymous The launch customer for the passenger
version of the Boeing 747-8I jumbo is set to debut the aircraft on its
Frankfurt-Washington route Continues...

SIA and Virgin Australia expand partnership

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 18:18 — Anonymous From now on, Virgin Australia
passengers can include SIA-operated flights to various Asia destinations in
one ticket Continues...

Tried and Tested: The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras Renaissance London

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 18:21 — Anonymous Business Traveller reviews the
fine-dining restaurant within Marriott's Renaissance hotel at St Pancras
station Continues...

Meet in Sharm el-Sheikh

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous With world-class diving and dramatic
landscapes, Jenny Southan finds the Sinai Peninsula makes an ideal incentive
destination Continues...

LA story

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous With a new airport terminal set to open
and ambitious Downtown redevelopment, Jenny Southan finds the City of Angels
on the brink of a surprising transformation Continues...

Back on track

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Frequent travellers are at increased
risk from back pain, but simple strategies can help to prevent it, says Sally
Brown Continues...

What's in a room?

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous At a time when many hotels are adding
flashy extras to stand out from the competition, what is it that time-poor
travellers really want to find beyond the door? Liat Clark reportss
Continues...

Lyon's quest

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous France"s second city is on a mission
– to become one of the world"s premier centres for research and innovation.
Liat Clark reports Continues...

Vancouver on wheels

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Tom Otley gets on his bike for a
cycling tour of the scenic Canadian city Continues...

Malaysia Airlines to accommodate AirAsia X passengers

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:52 — Anonymous All travellers previously confirmed on
now-cancelled AirAsia X flights to London, Paris, Mumbai and New Delhi will
be transferred Continues...

Just the ticket

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Desperate to see the Games? Jenny
Southan reveals last-minute hospitality options for the Olympics Continues...

Route of the month

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter looks at how new
services can benefit business travellers. This month: options from London to
Taipei Continues...

In focus

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter examines topical
business travel issues. This month: the future of nonstop flights between the
US and Asia Continues...

Frequent traveller: It's showtime

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous In which our correspondent goes into
battle at a trade fair and just about comes out alive... Continues...

Editor's lunch: serviced apartments

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Are serviced apartments a real
alternative to hotels? Michelle Mannion reports from Business Traveller"s
recent debate on the issue Continues...

Cut the cost of... car hire

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller offers
tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money. This month: car hire
Continues...

Sight and sound

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Whether you want to jot down that
killer idea or capture an unforgettable vista, Steve Dinneen rounds up the
latest gadgets for recording the moment Continues...

Hotel De La Paix Siem Reap to become Park Hyatt

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 07:28 — Anonymous The hotel will temporarily close in
June for the rebranding exercise Continues...

Hilton and Holiday Inn to co-locate in Nuremburg

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 22:14 — Anonymous Foremost Hospitality is to develop
Hampton by Hilton and Holiday Inn Express properties in a "double project"
located next to the city"s main rail station Continues...

MEPs call for improved air passenger rights

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 21:24 — Anonymous The European parliament has called on
the EU Commission to tighten rules on help and compensation for flight delays
and cancellations Continues...

Easter baggage strike looms at Stansted

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 22:33 — Anonymous Baggage handling staff at Stansted
airport have voted to strike during the Easter weekend, over claims that new
shift patterns could result in pay cuts of up to £1,000 Continues...

Home Swapping: Top 3 Benefits (and Myths)

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous A farmhouse nestled among the maples of
Vermont, a villa in in the heart of Tuscany, a ski cabin buried under snow in
Switzerland… all for the low price of $9.95 a month on a home exchange site
such as HomeExchange.com. It sounds too good to be true, but travelers all
over the world are [...]

Schiphol launches electric business taxi service

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 18:49 — Anonymous Amsterdam Schiphol airport has launched
a new wifi-enabled business and electric business taxi service Continues...

Win a million Skywards miles

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 13:08 — Anonymous Draw taking place at the Dubai World
Cup on Saturday offers a top prize of million miles, while the runner-up will
receive 500,000 miles and third place collects 250,000 miles Continues...

ANA to launch premium economy on London route

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 15:29 — Anonymous The Japanese carrier will begin rolling
out its new premium economy seat from this September, on routes from Tokyo to
cities including New York, London, Frankfurt and Paris Continues...

Thai Airways to offer wifi on A380s

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 17:49 — Anonymous Passengers will be able to make mobile
phone calls and use internet-enabled devices on the carrier's fleet of six
superjumbos, the first of which is due for delivery in the third quarter of
this year Continues...

Eva Air confirmed to join Star Alliance

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 12:56 — Anonymous Process for achieving full integration
will begin immediately with Air China as the mentor airline Continues...

China Southern Airlines installs SkyPriority at Beijing

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 08:07 — Anonymous Having introduced the programme to
Guangzhou and Beijing airports, the carrier is working on getting it set up
in Urumqi and Chongqing Continues...

UAE 'needs broader hotel mix'

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 13:24 — Anonymous MCI Group regional director calls on
UAE to develop a broader range of hotels to cater for large-scale
associations and conventions Continues...

Spanish strike leads to flight disruption

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 21:18 — Anonymous Carriers including Iberia, Ryanair and
Easyjet have cancelled flights between the UK and Spain tomorrow (March 29),
due to a general strike in the country Continues...

Rotana targets Abu Dhabi, Dubai and India

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 17:55 — Anonymous Mid-market Centro hotel will open on
the doorsteps of ADNEC in July, which will be followed by two more hotels in
Dubai and new push into India Continues...

Mandarin Oriental signs new Marrakech property

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 17:40 — Anonymous The luxury hotel group has signed an
agreement to manage a 61-room hotel in Marrakech, following last year"s
decision to withdraw its management contract on another property in the city
Continues...

St Regis Doha opening March 31

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 19:15 — Anonymous The 336-room property will feature 10
F&B venues including Gordon Ramsay and Hakkasan restaurants, Astor Grill, the
region"s first Remède Spa and first Jazz at Lincoln Center club outside the
US Continues...

Air New Zealand to drop Beijing flights

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 15:47 — Anonymous The carrier says it will cut its
twice-weekly service to the Chinese capital in June, in favour of increased
frequencies to the financial centre of Shanghai Continues...

Aloft Cupertino due summer 2013

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 21:31 — Anonymous Starwood Hotels and Resorts has
announced its second Aloft-branded hotel in Silicon Valley as it continues a
global growth push Continues...

48 Hours in Olympic National Park: A Photo Tour

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous Entering Olympic National Park on
Washington's Olympic Peninsula is akin to stepping foot onto the surface of
another planet. The only temperate rain forest in North America, the
peninsula's dense terrain and near-constant downpours call to mind a South
American tropical jungle. Only the temperatures (and seasonal snow) give away
its North American location. Most [...]

Scoot to fly to Tianjin

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 16:06 — Anonymous This will be the low-cost carrier's
third destination and first in Mainland China Continues...

BA to launch London City-Venice route

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 17:52 — Anonymous British Airways is to add to its
growing number of routes served out of London City, with a new service to
Venice launching in September Continues...

Qantas to fly commercial biofuel service

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 18:32 — Anonymous The Australian carrier is to operate
its first commercial flight using a 50:50 mix of biofuel and conventional jet
fuel next month Continues...

Jetstar Hong Kong will not cannabalise Jetstar Japan, airline boss says

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 07:05 — Anonymous The two sister low-cost carriers are to
complement each other and cover different aspects of the growing China market
Continues...

JAL takes delivery of first two Dreamliners

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 13:49 — Anonymous The carrier will deploy these aircraft
on flights to Boston, Beijing, Moscow, New Delhi and Singapore, followed by
Helsinki and San Diego Continues...

Easyjet begins trial of allocated seating

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The carrier is offering three bands of
paid-for allocated seating, with the trial taking place on selected leisure
routes from Luton and Glasgow Continues...

Caribbean Airlines to launch Gatwick-Trinidad route

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 23:03 — Anonymous The national carrier of Trinidad and
Tobago will launch four times-weekly non-stop flights between Gatwick and
Port of Spain in June, with a further three flights per week operating via
Barbados Continues...

Best Vegan Shoes for Walking and Travel

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous As a vegetarian, I am always looking
for great vegan and vegetarian travel gear. I also like packing
light, which means that I can only bring a couple of pairs of shoes when I
am traveling. So I love vegan shoes that I can wear whether I am walking on
the beach or exploring a new city. Here are [...]

Guoman and Thistle launch loyalty scheme

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 19:07 — Anonymous Guests at Guoman and Thistle properties
in the UK can now earn Signature rewards including upgrades, late check-out
privileges and free Sunday lunch Continues...

World's largest Holiday Inn and Conrad to open in Macau on April 11

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 09:44 — Anonymous The two properties are part of Sands
Cotai Central, which also features a mall and will be joined by Sheraton
Macao in September Continues...

Qantas and China Eastern to launch Jetstar Hong Kong

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 12:07 — Anonymous The low-cost carrier is scheduled to
begin operations in 2013 Continues...

Gulf carriers suspend Baghdad flights

Mon, 03/26/2012 - 14:18 — Anonymous Neither Emirates nor Etihad are flying
to the Iraqi capital this week, ahead of the Arab League meeting on March 29
and a warning from Iraq authorities there may be commercial restrictions
Continues...

MMA Airlines targets May launch

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 12:12 — Anonymous New LCC will enter crowded UAE market,
targeting routes to the Subcontinent Continues...

Luxury hotels for Real Madrid Resort Island

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 15:04 — Anonymous Sporting showcase due to open in Ras Al
Khaimah by January 2015 aims to bolster brand's appeal in Middle East and
Asia Continues...

Second Rotana opening in Al Ain

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 18:02 — Anonymous The 250-room hotel, adjoining the Wahat
Hili Mall, will contain rooms spread over six floors, as well as six
conference rooms and business amenities Continues...

Masterstroke

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Forget bland décor – a growing
number of hotels are using art to make a statement, build their brand and
entice guests, writes Jenny Southan Continues...

Top-class Toronto

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Other cities may get the glory but
Canada"s financial capital is rich in culture, teeming with entertainment
options and blessed with natural beauty, discovers Sarah Staples Continues...

Olympic winner

Sat, 03/24/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Four years on from its own Games, Jenny
Southan finds Beijing is continuing to develop apace Continues...

Malmaison to open Dundee property

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 23:01 — Anonymous Boutique hotel brand Malmaison is to
open a 91-room hotel in Scotland"s fourth largest city, with an agreement to
redevelop a listed building formerly housing the Tay Hotel Continues...

Iberia Express to launch on Sunday

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 20:57 — Anonymous The Iberia subsidiary will fly from
Madrid to 17 destinations this summer, including Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma,
Malaga and Seville Continues...

First look: Apex Temple Court Hotel

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 19:42 — Anonymous Business Traveller takes a tour around
the third London property by the four-star Apex Hotels brand, located off
Fleet Street within the capital"s Inner Temple area Continues...

Westin to open six hotels in China

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 13:19 — Anonymous The group has said it is on target to
open its 200th hotel worldwide this year, with a focus on Asia, particularly
China Continues...

Boeing joins Airbus in criticism of EU ETS

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 16:27 — Anonymous The two aircraft manufacturers state
that the scheme will hurt jobs, referring to the threat by Chinese airlines
to cancel orders Continues...

Easyjet opens new bases in Toulouse and Nice

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 00:12 — Anonymous The low-cost carrier has increased its
presence in France with two new bases in the southern cities of Toulouse and
Nice, in an attempt to solidify its position as France"s second largest
carrier Continues...

Hilton to open new Amsterdam Schiphol property

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 01:15 — Anonymous The 433-room hotel will be located
close to the group"s existing property on the access road to the airport
terminal, which will be demolished once the new hotel opens in 2015
Continues...

British Airways Olympic film Boy unveiled

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 18:25 — Anonymous Business Traveller had a sneak preview
of the British Airways-sponsored short film Boy, starring Timothy Spall,
which will be shown onboard in the run-up to London 2012 Continues...

Fairmont opens first hotel in Eastern Europe

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 23:31 — Anonymous The 258-room Fairmont Grand Hotel Kiev
opened its doors this week, making it the luxury chain"s first property in
Eastern Europe Continues...

Yurt Camping Guide: Year-Round Yurts in State Parks

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous Thanks to yurt camping, the newest
camping craze taking off like wildfire across the U.S., you don't need to
own a (gas guzzling) RV or camping trailer to enjoy state parks and
campgrounds all year long. Park systems in nearly every state now feature
these fun, functional, and cozy shelters in at least a handful [...]

Hotel de Crillon to close for refurb

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 18:03 — Anonymous The luxury Paris hotel is to close for
two years, joining the Ritz Paris in undergoing major refurbishment in the
face of competition from new properties including Mandarin Oriental and
Shangri-La Continues...

JAL's Dreamliner to be delivered on March 25

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 13:00 — Anonymous The carrier is also revealing the
routes that will be served by this new aircraft Continues...

Emirates compensates A380 passengers 'with miles and cash'

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 15:21 — Anonymous President Tim Clark describes the
situation as "a mess" in an interview with Bloomberg Continues...

Two hotels for Dubai cultural hub

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 14:29 — Anonymous An opera house and modern art museum
also form part of the future plans for Downtown Dubai Continues...

BA extends DIY bag tagging to London City

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 21:13 — Anonymous British Airways passengers departing
London City with checked luggage can now tag the bags themselves, following
the launch of the service at Gatwick airport last year Continues...

Air Berlin set to adopt Etihad’s business class seating

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 22:11 — Anonymous The carrier looks set to refit selected
A330 aircraft serving the Berlin-Abu Dhabi route with Etihad's business
class seating, following the Gulf airline's increased shareholding in Air
Berlin last year Continues...

Raffles opening in the Maldives and Manila

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 18:38 — Anonymous Raffles Konotta Maldives and Raffles
Makati scheduled to open towards the end of this year, and next year will see
new properties in Hainan, Istanbul and Jakarta Continues...

Air Berlin launches double miles promotion

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 19:12 — Anonymous Members of Air Berlin's Topbonus
programme can earn double miles when flying on any Oneworld carrier, and
members of other Oneworld airline loyalty schemes will earn double miles on
Air Berlin flights Continues...

Etihad and China Eastern sign MoU

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 18:13 — Anonymous Etihad's second proposed tie-up with a
Chinese carrier encompasses schedule co-ordination, codesharing between the
UAE and China - and in time on each other's networks - full frequent flyer
reciprocity, airport lounge access and joint product development Continues...

Iberia Express to join Oneworld as affiliate member

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 18:42 — Anonymous The Iberia subsidiary will launch
services on Sunday March 25, and will immediately become an affiliate member
of the Oneworld alliance Continues...

Second Radisson Blu opens in Chennai

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 13:46 — Anonymous This property, along with 13 others in
the pipeline for India, furthers the parent group's Ambition 2015 masterplan
Continues...

Special report: Oneworld gears up for new Berlin hub

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 15:34 — Anonymous Business Traveller attended the
inauguration of Air Berlin into Oneworld at the forthcoming Berlin
Brandenburg airport, which will become the alliance's third largest hub in
Europe when it opens in June Continues...

Jumeirah Restaurants hungry for expansion

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 11:30 — Anonymous As a second Rivington Grill opens in
Dubai, plans are afoot to roll out Noodle House "in a major European country"
soon and a new venue opens in Bahrain next month Continues...

Cameron admits need for more air capacity

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 21:23 — Anonymous Prime Minster David Cameron has
admitted the government must find ways to increase air capacity in the south
east to maintain the UK"s position as a major aviation hub. Continues...

What to Bring: Camping List

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 20:16 — Anonymous Camping is one of the best ways to
travel green. Unfortunately, many well-intentioned campers leave behind a
bigger footprint than they realize. In order to have a truly green camping
experience, it is important to practice leave-no-trace camping. One of the
easiest ways to do that is to simply buy and bring less gear. Whether you
[...]

Virgin airlines make flight rewards global

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 18:20 — Anonymous Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin America
and Virgin Australia have fully linked their frequent flier programs
Continues...

Hong Kong government gives green light for third runway

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 18:17 — Anonymous The city's airport authority will now
need to complete an environmental assessment, plan design details and a
financial analysis of the project before getting final approval Continues...

Helsinki

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 19:01 — Anonymous Alisha Haridasani discovers a
fascinating conglomeration of distinctive designs and delectable treats in
2012's World Design Capital Continues...

Jet Airways to rebrand low-cost carriers as JetKonnect

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:06 — Anonymous Its two low-cost subsidiaries, Jet Lite
and Jet Airways Konnect, will be rebranded under the new single brand
Continues...

IHG expands presence in Latin America

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 20:30 — Anonymous The hotel company has signed agreements
for three more Holiday Inn Express hotels in Colombia Continues...

Marriott to open in Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 20:33 — Anonymous The 216-guestroom property is slated to
open in 2014 Continues...

Global launch for StarwoodMeetings.com

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 15:03 — Anonymous Maps, floor plans and meeting services,
among other features, across 1,000 hotels now available on dedicated portal
Continues...

First look: Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 13:31 — Anonymous Five-star brand makes artistic arrival
in the UAE capital Continues...

Legoland opens hotel to business

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 10:39 — Anonymous Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel now open
for team building - highest Lego tower wins. Continues...

W Singapore to open in August this year

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The hotel, located on Sentosa Island,
will reflect its natural surroundings Continues...

Lufthansa seeks Gulf airline restrictions

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 22:05 — Anonymous The German national airline"s CEO,
Christoph Franz, has criticised the Gulf carriers for their aggressive
European expansion, Alex McWhirter reports Continues...

6 Tips for How to Use Twitter for Travel

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 20:00 — Anonymous Earlier this month Twitter announced
that it is now available in 28 languages, and millions of people around the
world are active on the social networking site. If you have been hesitant to
jump on the 140-character bandwagon, here is just one more reason you should:
It can be a great travel tool. Whether you are [...]

First Pullman opens in Morocco

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 18:38 — Anonymous Pullman Marrakech Palmeraie Resort &
Spa contains 252 rooms spread around an olive grove, along with a congress
room and nine meeting rooms Continues...

Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, Istanbul opening May 1

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 19:02 — Anonymous Dubai group's first management venture
in Turkey is a luxury museum hotel containing 115 rooms Continues...

Heathrow Express set for more strikes

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 18:22 — Anonymous Heathrow Express is set to be hit by
two more days of strike action in the next week Continues...

Airlines warn on Olympics airport delays

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 18:18 — Anonymous Airlines are warning that there could
be "severe delay and disruption" at the major airports in the south-east
during the Olympics this summer Continues...

IHG launches Hualuxe brand for Chinese travellers

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 13:59 — Anonymous The upscale brand will initially be
launched in China before opening in major cities around the world
Continues...

Cut the cost of... flights

Sun, 03/18/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller offers
tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money. This month: cutting the
cost of flights Continues...

Inspector gadgets

Sat, 03/17/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Steve Dinneen delves into the murky
world of corporate and domestic espionage, and reveals which gadgets you
should have in your secret stash Continues...

Ask Alex

Sat, 03/17/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller's consumer editor
Alex McWhirter answers your latest questions on car rental prices, avoiding
APD charges, and flight frequencies between Gatwick and Malaga Continues...

Etihad to offer organic first class dining

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 22:44 — Anonymous The carrier has partnered with Abu
Dhabi Organics Farms to offer its first class passengers organic food
products including eggs, vegetables and honey Continues...

Top 5 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Worldwide: Go Green on March 17th

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 21:00 — Anonymous Originating as a Catholic holiday, St.
Patrick's Day has long been regarded as the party of the year in cities
proud of Irish heritage. Ireland hardly holds a monopoly on the holiday,
however: St. Patrick's Day celebrations can be found worldwide. Wherever
you're roaming, a parade, festival, or at least a leprechaun is sure to
[...]

Cityjet increases LCY-Edinburgh flights

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 17:21 — Anonymous The Air France subsidiary has added a
fourth-daily weekday service between London City and Edinburgh, as well as
Sunday evening flight from London City to the Scottish capital Continues...

Icelandair to launch Gatwick-Reykjavik route

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 18:58 — Anonymous The carrier is the latest to announce
new flights between London and Iceland, with a twice-weekly service from
Gatwick complimenting its existing Heathrow flights Continues...

Arik Air suspends London-Abuja route

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 17:41 — Anonymous The carrier has again been forced to
suspend its route between London and Abuja, following the breakdown in
discussions between the UK and Nigeria governments over bilateral air service
agreements Continues...

Tune Hotels opens in Manila

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous This is the no-frills hotel group's
third property in the Philippines, with four more to come Continues...

Emirates to launch Washington route

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 22:19 — Anonymous The carrier will fly daily between
Dubai and Washington DC starting on September 12, using three-class
B777-300ER aircraft Continues...

Melia to open property in La Defense district of Paris

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 23:22 — Anonymous Melia Hotels International is to open a
369-room hotel in the La Defense district of Paris in 2014 Continues...

5 Tips for a Green Safari Adventure in Africa

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 19:00 — Anonymous Imagine being able to witness the
legendary wildebeest migration first-hand, or getting to watch dozens of
elephants at a watering hole. Going on a safari in Africa is an adventure of
a lifetime. Although safaris are not known for being green, it is possible
to have an environmentally friendly safari experience. I've gone on a dozen
[...]

Virgin Media to provide wifi for London Underground

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 18:26 — Anonymous Sir Richard Branson"s Virgin Media has
been selected to provide wifi internet services at London Underground
stations from this summer Continues...

IATA urges major reforms to Indian aviation industry

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 17:27 — Anonymous Tony Tyler, director general and chief
executive of the industry body, proposes ways to make the country's airlines
competitive globally Continues...

The big picture: King's Cross Western Concourse

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 19:27 — Anonymous London's King's Cross station has
completed the £550 million redevelopment of its Western Concourse, with 45
million passengers per year set to benefit from the new facilities when it
opens next week Continues...

Centara to launch four-star brand in Bangkok this year

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 11:46 — Anonymous The Centra Central Station Bangkok, the
group's second property in the Thai capital, is marketed as an affordable
hotel Continues...

Park Hyatt Sydney reopens

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 14:23 — Anonymous Following multimillion dollar
renovation, hotel now features three rooftop suites built on a new fourth
level, providing close to 360-degree views of the famous sights Continues...

Dusit offering free wifi globally

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 12:00 — Anonymous Thai group says universal connectivity
is no longer optional and a basic amenity, like housekeeping and concierge
services Continues...

Metropolitan Hotel Dubai closes

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 14:00 — Anonymous Today marks the end of an era for the
popular landmark hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road Continues...

Virgin to relaunch Mumbai route

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 16:47 — Anonymous The carrier will offer a daily service
to the Indian city for the first time since 2009, operated with new A330
aircraft fitted with the carrier's forthcoming Upper Class Dreamsuite
Continues...

Kingfisher cancels international routes

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 18:29 — Anonymous The carrier has already ceased several
routes including London-Delhi in order to cut costs, and all wide-body
international services will be dropped as of April 9 Continues...

AirAsia X ups frequencies to Taipei and Perth

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 13:11 — Anonymous This positive news is in response to
the growing popularity of both destinations Continues...

BA unveils Olympics menu

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 16:45 — Anonymous Simon Hulstone and Heston Blumenthal
have created meals inspired by BOAC menus from 1948, the last time the
Olympics was held in London Continues...

Etihad adding four Cairo flights

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:17 — Anonymous Airline anticipates rising demand from
government officials and business travellers, with new A320 services starting
June Continues...

Looking back: BOAC menu from 1948

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 17:01 — Anonymous As part of BA's research into its
London 2012 in-flight meal service for this summer, the carrier has published
a BOAC menu from 1948, the last time London staged the Games Continues...

Finnair trials anti-jet lag headset

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 23:46 — Anonymous Passengers on the carrier"s route
between Helsinki and Shanghai will be able to try out a "bright light
headset" said to help passengers adapt to jet lag by channeling bright light
into the brain via the ear canal Continues...

Skywork revamps fare structure

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 23:05 — Anonymous The Swiss carrier, which flies between
London City and Bern, has launched four new fare categories, including a
bundled option offering flexible ticketing, onboard iPads and lounge access
Continues...

How to Use Pinterest as a Trip Planner

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 21:00 — Anonymous It seems that everyone, from my
journalist friends to my elderly neighbor, is raving about Pinterest these
days. Visually appealing and surprisingly intuitive to use, its vast array of
user-generated "pinboards" make it a natural travel and trip planner.
Best of all, Pinterest meets multiple travel planning needs, taking your next
adventure from conception to [...]

Etihad and Air Berlin integrating Dreamliner programmes

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 18:18 — Anonymous The cost-saving move will see both
airlines share infrastructure, pool maintenance, develop joint training
programmes, streamline purchasing activity and work jointly on product
development Continues...

Mandarin Oriental to open in Atlanta

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 16:04 — Anonymous The luxury brand will take over the
Mansion on Peachtree from Rosewood Hotels and Resorts from May Continues...

Kingfisher to drop London routes?

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 18:56 — Anonymous Troubled Indian carrier Kingfisher
Airlines looks set to drop flights from Heathrow to Delhi and Mumbai from
next month Continues...

Emirates Launches Seattle Route

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 16:31 — Anonymous Emirates launched the first direct air
bridge between the Middle East and America’s Northwest earlier this
month, as its inaugural service from Dubai departed for Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport.  The Emirates’ -Seattle service is set to
generate a host of

Meet and Seat now on SA Flights

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 16:39 — Anonymous KLM’s Meet & Seat lets you find
out about interesting people who will be on board your KLM flight such as
other passengers attending the same event as you at your destination. Simply
share your Facebook or LinkedIn profile through Manage my Booking. Next,
check other p

SAA to grow domestic market

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 16:51 — Anonymous South African Airways is repositioning
itself domestically, with the first signs being more pro-active and tactical
specials to be released into the market, says Head of Market RSA & Voyager,
Manoj Papa. Speaking at the recent ITMSA forum in Cape Town, Papa said a new
group corpor

Save on Data Roaming Charges

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 16:57 — Anonymous Save on data roaming costs with Flight
Centre South Africa and Maxroam Flight Centre South Africa and Maxroam has
signed a partnership deal that will allow travellers to save as much as 90%
on their data roaming charging while abroad. The Maxroam SIM card has no
connec

Travelling to Nigeria? Take Note.

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 17:01 — Anonymous Please note that due to the
“stringent” immigration requirements imposed by the Nigerian
Authorities, all business and leisure travelers to Nigeria must carry the
following documentation with them in accordance with Nigerian immigration
requirements:   1. Letter of Invi

Radisson Blu - High Speed Internet

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 17:08 — Anonymous Get free, high-speed Internet at any
Radisson Blu hotel around the world. With their easy-to-follow instructions,
you can log on to your corporate network, access email, download music, shop,
do whatever it is you like to do online, and do it for free! Long committed
to be

Winners of the Client Survey

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 18:25 — Anonymous Congratulations go to Mathilda
Marthinus of Cell Life, Prenesh Lingham of Continental Outdoor Media and
Kerry Holmes of Shoden Data who completed our Client Survey and were entered
into the draw. They have each won a Corporate Traveller Gift Card to the
value of R1500! Well do

Iberia pulls out of South Africa

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 18:29 — Anonymous Iberia Airlines has announced that
effective 1 May 2012 they will suspend flights between Madrid and
Johannesburg. Please speak to your Corporate Traveller travel manager should
this affect any bookings you may have. British Airways has indicated that 
as a result, c

Airbus makes noise on 'B7aid7' ruling

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 14:25 — Anonymous WTO Appellate Body found that
unaddressed subsidies to Boeing totalled around $3 billion – although US
manufacturer said that's considerably less than the $18 billion Europe has
given to Airbus Continues...

Emirates upgrading Germany services

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 15:09 — Anonymous More of the airline's daily Munich,
Dusseldorf and Frankfurt services are set to be upgraded to B777-300s
Continues...

Air India gears up for Dreamliner delivery

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 20:09 — Anonymous A Boeing Dreamliner aircraft painted in
Air India livery has touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International
airport, ahead of the delivery of the carrier's first B787 Continues...

Long-Term Travel: Why it Works for Us

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 21:21 — Anonymous Americans get an average of 25 days of
vacation each year, so when they think of travel, they often assume it must
fit into this time frame. Week-long trips can be wonderful, but often feel
like a whirlwind — especially when you're traveling internationally. By
the time you get over jet-lag, it can feel like you [...]

ETS heat turned up on European governments

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 19:01 — Anonymous Airbus and eight aviation companies
write to political leaders to take action and stop an escalating trade war
with China and other countries opposing the European Emissions Trading Scheme
Continues...

Emirates raising Rome to triple daily

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 18:06 — Anonymous New early morning flight from October
will be operated by a three-class A330-200 Continues...

AirAsia X drops Christchurch

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 17:32 — Anonymous The flight will no longer fly this
route from May 30 in order to improve cost efficiency, the carrier says
Continues...

Tom Dixon to design Mondrian London

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 18:50 — Anonymous British-based designer Tom Dixon has
taken on his first hotel project, the 360-room Mondrian London within Sea
Containers House on London"s South Bank Continues...

Qatar Airways announces five routes

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 13:08 — Anonymous Erbil, Baghdad, Kilimanjaro, Belgrade
and Myanmar will join the seven previously announced routes in 2012, while
summer network changes will see capacity ramped up in the Gulf, Europe and
Asia Continues...

Emirates counts cost of grounding A380s

Sun, 03/11/2012 - 14:11 — Anonymous Airline expects to lose up to $90m in
revenues by the end of March - but admits wing cracks have been found on 10
A380s inspected so far Continues...

Riyadh chosen for Hotel Indigo ME debut

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 14:10 — Anonymous The 225-room hotel will open in the
King Abdullah Financial District, and IHG confirms second InterContinental
hotel in the city Continues...

In the picture

Sun, 03/11/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Stats presented in illuminating ways.
This issue: hotel expansion across major international brands Continues...

In focus

Sat, 03/10/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter examines topical issues.
This month: do all-business class services work? Continues...

Changing lanes

Sat, 03/10/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Going through security can be stressful
even for seasoned travellers. Jenny Southan reports on new developments that
might make the process smoother Continues...

Scoot reveals class categories

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 23:24 — Anonymous Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of
Singapore Airlines, has revealed its seat specifications and four travel
classes ahead of its expected launch around June this year Continues...

BA gears up for premium Moscow service

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 20:48 — Anonymous This week British Airways previewed its
new long-haul service from London to the Russian capital, which will kick off
on March 25 Continues...

The Mere set to reopen as hotel and golf resort

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 19:59 — Anonymous A £15 million investment will see the
venue reopen with 81 hotel rooms, new dining options and redesigned
conference suites Continues...

4 Reasons I’m Glad I Traveled in My 20′s

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 21:15 — Anonymous A recent survey showed that more than
50% of people wished they would have saved more money for travel during their
20′s. Eighteen months after college, I quit my first "real job," sold
everything, and moved to South Africa. Throughout the next four years, I was
able to travel to over a dozen countries in [...]

Hyatt Regency to debut in Moscow

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 18:09 — Anonymous Hyatt"s Regency brand is to join the
existing Ararat Park Hyatt in Moscow in 2015, with a 297-room hotel located
within a complex including the redeveloped Dynamo Moscow football stadium
Continues...

Eastern Airways to launch Southampton-Brussels route

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 18:46 — Anonymous The regional carrier will fill the gap
left by the withdrawal of Flybe from the Southampton-Brussels route last
month Continues...

Hyatt to open two hotels at Zurich airport

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 18:28 — Anonymous The Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Place
properties will be housed within the mixed use development The Circle, and
are expected to open in 2017 Continues...

BA to launch Olympics pop-up venue

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 17:06 — Anonymous The carrier is to open a temporary
venue in East London next month showcasing its Great Britons talent. "Flight
BA2012" will offer guests a three-in-one dining, cinema and art experience
Continues...

Qantas ends talks on collaboration with Malaysia Airlines

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 16:01 — Anonymous The two carriers discussed plans to
build a premium airline together but were unable to agree on commercial terms
Continues...

Heathrow Express unveils £16 million rebrand

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 21:55 — Anonymous The BAA-owned rail operator will add
larger, individual seats in first class, as well as new widescreen TVs in
carriages, and revamped staff uniforms and corporate colours Continues...

No.1 Traveller launches new a la carte menus

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 23:21 — Anonymous The airport lounge operator has
partnered with British chef Michael Nadra to create a new paid-for a la carte
food menu at its lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick Continues...

The big picture: Hong Kong Airlines launches London flights

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 19:41 — Anonymous Hong Kong Airlines' all Club-class
A330-200 landed at Gatwick airport this morning (March 8) for the first time,
coming in half an hour ahead of schedule, at 0530 Continues...

Qantas begins A380 wifi trials

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 20:19 — Anonymous The carrier is trialling wifi
connectivity on six A380 aircraft operating between Australia and the US. The
trial will run for eight weeks and will be available to business and first
class passengers Continues...

The big picture: Hong Kong Airlines launches London flights

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 19:41 — Anonymous Hong Kong Airlines' all Club-class
A330-200 landed at Gatwick airport this morning (March 8) for the first time,
coming in half an hour ahead of schedule, at 0530 Continues...

Flybe to establish Manchester "network hub"

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 19:35 — Anonymous The regional carrier is to set up a hub
at Manchester airport, allowing the creation of 86 new point-to-point
connections through the airport, including Norwich to Aberdeen and Exeter to
Inverness Continues...

Dubai World Central passenger services 'put back 10 years'

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 11:47 — Anonymous Dubai Airports' CEO Paul Griffiths says
full commercial passenger services at the new airport are not likely to start
until 2027 Continues...

MAS unveils A380 configuration and launch routes

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 16:54 — Anonymous The double-decker will be deployed on
the Kuala Lumpur-London route from July 1 onwards, featuring a chef-on-call
facility in business class Continues...

Air Berlin adds FFP Platinum status

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 18:16 — Anonymous The German carrier will add a Platinum
status to its Topbonus frequent flyer programme when it joins the Oneworld
alliance later this month. The new tier is equivalent to the alliance"s
Emerald status Continues...

Lufthansa unveils new fully-flat business class seat

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 16:34 — Anonymous The new seat will launch on Lufthansa"s
B747-800 aircraft, with features including a 1.98-metre long bed, and a
15-inch TV screen. Depending on aircraft type, the seat can be configured in
either "V" or "H" form Continues...

IHG adds Priority Club Black Visa card

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 19:53 — Anonymous The group is adding a new Black level
of loyalty credit card for UK customers, offering twice the number of points
as the standard card, but with an annual fee of £99 Continues...

The big picture: Qatar Airways new business class seat

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 19:52 — Anonymous The first images have been released of
the carrier's new business class seat, to feature on its forthcoming Boeing
787 Dreamliner aircraft Continues...

Qatar Airways unveils B787 seats

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 19:58 — Anonymous With a 1–2–1 business class
configuration, seats recline into 80-inch long flatbeds and feature
touchscreen Android technology designed for work and entertainment, while the
entire aircraft will be wifi and GSM compliant Continues...

BA Openskies to reintroduce economy class

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 17:37 — Anonymous The BA subsidiary is to return to a
three-class product on its service between Paris Orly and New York Newark,
with a total of 66 Eco class seats being added to the existing two-class
layout Continues...

Wyndham announces new European Super 8 concept

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 18:10 — Anonymous Popular in Canada, the US and China,
Wyndham has adapted the Super 8 room concept for the European, Middle Eastern
and African market Continues...

Air France to add A380 flights to Singapore

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 18:44 — Anonymous The French carrier's superjumbo will
feature on three flights per week from Paris to Singapore starting on April
1, competing with Singapore Airlines' A380 service on the same route
Continues...

UAE-Canada aviation relations thaw

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:48 — Anonymous Positive mood surrounds visit of key
UAE aviation officials to Ottawa on Monday, but no concrete developments have
materialised over landing rights Continues...

Starwood to open 25 hotels in Europe by 2016

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 18:22 — Anonymous Global operator's growth is being
accelerated by a focus on key fast-growing markets such as Russia, Ukraine
and Turkey Continues...

Southend airport eyes US links

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 22:12 — Anonymous From May 10 Aer Arann will offer
services from Southend to Dublin under a franchise agreement with Aer Lingus,
with onward connection possibilities to the US from the Irish capital
Continues...

Global accident rate at all time low, says IATA

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 23:13 — Anonymous The International Air Transport
Association (IATA) has announced that the 2011 accident rate for
Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history Continues...

Holiday Inn to open at Southend airport

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 18:27 — Anonymous With the airport's new terminal now
open, Holiday Inn is set to unveil a 129-room hotel with sound-proofed
rooftop bar and restaurant later this year Continues...

United moves to single website

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 18:20 — Anonymous United Airlines has taken another step
towards completing its merger with Continental Airlines by moving millions of
reservation records from two systems into one and redirecting continental.com
to the new, single United website Continues...

The big picture: Thai"s A380 takes maiden flight

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 16:11 — Anonymous The carrier"s first superjumbo has
taken its maiden flight from the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, before
heading for cabin installation and painting ahead of delivery later this year
Continues...

Hong Kong Airport to open IMAX cinema

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The cinema, located in Terminal 2, is
the world's first IMAX theatre at an airport location Continues...

Marriott launches 85th anniversary sale

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The hotel group is offering weekend
stays across Europe at 85 per cent of the full rate, including discounted
food and beverage, golf and spa treatments. The sale runs for 85 hours from
midnight on March 6 Continues...

Can You Make Money Travel Blogging?

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 03:28 — Anonymous This post is part of Women's Money
Week 2012. For more awesome content about Entrepreneurship check out
womensmoneyweek.com Lot's of people want to quit their jobs and travel the
world – and they hope to fund their travel with travel blogging or
freelance writing. Back in 2008 when Kimberly and I started GGTG that was
[...]

Virgin unveils new JFK Clubhouse

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 23:24 — Anonymous The US$7 million Clubhouse is more than
double the size of the airline"s previous lounge at New York JFK, and
features a cloud-shaped cocktail bar, and spa facilities by Bumble and Bumble
Continues...

Southend Airport’s new terminal officially opens

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 21:35 — Anonymous Transport Minister Justine Greening and
CEO of Easyjet Carolyn McCall open new terminal and promise one million
passengers in first year Continues...

Waldorf Astoria to debut in Bangkok

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 21:00 — Anonymous Hilton Worldwide is to open its first
Waldorf Astoria property in Thailand, with the 170-room Bangkok hotel set to
open in 2015 Continues...

Second group enters frame to buy Bmibaby

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 20:08 — Anonymous An "EU based airline group" has
signed a non-binding term sheet with Bmi for the sale of Bmibaby, adding to a
similar agreement signed by a UK based company last month Continues...

Hesperia London Victoria becomes Hilton Doubletree

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 22:29 — Anonymous Hilton Worldwide has opened its fifth
Doubletree hotel in London, with the rebranding of the 225-room former
Hesperia London Victoria Continues...

Fund Your Travel for $97 (42 Hours Only)

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 21:20 — Anonymous There's an awesome sale happening
right now as part of Women's Money Week. It's called the Launch Yourself
sale and you can get 22 products worth over $1800 for just $97.  But it's
through tomorrow at midnight EST only. 21 experts have come together to offer
these products and they include fellow traveler bloggers Christine [...]

Qatar Airways to unveil B787 interiors

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 18:32 — Anonymous The carrier has released an image of
its first Dreamliner on Boeing"s production line in Seattle, and will unveil
the new interiors for the forthcoming aircraft at this week"s ITB travel
trade show in Berlin Continues...

Ibis to add Shepherd"s Bush property

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 17:29 — Anonymous Accor is to open an Ibis hotel housed
within a converted office block at the West 12 shopping centre, located next
to London"s Shepherd"s Bush underground station Continues...

Four Seasons Egypt wrestles with slump

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 18:07 — Anonymous Occupancies for both Cairo properties
in the 30-40% region, but luxury chain remains hopeful of an upswing after
Presidential elections and Ramadan Continues...

Air Asia X to revise route network?

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 19:39 — Anonymous Christchurch could be the next
long-haul destination dropped by Air Asia X, according to reports in the
Malaysian media Continues...

Kingfisher denies shutdown rumours

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 13:54 — Anonymous The carrier assures passengers that
flights are operating normally Continues...

BA to add extra service on Hong Kong-London route

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 15:03 — Anonymous The additional flight will feature the
carrier's new first class cabin Continues...

Frequent traveller: Street walking

Sun, 03/04/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous In which our correspondent finds her
passion for exploring on two feet can lead her in the wrong direction
Continues...

Route of the month

Sun, 03/04/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Ahead of the launch of Hong Kong
Airlines' all-business class flights, Alex McWhirter looks at flight options
between London and Hong Kong Continues...

Top ten metros of the world

Sat, 03/03/2012 - 07:02 — Anonymous Too hot, too crowded, too expensive –
there"s a lot to gripe about when it comes to subways, but which ones are the
best in the world? Jenny Southan investigates Continues...

Win a two-night stay at the Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square

Sat, 03/03/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller is once again giving
readers the chance to be among the first to experience the newly renovated
Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square Continues...

Singapore Airlines to raise fuel surcharges

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 16:45 — Anonymous The new levy, also applied to SilkAir
flights, will be implemented from March 8 onwards Continues...

Iceland Express to restart Stansted route

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 19:05 — Anonymous The carrier is set to relaunch flights
from Stansted on June 22, just weeks after start-up carrier Wow Air is
scheduled to launch services from the same London airport Continues...

Yotel to arrive in Asia

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 13:30 — Anonymous The capsule hotel chain is eyeing
projects in Singapore and Hong Kong Continues...

Etihad-Hainan codeshare takes off

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:27 — Anonymous Hainan Airlines now places its HU code
on Etihad-operated flights between Abu Dhabi and Beijing, Chengdu and
Shanghai, while the agreement enables the Chinese carrier to develop in the
Middle East and Africa Continues...

AA to launch Main Cabin Extra seat

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 18:04 — Anonymous American Airlines is to join US
carriers including Delta and United in installing a quasi-premium economy
seat, offering extra legroom but located in the main economy cabin
Continues...

Travelodge opens 500th hotel at London Stratford

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 00:00 — Anonymous Business Traveller talks to the CEO of
budget hotel chain Travelodge at the launch of its Stratford property,
located close to the London 2012 Olympic Park Continues...

Etihad starts Shanghai flights and increases premium baggage allowances

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:42 — Anonymous Abu Dhabi carrier is operating
five-a-week flights to the Chinese city on A330-200 aircraft and increasing
baggage allowances for premium travellers by 10kg Continues...

Ski Vacation Costs: Where to Splurge and Where to Save

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 21:15 — Anonymous A vacation at a mountain ski resort
can equate to serious fun in the outdoors… and a serious investment.
You'll be spending money — there's no way around it — so before
planning your next green ski trip, it's important to know which amenities
and activities provide the best value — and which can be skipped [...]

Redesigned Grand Mercure brand to reach out to Chinese travellers

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 16:21 — Anonymous Mei Jue, as it is known in Chinese, is
a reinvented version of the Grand Mercure brand that tailors to the specific
needs of the Chinese traveller Continues...

Emirates launches Seattle services

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:24 — Anonymous Flight EK229 departed Terminal 3 in
Dubai this morning, marking the carrier's third point in the western US
Continues...

Gulf states order latest B747-800

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 18:17 — Anonymous The governments of Qatar, Abu Dhabi,
Kuwait and the UAE are believed to have ordered the new-generation B747-800
aircraft in VIP configurations Continues...

First look: Heathrow Terminal 2A topping out event

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller gets a glimpse
inside the new terminal, which is lauded to be "even better than T5"
Continues...

Holiday Inn Buenos Aires-Ezeiza Airport opens

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 21:35 — Anonymous The new 114-guestroom hotel connects to
El Mangrullo, an Argentinean restaurant that often serves celebrity clientele
Continues...

Ryanair boss calls for new runways at London airports

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 22:02 — Anonymous Ryanair boss Michael O"Leary has called
for new runways to be built at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to solve
capacity problems in the southeast Continues...

Virgin launches new Upper Class meal service

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 18:08 — Anonymous New champagne coupe glasses, Graze
menus and cake stands are being introduced onboard from tomorrow Continues...

IAG faced £500m APD bill in 2011

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 17:39 — Anonymous British Airways" parent company IAG has
announced operating profits of £410 million for 2011, despite APD charges of
£500 million, and fuel costs up 29.7 per cent Continues...

Olympic winner

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Four years on from its own Games, Jenny
Southan finds Beijing is continuing to develop apace Continues...

Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards 2011

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Which airlines came out on top in our
annual wine awards? Rose Dykins reports on a corking competition Continues...

Meet in Belgium

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The Belgian province of Liège offers
fast and furious incentives combined with chilled out charm, discovers Rose
Dykins Continues...

Masterstroke

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Forget bland décor – a growing
number of hotels are using art to make a statement, build their brand and
entice guests, writes Jenny Southan Continues...

Route of the month

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter looks at how new
services can benefit business travellers. This month: options from London to
Hong Kong Continues...

Frequent traveller: Street walking

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous In which our correspondent finds her
passion for exploring on two feet can lead her in the wrong direction
Continues...

Inspector gadgets

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Steve Dinneen delves into the murky
world of corporate and domestic espionage, and reveals which gadgets you
should have in your secret stash Continues...

Business Traveller March edition now live

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Subscribers can now access the latest
edition online, with a look at developments in airport security, and the
viability of all-business class flights. Plus a round-up of ten top metro
systems, and features on Beijing and Toronto Continues...

Changing lanes

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Going through security can be stressful
even for seasoned travellers. Jenny Southan reports on new developments that
might make the process smoother Continues...

In focus

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Alex McWhirter examines topical issues.
This month: do all-business class services work? Continues...

Top-class Toronto

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Other cities may get the glory but
Canada"s financial capital is rich in culture, teeming with entertainment
options and blessed with natural beauty, discovers Sarah Staples Continues...

E-Reader Review: Sony Reader Wi-Fi is Perfect for Travel

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 21:40 — Anonymous The folks at Sony were kind enough to
send me a Reader Wi-Fi e-reader to review and I have to say, I love it. It
might just be the best e-reader for travel, but its uses expand far beyond
trips. There are many features to love on the Sony Reader: its portability,
access to free [...]

IHG launches Even Hotels brand

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 22:38 — Anonymous Intercontinental Hotels Group has
launched Even Hotels in the United States, a new offering which the group
claims is "the first mainstream hotel brand focused on wellness" Continues...

Sofitel So Bangkok opens its doors

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous The hotel is themed around the five
elements and is equipped with advanced technology Continues...

Hilton opens two Dalian properties

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 15:45 — Anonymous In addition to the two new hotels, the
group also announces its first franchise agreement for DoubleTree
Continues...

Doubletree opens 850-room Shanghai property

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 18:29 — Anonymous The former Sofitel JJ Oriental Hotel in
Shanghai"s Pudong district has been rebranded under Hilton"s Doubletree
offering Continues...

Emirates imposing fuel surcharge

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 11:52 — Anonymous From March 1, first and business class
surcharges are AED390 to Middle East/South Asia, AED500 to Africa, Europe,
the Far East and Australasia and AED610 to Americas Continues...

Etihad starting Basra flights

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:47 — Anonymous Four-a-week services on A320s beginning
to the southern Iraq city on April 15 Continues...

Marriott Rewards makes redemption rate changes

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 22:50 — Anonymous The group has published a list of
redemption category changes across its portfolio, with rates increasing for
around 500 properties including the recently opened St Pancras Rennaisance
London Continues...

Mercure new-generation rooms reach Melbourne

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 16:00 — Anonymous The chain's latest design standards are
unveiled in Asia-Pacific via this Australian city Continues...

Accor confirms 10 Middle East openings in 2012

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:44 — Anonymous Group targets mid-scale and budget to
spearhead regional growth Continues...

Virgin staff get whispering lessons

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 21:50 — Anonymous As the carrier gears up for the launch
of its redesigned "Upper Class Dream Suite", the carrier has employed a
'whispering coach' to ensure crew avoid disturbing sleeping passengers during
night flights Continues...

Special report: why no airline bonding?

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 21:54 — Anonymous In light of recent airline failures
Alex McWhirter examines the lack of an official bonding scheme to cover
passengers should their airline cease trading Continues...

Bmi offers quadruple miles bonus

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 23:48 — Anonymous Diamond Club members can earn quadruple
miles when flying from London to Aberdeen, Belfast or Edinburgh before March
31. But hurry – you"ll need to pre-register before the end of February
Continues...

China Southern launches English language A380 site

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:18 — Anonymous Until now China Southern has only
offered a Chinese version of its A380 microsite, but English speakers can now
learn more about the carrier's superjumbo Continues...

Korean Air"s A380 to serve Frankfurt

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 18:37 — Anonymous It had been thought that London
Heathrow would be the second city in Europe to receive Korean Air"s A380. But
in the end the carrier has plumped for Frankfurt Continues...

First look: Cathay Pacific's premium economy cabin

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 11:08 — Anonymous The B777-300ER equipped with these
seats also features new long-haul economy seats and an upgraded IFE system
Continues...

Loyalty update

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 17:40 — Anonymous Double miles for premium Emirates
passengers; bonus Bmi Diamond Club gift miles; double miles with Regal Hotels
and China Eastern Continues...

Business book reviews

Sat, 02/25/2012 - 07:01 — Anonymous Business Traveller regularly reviews
books to help you get the most out of your business, from social media to
body language, innovation and decision making Continues...

Delta drops Heathrow-Miami route

Fri, 02/24/2012 - 19:23 — Anonymous The route will cease on April 16 due to
"high jet fuel prices and fluctuations in passenger demand", and is part of a
shake-up which will see the carrier"s remaining Gatwick-Atlanta flights
switched to Heathrow Continues...

Exclusive: Dubai impacted by landing congestion

Fri, 02/24/2012 - 10:11 — Anonymous Pilots having to circle more at peak
times above Gulf's leading airport, as it grapples with capacity constraints
amid ongoing growth Continues...

Virgin increases Ghana services

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 22:13 — Anonymous The carrier will move to a five
times-weekly service from March 26, citing recent growth of over 50 per cent
in premium economy and Upper Class bookings on the route Continues...

Wizzair to launch Luton-Debrecen route

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 23:18 — Anonymous The low-cost carrier will fly three
times-weekly between London and Hungary"s second largest city Debrecen from
June Continues...

Café Royal Hotel to open in June

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 18:53 — Anonymous The historic Café Royal on London"s
Regent Street is to reopen as a 159-room hotel this June, and will form part
of The Set, a collection of properties including Hotel Lutetia in Paris
Continues...

Delta to cease Gatwick services

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 19:48 — Anonymous The carrier is to add a second daily
flight between Heathrow and Atlanta from April, but as a result will drop its
only remaining service from Gatwick Continues...

Gatwick takes customer service tips from five-star hotel

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 17:38 — Anonymous Customer-facing staff at Gatwick
airport are being given coaching by the head concierge of five-star London
hotel The Goring, ahead of this year's Olympics and Queen's Jubilee
Continues...

Hilton rebrands JFK airport hotel

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 16:06 — Anonymous The 356-room International JFK Airport
Hotel has been rebranded under the Hilton Hotels and Resorts portfolio,
following the completion of a renovation programme Continues...

Etihad to fly to Washington DC

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 12:54 — Anonymous Airline's fourth US destination due to
come on stream March 31 2013 and will be served by an A340-500 Continues...

Emirates introducing B777-300ER to Newcastle

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 13:45 — Anonymous Upgrade in September comes on the fifth
anniversary of the route's launch, and replaces the A330-200 Continues...

Heathrow Express set for strike disruption

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 23:00 — Anonymous The RMT union has called a total of six
days of industrial action in protest over the sacking of a Heathrow Express
driver, with the first walkout set to take place this Sunday and Monday
Continues...

Meet Our New Writers – Katie and Amy

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:15 — Anonymous We are thrilled to announce that
we've hired two new writers for GGTG. Katie Lipovsky and Amy Whitley will
be joining us starting in March.  They'll be sharing their favorite tips,
destinations, and travel stories every week. To help you get to know them a
little better we've put together a short Q&A.Meet Katie *Tell us about your
travel experiences.*I caught the travel bug in 2006. Since then I've
traveled to over 25 countries. More than that, I've been able to experience
life in many of them. While living in South Africa for 4 years, I explored
countless cities and cultures throughout sub-Saharan Africa.*In what ways do
you consider yourself green?*I've been vegetarian for quite a few years,
mainly because of the environmental impact meat production has on the
environment. My husband and I tend to focus on long-term travel. Going at a
slower pace means we get a more authentic experience, but also lessens the
impact we're having on the environment.*What types of interesting tips and
adventures can we look forward to hearing from you?*We've been lucky enough
to do a lot of long-term travel, I'm excited to share tips on how that's
worked so well for us. After living in Africa for a few years, I have a lot
of tips for overlanding and traveling through the massive continent.Also,
later this year we're moving to Scotland. I'm excited for this new
adventure, and I'm sure I'll be sharing all sorts of lessons we learn as
we prepare to move overseas again.*Where else do you write on the web?*I
co-founded Peas in a Blog  with one of my best friends. We focus on
vegetarian food and fitness. But, because we both love travel, we throw it in
as much as we can!Meet Amy***Tell us about your travel experiences.*I was one
of those kids fortunate to have parents and grandparents who traveled, so
experiencing new places and cultures has always been a priority in my life.
As a child and young adult, I traveled across Europe, Mexico, Canada, and
U.S., and after my own children were born, I was determined to raise them in
the same manner. I quickly learned that while traveling with kids comes with
challenges, the rewards vastly outweigh any inconveniences. Kids adapt to new
places and new people with enviable grace, and I learn as much as they do
when we set forth on each adventure.*In what ways do you consider yourself
green?*Our favorite type of travel involves natural spaces, national parks,
and outdoor exploration. I've been 'green' long before the term was
coined, and I credit this mindset to my appreciation of the outdoors. Because
of this respect for our parks, natural wilderness, and wildlife, it's
important to me to teach my children how to preserve and care for our
environment. To this end, I've been a vegetarian for fifteen years, travel
and explore locally with as light a carbon footprint as possible, and keep an
eye on eco travel products which will help me on this quest (staying away
from excessive packaging, a pet peeve of mine). Am I perfect? Goodness no.
But I believe that green travel is not only possible, but natural.*What types
of interesting tips and adventures can we look forward to hearing from
you?*It's a bit of a mission in my life to convince parents that they can
(and should) travel with their kids, so many of my travel tips and
destination reviews will come from a perspective of family travel. I've
been told I'm one of the most organized people you'll ever 'meet', so
you can expect plenty of travel planning and itinerary tips from me as well.
You'll also see a lot of backpacking and hiking posts, eco product reviews,
and adventure travel tales. If you can hike to it, paddle around it, climb
it, or zip-line across it, I want to go!*Where else do you write on the
web?*I'm the founding editor of Pit Stops for Kids, a family travel site
that reviews hotels and resorts, outdoor spaces, museums, and more across the
U.S. Stop by, and you'll find road trip itineraries, flying tips, our top
ski resort and beach town picks, theme park advice, and more. Every Tuesday,
you'll also find me at Practical Travel Gear, where I review the latest in
outdoor and family travel gear. Occasionally, you'll see me elsewhere, as
I'm a contributor to regional print newspapers and magazines in my home
state of Oregon./*Please join us in welcoming Katie and Amy!*/