Monday, April 30, 2012

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...

Sunday, April 29, 2012

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...

Friday, April 27, 2012

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...

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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. [...]