Business Traveller UK Magazine - July/August 2023

In this issue

Business Traveller has become the leading magazine around the world for the frequent corporate traveller. A consumer publication, it is aimed at entertaining business travellers, saving them money and making their travelling life easier. Each edition is packed with editorial on the latest news about airlines, airports, hotels and car rental.

In this issue we discover majestic Montenegro, the little explored European city with super yachts, luxury hotel developments, and an abundance of cultural highlights. We look at how Los Angeles’ business scene is faring during the ongoing writers’ strike, spend four hours in Brussels, take a behind-the-scenes peek at airline catering and dive into the latest cruising trends of 2023. Plus much more…

Qantas unveils A350 Wellbeing Zone and economy seating

QANTAS HAS UNVEILED DESIGNS for the economy and premium economy cabins that will feature on the carrier's A350 nonstop flights from Australia to New York and London from late 2025.

1 min

British Airways to open Whispering Angel bar at Heathrow T5

BRITISH AIRWAYS HAS ANNOUNCED plans to open a new bar at its Heathrow Terminal 5B lounge in partnership with Whispering Angel.

1 min

JETBLUE REVEALS NEW ALL-BLUE LIVERY

JETBLUE HAS UNVEILED its revamped livery design on one of the carrier's new A321 aircraft - the first complete paint design refresh since the airline launched in 2000.

1 min

Virgin Atlantic to launch routes to Bengaluru, São Paulo and Dubai

VIRGIN ATLANTIC HAS ANNOUNCED a raft of route launches including its return to Dubai after a gap of more than four years.

1 min

MARRIOTT TO LAUNCH "AFFORDABLE MIDSCALE EXTENDED STAY BRAND"

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL IS the latest major hotel group to announce plans for a new extended stay concept.

1 min

Finnair to increase frequencies to Edinburgh, Manchester and Dublin for summer 2024

FINNAIR HAS OUTLINED schedule changes for next summer, with increased frequencies to several destinations in the UK and Ireland.

1 min

IATA: 4.35 billion people expected to fly in 2023

THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) has published a revised outlook for 2023, with airline profits set to be higher than originally forecast, and the number of people taking flights closing in on pre-pandemic levels.

1 min

IHG LAUNCHES WIFI "AUTO CONNECT" SERVICE

IHG HOTELS AND RESORTS has launched a new service enabling guests to automatically connect to wifi when arriving at any of more than 5,000 properties worldwide.

1 min

PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGES RETURN TO PRIORITY PASS NETWORK

PRIORITY PASS AND LOUNGEKEY members are once again able to access Plaza Premium Lounges globally, following a hiatus of almost two years.

1 min

MARRIOTT OPENS MOXY PLYMOUTH

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL HAS OPENED a property under its lifestyle Moxy brand in Britain's Ocean City.

1 min

July incoming

NEW AUSTRALIAN LUGGAGE BRAND July (like the month) made its UK debut in June with a range of colourful lightweight suitcases priced between £195-£495.

1 min

Inflight appetite

From menu planning to logistics, we look at the behind-the-scenes process of catering onboard meals

8 mins

Theatrical times

Strikes are threatening show business in Los Angeles, but the city continues to prosper as a hub of Californian creativity

7 mins

The first and last mile

The start and end of a business trip can often be the most stressful part of the journey. We look at how to make it a better experience

6 mins

Wine tasting and dinner with The Wine Flyer

An evening of good food, great company and fantastic wines

1 min

Come the revolution

Should business travellers be segregated by class depending on seniority, or will woke cabins see juniors and execs brushing shoulders?

3 mins

Majestic Montenegro

From super yachts to rustic olive groves, Europe's little-explored beauty spot appeals to luxury travellers in many forms

6 mins

Cruising through 2023

Demand for bucket-list voyages are on the rise - here we chart some of the top cruise trends

5 mins

4 Hours in...Brussels

Explore the Belgian capital's green spaces, musical hotspots and extravagant market squares

3 mins

Air France Boeing 777-300 business class: NEW YORK-PARIS

The highlight of the lounge is the Clarins Spa and its range of 20-minute treatments

5 mins

Radisson RED London Heathrow

Red phone boxes act as fun self check-in and check-out booths

2 mins

AKI Hong Kong - MGallery

Rooftop bar Uncle Ming's offers guests more than 80 whiskies to choose from

2 mins

The Hoxton, Brussels

Guest can check in and out whenever they like if they give 72 hours notice

2 mins

Berlin Marriott Hotel

The hotel's geometric-style interiors nod to the German Bauhaus movement

2 mins

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Business Traveller UK Magazine Description:

Business Traveller has become the leading magazine around the world for the frequent business traveller who seeks an independent view of worldwide travel issues, providing information on all aspects of travel including airlines, airports, hotels, destinations, car hire and more. It also covers topical issues such as health, security, gadgets and what to do with your time off.