Business Traveller UK - May 2024

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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 the issue, we look at The Filipino city of Manila and how it is drawing in visitors with its enhanced transport networks, growing culinary scene and trendy, emerging neighbourhoods. We ask if first class has a future and explore the growing use of AI in the travel industry. We shine the spotlight on the Welsh Capital Cardiff, spend 4-hours in Lima, and sample hiking and nautical activities in Hong Kong, plus much more…

Does first class have a future?

With ongoing improvements in business, first class needs to outdo itself to survive

7 mins

Manila's makeover

New infrastructure projects make it easier to navigate this bustling metropolis and discover the growing crop of creative districts

6 mins

MACHINE REVOLUTION

Artificial intelligence is transforming the travel industry, with huge strides in data analysis and generative AI set to create seamless, personalised travel for passengers

7 mins

UK spotlight: CARDIFF

Green fields and green tech are equal draws for doing business in the Welsh capital

5 mins

Spain: an evolving MICE hub

There is plenty to discover beyond the main business centres of Madrid and Barcelona

6 mins

Provincial Provence

As Terre Blanche marks its 20th anniversary, we experience the resort's golfing and spa facilities as well as Michelin-starred food and blush rosé

5 mins

Here be dragons

For a city known for its densely packed streets and hectic pace of life, Hong Kong has a truly remarkable countryside

4 mins

Why business isn't better

Our 'columnist' this month explains why they believe economy class reigns supreme over business class

3 mins

The inside scoop

We chat to the president of luxury hotel and restaurant association Relais & Châteaux, which marks its 70th anniversary this month

3 mins

Lima

Peru's coastal capital boasts colourful public parks, striking street art and generous plates of ceviche

2 mins

Philippine Airlines A321 business class SINGAPORE-MANILA

BACKGROUND Philippine Airlines operates flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, using A321ceo aircraft, which stands for 'current engine option, indicating an older aircraft than the A321neo. My flight (PR502) was a morning departure at 1035, arriving 1425 local time in Manila.

5 mins

London Hilton on Park Lane

BACKGROUND The London Hilton on Park Lane opened in 1963 - the first Hilton property in the UK. To celebrate its 60th anniversary last year, the hotel embarked on an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment led by the GA Group.

2 mins

Ruby Zoe, London

BACKGROUND Germany's Ruby Hotels launched in 2013, and operates 17 properties in locations including Amsterdam, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Zurich.

2 mins

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam

BACKGROUND The Hoxton brand debuted in London's Shoreditch in 2006 and is part of Ennismore, in which Accor holds a majority stake. The brand has 16 properties across Europe and North America, including two in Amsterdam - the first opened in 2015 in the city centre, followed by this property in the Eastern Docklands in August 2023.

3 mins

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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.