Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Magazine - May/June 2024

In this issue

Manila - New infrastructure projects make the Philippine capital easier to navigate.
Why airline alliances work - An overview of airline partnerships tells you benefits and drawbacks.
Future of First Class - With ongoing improvements in business, first class needs to outdo itself to survive.
Sri Lanka - We visit the Yala National Park for close encounters with leopards and elephants.
Smart Traveller - A look at VPNs.

Why airline alliances work for global travellers

From smoother journeys to frequent flyer perks, partnerships in the skies offer benefits to all

6 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

Does first class have a future?

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

7 mins

RISKY BUSINESS

Business travellers need their wits about them more than ever these days - with strategies in place should the worst happen

7 mins

Yearning for Yala

Searching for leopards and nibbling wild sage in Sri Lanka's Yala National Park

6 mins

Auckland

Thrill-seeking activities, mind-bending art - and performing the haka

3 mins

Pre-flight checks

There's a familiar list of announcements when boarding a plane, but what do they actually mean? Our undercover pilot shines a light on pre-flight procedures

3 mins

Qatar Airways A330-300 business class DOHA-COLOMBO

BACKGROUND Qatar Airways has eight Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its fleet, which are often used for the carrier's medium-haul services such as this Doha-Colombo flight.

5 mins

Air France Boeing 777-300 premium economy PARIS-NEW YORK

BACKGROUND Air France has been upgrading its Boeing 777-300 aircraft with its latest premium economy product, already seen on its A350. The 777-300 features 48 seats in the premium economy cabin, arranged in a slightly staggered 2-4-2 formation.

5 mins

The Leela Palace Bengaluru

BACKGROUND The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts operates 12 properties in India, in locations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai and Udaipur, with hotels to follow in Hyderabad, Agra and Sikkim. The group is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, and Preferred Hotels and Resorts.

4 mins

Hilton Colombo

BACKGROUND Hilton Colombo has been operating in Sri Lanka's capital since 1987. Given its long-standing status and rather dated design, renovations of its guest rooms are underway, with all 345 set to be complete by the time of going to press. Hilton has three more properties in Sri Lanka, including Hilton Yala Resort (see page 44).

2 mins

Raffles London at The OWO

BACKGROUND The first Raffles hotel in London, owned by the Hinduja Group and operated by Accor, opened in September 2023. It is housed in The OWO, a legendary Edwardian Baroque-style building, with the guest experience built around its exceptional history. The Grade II Old War Office was built for the British Army in 1906.

2 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, loyalty programs and more. We review travel products, including the latest gadgets, technology and accessories designed to make the traveller’s life easier and more efficient. And we look at destinations — where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world.