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The Fontenay, Hamburg

BACKGROUND The Fontenay opened in 2018 as a new luxury landmark in Hamburg, with sculptural architecture designed by Jan Störmer. The property is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Paddington, London

BACKGROUND Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity launched its design-led Wilde brand in 2017, with the first property opening in London's Covent Garden in 2019.

The Westminster London

BACKGROUND The hotel previously operated under the Doubletree by Hilton brand, but underwent a multimillion pound refurbishment and reopened as part of Hilton's Curio Collection in 2021.

All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-9 business class TOKYO-SINGAPORE

All Nippon Airways' (ANA) route from Tokyo Narita to Singapore Changi is operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft configured with 246 seats across three cabins: business, premium economy and economy.

TOULOUSE

Stroll through the capital of France's Occitanie region taking in historical architecture, regional flavours and aerospace attractions

The Canary Islands luxury upgrade

Now home to high-end hotels, fine dining options and bespoke activities, the Canaries have reinvented themselves

Feeling zen in Kyoto

One of Japan’s most revered and storied cities is home to beautiful temples, unique sweets, and exquisite entertainers

Luxury is the word

Forget gold taps, these days luxury could wriggling through the mud on an exclusive boot camp adventure

Sky's the limit

Tower blocks race towards the clouds and the airport undergoes huge expansion as Germany's financial capital evolves into a cool cosmopolitan hub

Terminal velocity

Travel might have slowed down for passengers in the last few years, but development on airport infrastructure has been full steam ahead

Our guide to...tourist tax

While tourism is certainly lucrative, it can also have a detrimental impact on both the environment and the lives of locals.

Meliá Chiang Mai

Mai The Sky Bar is the highest such venue in the city with 360-degree views

Page 8 London

Swap Pret for hand-dripped speciality coffee from local roaster Coffee Assembly

One&Only Cape Town

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby offer majestic views of Table Mountain

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

The hotel can host evenings with charming Kyoto geikos, the local term for geishas

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Asian fusion restaurant Cruise has an outdoor roof terrace with fantastic views

Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER business class

The B/E Apex seats are staggered and feature sleek deep blue leather upholstery

SINGAPORE

Your sightseeing adventure starts before you leave the airport and ends with sustainable cocktails

Sicilian splendour

Stunning views, homegrown delicacies and a few rounds of golf at the Verdura Resort offer an idyllic weekend escape

How many pilots fly a plane?

Our undercover pilot explains why a minimum of two pilots are still needed to fly a plane, and why there may be four...

Can the rail-air solution take off ?

As environmental concerns loom large, shorter flights are being called into question and passengers encouraged to take the train instead

Cheers to the winners

Celebrating another fantastic awards ceremony with industry friends and plenty of wine

SYSTEM UPDATE

Whether you need a laptop with some serious power or a super lightweight model to take on the road, we round up some stellar tech solutions

PREPARING FOR TOMORROW

As Abu Dhabi aims to become a powerhouse in the region's MICE sector, we look at how. it's building a holistic ecosystem that appeals to both domestic and international businesses

The A380 superjumbo update

As demand for flights soars post-pandemic, the giant bird is back. In this round-up, Business Traveller has the latest on A380 fleets across all 14 operators

The Okura Tokyo

BACKGROUND The Okura Tokyo opened in 1962 and closed in 2015 for a reconstruction by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. The new structures remain faithful to the original design and include a recreation of the former lobby.

La Clef Tour Eiffel, Paris

BACKGROUND This property is part of The Crest Collection by The Ascott Limited, a brand which comprises hotels and residences in heritage buildings. The Crest Collection currently has three properties in Paris and a hotel in Tours.

Icelandair B757-300 economy class LONDON-REYKJAVIK

BACKGROUND Iceland's flag carrier flies from both London Gatwick and London Heathrow to its hub in Reykjavik. This is a review of a flight from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Keflavik international airport, operated by a two-class B757-300 aircraft. Flight FI451 was scheduled to depart at 1310 and arrive in Reykjavik at 1520 local time.

Singapore Airlines A350-900 premium economy SINGAPORE - LONDON

BACKGROUND This service from Singapore to London Heathrow was operated by an A350-900 aircraft, which had 42 seats in business, 24 seats in premium economy and 187 in economy class. SQ13 had a departure time of 1245 and arrival time of 1910.

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Focusing on elephants' welfare, Thailand's latest sanctuary lets guests commune with retired pachyderms