Business Traveller

Jet Airways has entered into an extensive codeshare partnership with Saudi budget airline, flynas with the goal to upgrade connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. The agreement stipulates that Jet Airways will place its marketing code, ‘9W’, on flynas flights via Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to popular tourist cities of …

Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd (JLRIL) has announced the launch of the Model Year 2019 Discovery Sport. Powered by the 2.0 l Ingenium Diesel, the SE and the HSE derivatives will now receive 132kW output for enhanced driving. Meanwhile, the Pure variant will continue to be powered 110kW powertrain. Belonging …

AccorHotels has announced the opening of Novotel Vijayawada Varun, thereby launching the first international property in Andhra Pradesh’s business capital — Vijayawada. This also marks the hospitality brand’s 20th Novotel property in India. The 227-room hotel is centrally located and is a 45-minute drive from Vijayawada Airport. Known for its …

Despite its centuries-old history, the capital city continues to grow and evolve. From its world-class luxury hotels and diverse cultural scene to its eclectic culinary offerings, there is always something new to surprise visitors - and there's much more to be excited about if you're visiting soon.

After almost three years of lockdown, China has reopened for business. We head to the country’s commercial centre to find out what we’ve been missing…

Tourism between the GCC and Azerbaijan is growing with both leisure and business travellers seeking new experiences within the country. We explore is appeal and myriad offerings.

The Israeli hotel industry has undergone a dramatic transformation since the pandemic began. An array of boutique hotels are emerging and proving to be tough competition to some of the global brands which, for decades, have dominated the landscape. Until now, that is. One of the major players behind this …

From art and culture to nature and architecture, New York's eclectic offerings will keep you thoroughly entertained.

Having implemented some of the toughest pandemic lockdown measures and at the same time, rolled out one of the world’s fastest vaccination drives, Israel fully opened to tourists earlier this year. The bounce back has prompted frenzied activity in the hospitality sector, with several new hotels opening and existing properties …

Now that the US has fully reopened to UK travellers, the City of Angels is set to put on a dazzling show for visitors in the post-Covid era, with a host of new openings, exhibitions and events...

From wine blending to water battles, Lisbon is boosting its fun factor with action-packed teambuilding activities.

Magazine December 2019

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has partnered with Al Rawabi Regional Company for Hotels, Resorts and Tourism to open a new property in Saudi Arabia. Expressing his views on this new partnership, Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East and Africa, IHG said, “IHG is delighted to partner with Al Rawabi …

Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, thereby marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in Spain. Located in Paseo de la Castellana, one of Madrid’s popular spots, the hotel is a 30-minute drive from the airport and is close to corporate offices, banks, and embassies in addition …

Magazine October 2019

Magazine October 2019

Passengers at Dubai International Airport can now avail free taxi rides inside as well as outside the airport using the new taxiDXB service. This is available at DXB’s Concourse B. Commenting on this new launch, Frank McCrorie, senior vice president, operations at Dubai Airports said, “The introduction of taxiDXB is …

To facilitate the high travel demand during the Buddhist pilgrimage season, Air Asia will operate direct flights between Bangkok Don Mueang and Varanasi in India. Considered to be one of the four holy sites in Buddhism, Varanasi is 13km from Sarnath, a must-visit spot for Buddhists. Air Asia’s new service …

Emirates has announced a special offer for its passengers transiting through Dubai in October, November or early December. The offer is valid for all flights from Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi to Europe, the Americas and Africa. As a part of this, first and business class passengers …

Park Inn by Radisson has announced the opening of a new property in Metro Manila, Philippines. Located at a distance of 22 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA is a short walk from SM City North EDSA, one of the largest shopping malls in …

To celebrate their partnership with Etihad, Breitling has unveiled the new Aviator 8 Etihad Limited Edition in black steel. Commenting on this new collaboration, Robin Kamark, chief commercial officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said, “As one of the world’s most innovative and punctual airlines, we are proud to mark the launch …

By 2025, the Amsterdam Economic Board has hopes for the city to be among Europe’s top three regions for innovation. What is it doing to achieve this?

Coworking spaces and members’ clubs are an alternative to the traditional office or home study. But what are the benefits of signing up and which are the best?

There is so much to see in this medieval Moroccan city, it pays to know where to go if you are exploring with limited time

Mykonos has an ancient charm, and new beach clubs, bars and restaurants ensure its appeal continues today

As the entertainment industry evolves, Tinseltown is in a state of transformation. We look behind the scenes of the USA’s creative powerhouse

Business travel trends for 2018

Thanks to investment from a visionary tech entrepreneur, the old Glitter Gulch of Downtown Las Vegas is undergoing a shining transformation

Polygamy has become the secret to success among legacy carriers. Jenny Southan reports on why airlines are joining forces and what it means for travellers

After almost a decade of recession, the Spanish capital is back on its feet thanks to foreign investment and a flourishing tech scene