Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition

The leading magazine for the corporate traveller. We aim to save you money and make your travelling life easier. Each edition has the latest news from airlines, airports, hotels and car hire companies, reviews of the latest gadgets, technology and accessories and destinations pieces - where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world. In addition, loyalty programs are examined, deals and promotions collected and feature stories cover a wide range of issues such as health, security, technology, golf, automotive and finance. With editorial staff based in our offices around the globe we are uniquely placed to ensure that our different editions reflect the needs of our readers locally.

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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition

STAR LETTER Bags a no-show with Emirates

High profile in Davos • World leaders and ski enthusiasts alike converge in the Swiss alpine town for the winter season

First class updates • Loyal travellers benefit as Lufthansa launches private suites that will initially be invitation-only

Short-haul chic • Finnair unveils revamped cabins on its Embraer 190 aircraft

Star in the East • Star Alliance unveils lounge at Guangzhou – its first in Asia-Pacific

Air Astana grows Asia-Pacific network

Malaysia Airlines’ first A330neo arrives at KL

The flair up there • Airlines upgrade with luxe new business class cabins for 2025

New hotel openings

Travel trends in 2025 • What's driving change in the industry? We explore five trends that will shape your travels in the year ahead

Evolution of loyalty programmes • According to Chris Ross, chief brand officer – Priority Pass, 2025 will be the year of experiential loyalty, evolving around six key pillars:

Sport and music tourism by numbers

The gate escape

Technological transformation

Fraudsters target Revolut • The online neobank has been hit by a string of fraudulent attacks that have seen individuals lose up to £165,000

Top of the charts • Helsinki has been granted first place in the latest Global Destination Sustainability Index

Leading the way

Earn your eco stripes

Singapore • Explore the Lion City's fascinating heritage, food and culture

Seasonal fare • What's happening on the culinary scene in Asia: we pick the venues, the chefs, the dishes and the trends

Celebrate Lunar New Year in style • These five beautiful Chinese dining rooms offer surroundings that more than match the plates, making them the perfect setting for Lunar New Year feasting

A new era of wellness

Asia shines bright in future of wellness • Report highlights the continent's growing role in the multibillion-dollar sector

Transformative Phuket

Blessings in Siem Reap

Tea time • The Mandarin Oriental, Qianmen provides its guests with a memorable experience

CULTURAL CALENDAR • OUR PICK OF EVENTS TAKING PLACE AROUND THE WORLD

Tsunami: Race Against Time

Freedom: Memories 1954 - 2021 by Angela Merkel

Routes with Clara Amfo

‘You need a degree to master the points game! We've made it simple. Instead of points, we offer Discovery Dollars. It's very transparent.’ • Tamsin Cocks chats to the CEO of Minor Hotels about expansion plans, the rise of slow travel, IV drip bars and launching a hotel school

2024 OPENINGS

THE BENEFITS OF MULTIPLE REWARDS PROGRAMMES • To save your points, don't keep them all in one place

Are you writing emails correctly? • How to make sure you get the reply you want

LAST ORDERS • Should we limit alcohol sales to prevent passengers behaving badly? Our...