Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition

WELCOME to this issue of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific. We hope it will strike you as being very different to previous ones. This summer the company joined Ink Global, which has a large stable of travel titles and media outlets such as Reach TV, me

Tamsin is the editor of Business Traveller UK and a former editor of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific. She has also previously edited Cathay Pacific's inflight magazine, Discovery. In this issue, she talks to the CEO of Star Alliance, Theo Panagiotoul

EDITORIAL EDITOR NICK GOODYER CREATIVE DIRECTOR TAN PARMAR DEPUTY EDITOR HANNAH BRANDLER ONLINE EDITOR MARK CASWELL ART EDITOR NITISH MANDALIA ASSISTANT ART EDITOR LORETTA LAM PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR TRACEY GRIFFIN PICTURE EDITOR KATIE BYRNE CONSUMER ED

LASTING MEMORY I have probably flown with BA at least a dozen times in the last 12 months (mostly long haul). No matter how great the check-in, lounge, flight or service is, I always leave Heathrow with the feeling of, ‘How come it can't get the simp

CATHAY UNVEILED its Aria business class suite to much fanfare in October, with the seats appearing on the carrier's newly reconfigured Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. First deployed to Beijing, the retrofitted aircraft will appear on long-haul routes from

UNITED AIRLINES has unveiled its largest ever international expansion, with services to eight new international destinations planned for summer 2025 – seven of which are unserved by other North American carriers. Among these are several European dest

LOOK OUT for Delta's new look, debuting on a Boeing 757 aircraft this autumn, followed by the first A350 early next year. Expect warmer tones, nods to Delta's original heritage colours, natural materials and mood lighting for each phase of the flight

ONEWORLD'S AI-powered travel service helps ambitious travellers book international trips with its member airlines. Oneworld's Round the World fares allow passengers to book up to 16 flights between at least three continents on a globe-spanning trip t

BANGKOK'S MAIN international gateway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – surprised the business traveller community this summer when, without notice, the airport removed the fast-track arrival lanes for business and first class passengers, replacing them with a

The value of the wellness tourism market by 2025, as cited by Global Wellness Institute of travellers would like to address their physical or mental wellness while travelling, as cited by Hilton of people believe that switching off from everyday life

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKOUT SPACES are on the rise in airports. Both San Francisco and Dallas Fort Worth have introduced yoga rooms and meditation spaces to help travellers relax before the flight. But it's not just airports. Lounges are increasingly

FOR BUSINESS travellers on the go, the WithU app is a must-have. Offering on-demand audio workouts across various fitness levels and styles, it's perfect for staying fit anywhere. Whether you're in a hotel room or a park, WithU's easy-to-follow instr

Both partnerships will see customers able to combine rail trips with medium- and long-haul flights in single reservations. For instance, a passenger can fly from New York JFK to Rome Fiumicino, before continuing their journey with Trenitalia's high-s

Ride-hailing is swiftly becoming more sustainable, with Uber launching a range of features as part of its mission to become a zero-emissions company by 2040. Uber Green is set to be fully electric in over 40 markets globally over the next few months.

Say “ciao” to the Cosmopolitan and wave goodbye to daiquiris as savoury notes of umami are taking over in cocktails. At Hong Kong's The Savory Project, Jay Khan has blazed a trail, eschewing sweetness in favour of complex, multilayered concoctions li

FELIX at The Peninsula Hong Kong – the grande dame puts on an epic New Year's Eve show with stunning harbour and firework views, flowing Champagne and sublime plates. TIAO at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing – the newest MO includes two-storey Tiao

TENNIS SUPERSTAR Novak Djokovic has been appointed as the new Global Wellness Advisor for Aman Resorts. Djokovic, who has 24 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal to his name, will join the company in a multi-year partnership. Guests can expect excl

Virgin Atlantic is jumping on the wellness wagon with the launch of various initiatives at its London Heathrow Clubhouse. The luxury lounge has opened a yoga retreat in partnership with Peloton, complete with strength and balance equipment for custom

IT'S HARD to keep active on the road, but aparthotel brand Citadines has come up with a useful solution. The brand, which belongs to The Ascott Limited, has launched a partnership with fitness subscription service ClassPass. Guests staying in Citadin

SITTING 2,700M above sea level, Nepal's Mustang region redefines remote, as it was previously inaccessible and the gateway to the country's Forbidden Kingdom. Today it's home to Shinta Mani Mustang, a typically colourful resort created by design alch

IT'S A BIT OF A mouthful, but the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 in Horizon Blue is a stunning addition for any collector of seriously high-end watches. An 18k white-gold case hides the movement assembled from 385 parts, but the see-through sa

BY HENRY A. KISSINGER, CRAIG MUNDIE AND ERIC SCHMIDT (OUT 21 NOVEMBER) One of the most polarising politicians of the 20th century, Kissinger, the late US Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, waded into an equally controversial topic fo

BROADCASTER MAX RUSHDEN and comedian David O'Doherty team up for this weekly podcast all about the day in the life of famous guests – from the more mundane to the memorable. Hear from comedians including James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Rose Matafeo on

Picasso: Printmaker, London November 7, 2024 – March 30, 2025 The British Museum is home to the UK's largest collection of Picasso prints. This exhibition provides a deeper look at his most intimate moments – including pieces from the 347 Suite, name

Star Alliance is founded in Frankfurt, becoming the first airline alliance with five members: United Airlines, SAS, Thai Airways, Air Canada and Lufthansa Star Alliance opens its first branded lounge at Zurich Airport Star Alliance opens the first al

Have you heard about the latest travel trend? It's not an up-and-coming destination, or a must-have accessory. It's called ‘rawdogging’, and you're more likely to encounter it on TikTok than in a roadside lay-by… As practised by British rapper ArrDee

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THE WINNERS of the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards were announced in October by the publishers of Business Traveller, Ink Global. This year marks the 33rd edition of the awards, and saw Singapore Airlines walk away with four of them: Best Airl