Category: Business Travel

The top 5 places for a holiday home in 2013

The top 5 places for a holiday home in 2013

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Barbados, Business Travel, Caribbean, China, Europe, Family Travel, Hong Kong, Portugal, Real Estate, Regions, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 9009 times

Sometimes going away for two weeks just isn’t enough. Sometimes we find that perfect luxury holiday destination that makes us want to live there. This selection of 5 great places to buy a holiday home contains something for everyone, whether you are looking for a beach villa on a white sand beach, a relaxing place [...]

Luxury in Lisbon: the Altis Prime Hotel

Luxury in Lisbon: the Altis Prime Hotel

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Europe, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2789 times

Lisbon is coming of age. Its former malaise has been dispelled by the vibrant post-Salazar generation, and the Altis Prime, Lisbon’s newest boutique aparthotel, is seeking to capitalize on the new brand of modernity emanating from Portugal’s charismatic capital. Resplendent with 78 suites (ranging from studios to the exclusive penthouse), this sizzling hot hotel, dazzles [...]

5 top Christmas gift ideas for holidays

5 top Christmas gift ideas for holidays

By on Dec 08, 2012 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Business Travel, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment   - Read 4700 times

Here are some great gift ideas for this Christmas. Included are electronic gadgets, stocking fillers and luxury items. Whether your loved ones are going on a business trip or a skiing holiday, there should be something here for most travellers. Top electronic gadget: Samsung Galaxy Note Many people take a mobile phone, digital camera, iPod, [...]

Travel in comfort on Italy’s new high-speed train

Travel in comfort on Italy’s new high-speed train

By on Oct 12, 2012 in Business Travel, Europe, Italy, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3695 times

Italy’s new Frecciarossa 1000 is setting the pace for the pace for high-speed trains in the 21st Century. For those who enjoy a little luxury, it has new interiors designed by Giugiaro: ergonomic leather seats in the Executive, Business and Premium coaches, as well as a tailor-made customer care service and gourmet menu by Vissani [...]

The best business hotel in the Middle East

The best business hotel in the Middle East

By on Sep 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 2756 times

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the luxury city hotel and a Dubai landmark, has been awarded the Best Business Hotel in the Middle East in the Business Traveller Magazine Awards. The awards are judged independently by the magazine’s readers and are widely recognised as the leading accolades in the business travel industry. An iconic landmark where business meets pleasure, [...]

The future of business travel

By on Aug 21, 2012 in Business Travel, Speciality Travel   - Read 772 times

The following video gives you some insights into how mobile technology is starting a revolution in business travel. Not only can you book flights, check in online, get information on live departure times and see your boarding pass, there’s a whole lot more at your fingertips. Sponsored Post

The new Sheraton Sharjah Hotel & Resort, UAE

By on Feb 10, 2011 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 378 times

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Sharjah, a business and leisure travel destination designated as an Arab Capital of Culture. The new Sheraton Sharjah will open beginning of 2013, and is part of the company’s commitment to growth in the Middle [...]

Special feature: The Lawrance, Harrogate, UK

Special feature: The Lawrance, Harrogate, UK

By on Oct 01, 2010 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 2186 times

At the weekend, we stayed in a serviced apartment courtesy of The Lawrance. The Lawrance offers serviced apartments at three locations in the spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire: Kings House, Duchy House and York Road. We stayed at Duchy House D, a first floor, two-bedroomed apartment, on Duchy Road. Arriving on the Friday [...]

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

By on Apr 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Business Travel, Egypt, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 868 times

The Rocco Forte Collection – which currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe –  has revealed that its first property in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi this Autumn. It will be followed by a 146-bedroom property opening in Jeddah in 2011, a 90 All-suite Golf, Spa & Villa Resort [...]

Qatar Airways Premium Terminal

Qatar Airways Premium Terminal

By on Apr 18, 2010 in Air Travel, Business Travel, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 315 times

Qatar Airways, the 5-star airline, offers a private premium terminal for its First and Business class passengers at its hub at Doha International Airport. Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal offers fine dining with specially selected wines and champagnes, some exclusive to Qatar Airways. Business travelers may utilize free wireless internet as well as meeting rooms that [...]

Scheduled for 2012: Shangri-La Hotel, Istanbul

By on Apr 16, 2010 in Accommodation, Attractions, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey   - Read 470 times

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts‘ first hotel in Turkey, the Shangri-La Hotel, Istanbul is set to  open in April 2012. The hotel will be located between the Dolmabahce and the Maritime Museum on the European coast of the Bosphorus Straits, the 30km stretch of water separating Europe and Asia. Set within the Besiktas district, the shopping [...]

A Capella first in Asia: Capella Singapore

A Capella first in Asia: Capella Singapore

By on Apr 02, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 181 times

The first Capella property in Asia, Capella Singapore has set a new benchmark for personalised service in a region already known for its outstanding service standards. Personal assistants, a Capella hallmark, are well equipped to facilitate individual needs – from planning a culinary tour of Singapore specialties, to booking a corporate meeting, to arranging a [...]

Open for Winter Games: The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport

Open for Winter Games: The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport

By on Feb 02, 2010 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel   - Read 207 times

The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport, a sophisticated, new-build hotel in Richmond, B.C. is now open. Ideally situated less than 4 km from Vancouver International Airport, it is also within a five minute walk of the Yaohan Centre and a 20 minute Skytrain ride to downtown Vancouver. Minutes from downtown Richmond, the new hotel also [...]

Special feature: Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete

Special feature: Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete

By on Dec 19, 2009 in Accommodation, Bars, Business Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 656 times

In October we had the pleasure of staying at the  Blue Palace Resort & Spa near Elounda on the Greek island of Crete. Since we arrived quite late in the evening, it wasn’t until morning that we could appreciate the full beauty of the resort’s position with its stunning view of the island of  Spinalonga, [...]

Multimillion-dollar renovation completed at Tampa hotel

Multimillion-dollar renovation completed at Tampa hotel

By on Dec 13, 2009 in Accommodation, Bars, Business Travel, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 189 times

The Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore has completed its multimillion-dollar renovation and unveiled the Westshore district’s “newest” property. The 261-suite hotel has seen a facelift that has  touched virtually every aspect of the hotel, including all of the two-room suites; the eight-story tropical atrium; the innovative, modern business lounge; the 12,000+ square feet of meeting [...]

Swissôtel to debut in the Middle East

Swissôtel to debut in the Middle East

By on Nov 24, 2009 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel   - Read 213 times

Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts‘ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. The new Swissôtel Makkah is going to have 1571 guest rooms, including 88 suites, spread over 53 floors, with half of all the [...]

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