Business Traveller Middle East

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, financial and buying property. 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.

Editor's Letter

Business Traveller Middle East

New keys to the kingdom • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is setting the stage for a major new chapter in Saudi Arabia

Mercure lands in Saudi's Aseer region

Anatalya's new crown jewel • A new flagship property from the Öztürk Group is set to open this summer in the resort enclave

Modern capital

ROUTE ROUND - UP

BioBlitz for Six Senses

THE KEY TO SUSTAINABILITY

REGENERATIVE TOURISM

GET THE SCOOP • The latest updates in the travel industry from across the world

Luxury for every season • Yi-Hwa Hanna chats with Guenter Gebhard, Regional Vice President & General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre, about the the evolution of the modern business traveller, how time is the new luxury, and how this has led to the rise of “bleisure” travel

Regal Hospitality • We chat with Parveen Chander Kumar, Executive Vice President – Commercial of Indian Hotels Company Limited, about embracing heritage and true luxury in hospitality

LUXURY CRUISES ARE SAILING INTO A NEW ERA • A quiet transformation is taking place across the high seas, and luxury ocean travel is no longer simply a means to get from A to B

OFF THE BEATEN PATH • Yi-Hwa Hanna chats to Rajan Datar, award-winning broadcaster, moderator, musician, and presenter of the BBC News channel's The Travel Show

The Elevator Pitch • Business Traveller Middle East gives Christian Potvin, General Manager of Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, five minutes to pitch his property to prospective guests

New York City • From iconic museums and theatres to glitzy shops and restaurants, there's plenty to do in the city that never sleeps

Raising The Bar • What does it mean to win an award from Business Traveller Middle East? We spoke to a handful of our 2025 winners on how the recognition is helping take their teams and their brands to another level

HOLIDAY PACKING GUIDE • Whether you're a culture vulture or hot for holistic health escapes, these picks will help upgrade your summer break to a whole new level

Our guide to… the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) • Last year, the UK's ETA programme was extended to nationals from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE - and it's been expanding further in 2025. Here's how to navigate it smoothly

A Whole New World • The Walt Disney Company and Miral are bringing a Disney Theme Park and Resort to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

Cosmic Influence • Is your next vacation written in the stars?

All Aboard • A NEW WAVE OF SEAFARING TOURISM IS POURING INTO THE MIDDLE EAST, FROM CRUISES TO SUPERYACHTS AND BEYOND

ON THE RUNWAY • AVIATION AND GLAMOUR HAVE ALWAYS GONE HAND IN HAND. HERE, WE CHART THE EVOLUTION OF INFLIGHT FASHION

The sneakers vs. pumps debate

Braniff Airways’ bubble helmet

Good Scents • Ever wondered why your favourite hotels smell so incredible? It's all by...