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.

WELCOME

Business Traveller Middle East

UPFRONT

INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our picks to make time fly by

SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLER

Travel forecast 2025 • Marriott Bonvoy’s ‘Ticket to Travel’ research reveals savvy spending, ‘brave-cations’ and heritage-focused trips will be key themes for leisure travel this year.

UPFRONT GLOBAL NEWS

The Art of Togetherness • Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah is a new kind of all-ages playground redefining the art of bonding and outdoor exploration for families, couples, friends, and individuals alike

A TASTE FOR INNOVATION • Hot on the heels of the relaunch of his Dubai-based restaurant, Demon Duck, we caught up with celebrity chef Alvin Leung on his recipe for success

A Flying Start • Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER is back in the Dubai skies from 30 March 2025

A CASE FOR DIS-LOYALTY • Ennismore's travel and food membership programme is ready to change the game for a global community of avid explorers

The allure of off-plan investments for overseas property buyers • As Dubai continues to chart its path towards its Vision 2030, it offers a prime opportunity for overseas property buyers through off-plan investments

Good Business • Looking to elevate your events with unparalleled and seamless service? The Holiday Inn Riyadh the Business District, an IHG hotel, has you covered

Embracing your diversity in the hospitality industry is a leadership superpower • Every culture comes with its unique strengths and challenges when we live in an increasingly global world – and understanding them can be an asset

Charan Ranganath • Author, Researcher, and Psychologist

THE ELEVATOR PITCH • Business Traveller Middle East gives Odile De Groot, general manager of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Apartments Kuwait, five minutes to pitch her property to prospective guests

REACHING FOR THE SKY • AIR ASTANA IS ON A NEW PATH OF GROWTH THAT’S SET TO SOAR HIGH

Mile-High Matches • From loyalty programmes and music streaming services to sporting events and industry legends, it’s been a busy 12 months of exciting collaborations for the region’s airlines

Discovering the Grand Duchy • It might be one of the world’s smallest countries, but there’s more to Luxembourg than finance and the Schengen area…

LUXEMBOURG EATS • Eat like a grand duke or duchess at this trio of stand-out restaurants

A Story of the Sea • Ras Al Khaimah’s Suwaidi Pearls isn’t just a fun tourist attraction for travellers and residents alike – it’s a heartfelt glimpse into the UAE’s treasured past

STRATEGIC SYNERGY • A new era of brand alliances is changing the game across the travel business and beyond

GOING SOLO • Travelling alone can be intimidating – but it can also offer a sense of freedom, self-discovery, and the chance to create the ultimate personalised itinerary. A rising trend for the past several years, the future of solo travel is looking bright

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