Ireland’s cities manage to showcase as much charm and appeal as her countryside. Catherine Quinn discovers why business travellers are well catered for here

Malmo has witnessed a remarkable transformation from a centre of industry into an exciting hub of culture and art. David Neville Williams reports

Canada is famous for winter sports, great lakes and vast tracks of wilderness. But Catherine Quinn discovers why her cities are well worth a look

Discover the polished veneer of Kaliningrad, where the minerals, fishing and manufacturing industries thrive

Croatia offers all the advantages of Europe with none of the disadvantages of the Euro. Catherine Quinn discovers what this destination has to offer business travellers

Find out what the biggest myths are surrounding the lucrative and inviting property market in the states

With its appealing mixture of old and new, tourism is booming. And so is business, says Steven Rowland

Antwerp is cosmopolitan, fashionable and picturesque. Follow our guide to your short stay in Belgium’s pocket-sized metropolis

The applause generated by the music at Lebanon’s summer festivals seems to carry overtones of joy and relief that they are back after two years of cancellations forced by a war with Israel in 2006 and battles with Islamist militants last year

There’s a little piece of Italy to be found on the coastal tip of Croatia’s crescent. The picturesque Rovinj – part ancient port, part leisurely paced tourist resort – huddles its Old Town on the rocky hill of its peninsular and crowns it with the jutting tower of the church of St. Euphemia (or Sveta Fuma), which respectfully emulates the famous tower of St. Mark’s Square in Venice. Jennifer Bradly reports

Catherine Quinn rounds up the business hubs in Germany, experiencing the well-known clichés, and uncovering some surprises along the way

Steven Rowland reports on St Petersburg, and highlights the differences that set it apart from the other canal-network cities