Conferencing
Conferencing in South America takes off
South America is a rising star on the radar of the international conference industry. The continent’s stunning natural scenery is increasingly being matched by equally impressive conference facilities, often comparable to the best in the world. RioCentro, Brazil RioCentro is, …
Mobility
Business class still the answer
Most business people still look forward to fly9ing business class when they travel abroad
Mobility
Sourcing reputable executive travel chauffeurs
Chauffeur services must provide top-level service, driven by a competitive market
Hotels
Interview: GM of the Crowne Plaza Bratislava, Peter Pottinger
General manager of the Crowne Plaza Bratislava, Peter Pottinga, talks to Business Destinations about why the Slovak capital is the perfect place to network, hold a conference and get a great night’s sleep
Conferencing
South Africa’s best conference facilities
A versatile venue for anything from sporting events to safari, welcome to the East London International Convention Centre – South Africa’s latest and greatest convention destination
Hotels
Hospitality in Doha: Movenpick interview
Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha ticks all the boxes in terms of quality and business focus, but what sets it apart from the competition is its acute attention to friendly service
Destinations
Top stay in Austria: Hilton Vienna Danube
Modern, metropolitan and Comfortable – the charismatic Hilton Vienna Danube provides the perfect stopover in the Austrian capital for business traveller and tourist alike
Hotels
Five-star accomodation: Malta
They say that St. Peter was once shipwrecked on these charming isles and even stayed for a while to minister – experience the beauty of Malta and Gozo for yourself at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Hotels
Event hosting in Jordan
Located at the lowest point on earth, the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, managed by Hilton, nestles on the eastern shores of the Dead Sea, offering unrivalled levels of business professionalism.
Destinations
Top stay in Oman: Millenium Resort
Ideally located Muscat and Seen International Airport, the Millennium Resort Mussanah has a proven track record of delivering premium hospitality services
Hotels
Luxury accomodation: Algarve
Against the stunning and dramatic backdrop of the Rugged Atlantic Coast, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa combine Mediterranean style décor with a Moorish influence
Conferencing
Conferences at Wembley Stadium
You may know it as the world-renowned sports facility, but Wembley Stadium can also do wondrous things for your next business hospitality event
ACTE
ACTE hosts the Global Education Conference 2012
As for as conference venues go it’s hard to top Paris, but that’s just what ACTE intends to do for its North American Global Education Conference in San Francisco
Hotels
Morocco business travel: Holiday Inn Marakech
Palmeraie Hotels & Resorts is carving a niche as a most viable business complex- and its newly introduced concepts Holiday Inn-Hotel du Golf and Pavillon du Golf are only set to increase its status among business travellers
Mobility
How to organise private jet travel
Private jets are the business traveller’s ultimate means of getting from A to B in the least possible time – and in the greatest comfort. Fleur Kinson looks at how and why you might buy, part-buy, or hire yourself a plane
Hotels
Portugal’s leading business facilities
Welcome to the Algarve, a land of sunshine throughout the year where the Hilton Vilamoura commands pride of place in magnificent Portugal
Mobility
A tour of the Virgin Galactic Space Port
The launch of Virgin Galactic’s Spaceport last year heralded the beginning of a brand new industrial sector for the 21st Century, Business Destinations got the low-down on this futuristic new travel sector
Hotels
Better business in the Canary Islands
With its beautiful grounds, high-tech facilities and culinary delights, the Sheraton La Caleta Resort and Spa offers the perfect pied a Terre for business in Spain
Destinations
European airport hotels for easy international business
We all know that a hectic schedule can be stressful, but with Radisson Blu’s international portfolio of stylish airport accommodation, you can be sure that the business of travel is well and truly taken care of
Destinations
A night in the exclusive Hotel de Glace
For just three months of the year between January March, Quebec is host to an extraordinary structure that rises from the wintery landscape to form the winter wonderland that is the magnificent Hotel De Glace. Photography by Xavier Dachez and Luc Rousseau
Destinations
A premier stay for business in Hungary
For the business traveller in Hungary, a trip to Budapest will leave you wanting much more of this remarkable city, as will a stay at its premier lodgings; the Intercontinental Hotel Budapest
Destinations
Luxury apartments in Vienna
Enjoy all the comforts of luxury hotel services with space for living the way you want to at Boarding House OrchideenPark’s beautiful apartments in Vienna
Mobility
The driving force in the Middle East
Quick and easy mobility is the key to any successful business liaison, and doors will certainly open with Holiday Auto’s award winning service
Business Toad
Stuart White gets the economy class blues
Stuart White takes his annual pilgrimage with the common people – and finds a veritable feast of griping at his table
Business Management
Global commodities traders reap rewards
A small group of companies, and the individuals who run them, are increasingly able to control everything from the food we eat to the energy we consume. Martin Morris examines the figures behind the world of commodities trading
Hotels
The world’s most famous hotels
London, Paris and New York, that golden triangle of culture and sophistication, where a trio of some of the world’s most historic, luxurious and iconic hotels reside. Will Owen takes a journey through time to explore the star-studded history of the Savoy, Ritz and Chelsea hotels.
Hotels
Luxury apartments in Vienna
Enjoy all the comforts of luxury hotel services with space for living the way you want to at Boarding House OrchideenPark’s beautiful apartments in Vienna
Focus
Timeless quality
Nestled in the heart of historic Ljubljana, Hotel antiq has embraced the city’s rich heritage to provide guests with a TAILOR-Made boutique experience
Focus
Crowning moments
Few hotels can boast supurb facilities and a truly personalised service that runs like clockwork – but that’s just what the Crowne PLAZA BratislavA has achieved
Focus
A privileged position
Travelling to Turkey on business? With its first-class transport links and magnificent scenery, the D-Hotel Maris provides a welcome detour on the brilliant Datça Peninsula
Conferencing
Just the ticket
If you ever wondered how your business meeting could become more adventurous, look no further than disneyland paris’ comprehensive (and rather fun) set of conference solutions
Focus
Life’s a beach
Abandon the stuffy office and cast away those uncomfortable shoes; you won’t be needing them with the Hilton Maldives’ innovative range of meeting solutions
Hotels
Covering all angles
Business Destinations takes a trip to Hong Kong to find out why a double helping from Rhombus is the shape of things to come
Focus
Taking care of business
Veteran manager of the Savoy Baur en Ville Manfred Hörger, who has lived and breathed the luxury hotel industry for more than 25 years, talks to Business Destinations about why old-school luxury never goes out of fashion
Conferencing
The road to success
After successfully establishing itself as a major conference venue, not just in Scotland, but for the UK as a whole, the future for Glasgow as a major business destination looks bright
Focus
Going places
With a simple aim to offer value for money and tailored products, Budget Rent-a-Car has been named Best Rental Company in Europe, 2011
Business Management
Getting in the zone
Continuing economic turmoil means that the viability of the european single currency is far from certain, but where did the cracks appear and how can a sustainable future be built? Michael Gardner ponders the future of the Euro
Business Toad
Costume dramas
Dress codes around the world have gone awry. Stuart White laments at the demise of the dinner suit
Hotels
All that glitters
Tucked away from the bright lights of countless casinos and hotels lies a tribute to the intangible magic of Las Vegas’ nightlife. Welcome to the Neon Museum, where the iconic heritage the of city is being preserved in a unique collection
Hotels
King of the road
For the ultimate drive-time experience, you need never leave your hotel room again. Welcome to the V8 Hotel in Germany, where the boundaries between life on the road and life between the sheets are blurred as never before
Focus
Hitting the piste
With eco-tourism in vogue as never before, Miriam Willis asks if our love affair with the ski slopes can ever yield a sustainable future
Mobility
The stuff of dreams
After years of delays and drama, the Boeing 787 has finally reached the skies. Will the Dreamliner deliver on its promise to “revolutionise” the aviaTION industry, or have the many misfortunes tainted the company’s reputation irreversibly? Asks Emma Holmqvist
Conferencing
Hot Dam
With a thriving creative community and some of the most inspiring conference space in Europe, Amsterdam is just the place to hold a successful business meeting
Hotels
Moscow moments
Having racked up a reputation as a most viable business centre, the Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel attracts an increasing roster of global business and has been named Best Business Hotel in Russia
Travel Management
Pioneers of the sky
Since first beginning operations in 2001, Sky Airlines has been dedicated to excellence in all fields of aviation and is Business Destinations’ Best Charter Airline in Europe, 2011
Hotels
A world-class rendezvous
Situated on the banks of the Vltava River, the Hilton Prague is located within walking distance of the city centre with its numerous attractions, shopping and lively night life. It is also just 25 minutes from Ruzyne International Airport, a …
Conferencing
Your very own metropolis
Berlin Convention Bureau has been recognised as providing the ‘Best Business Hotel Landscape in Europe’ and ‘Best Value for Money in Europe’ – Business Destinations travels to the German capital to find out more
Mobility
Flight of fancy
Golf at 30,000ft and panoramic views of the stars. Business Destinations takes a virtual tour of Airbus’ unique vision for the future of aviation in the year 2050