DESTINATION PROFILES

China
With its 1.3 billion population, China is set to become the world's largest economy - and, says Gary Noakes, business carriers have been quick to wake up to its massive potential.

Moscow
Russia's capital is undoubtedly a city with huge commercial potential, but there is still a need for transparency and judicial reform, says Philip Parker

FEATURES

What's the Big Idea?  |  details
Do you think you can take on our very own Dragons? - Back by popular demand, the Institute of Travel Management (ITM) is again proud to present Enter the Dragons at its up-coming conference

Great expectations  |  details
Stanley Slaughter, editor of Air and Business Travel News (ABTN), reports from two forums, one in Rome, the other in London, organised by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives

The road to health  |  details
Safety in the workplace is something that corporates take very seriously, but what about outside of the office? Beverley Fearis looks at how companies should be supporting their travelling employees

Spreading wings  |  details
Bungled transfers, lost baggage ... Heathrow Terminal 5's launch was undeniably rocky, says Jonathan Hart, but look beyond the hype and a different story begins to emerge

Spending power  |  details
Managing meeting costs - Regarded by many as the last bastion of unmanaged corporate spend, meetings and events are coming under closer scrutiny as companies struggle to contain costs. Catherine Chetwynd reports.

Room at the top  |  details
Staying at the best addresses - Recent financial events have affected the whole industry, says Catherine Chetwynd, but there are many indications that the luxury hotel sector can weather the storm

Time travel  |  details
Maximising rail journeys - Can travellers make the most of their time when taking the train? Dave Richardson investigates

Under the hammer  |  details
BAA break-up under scrutiny - The Competition Commission's recent report makes it clear that BAA must sell off some of its airports. Simon Warburton asks: to what extent has the playing field been levelled, and where now for the UK's largest airport operator?

No more no-frills?  |  details
The future for low-cost travel - If some people are to be believed, the budget-airline industry bubble is about to burst, says Bob Papworth, but there are others who think there's plenty of life left in low-cost travel

Wired for travel  |  details
Booking technology - Understanding how booking tools work can mean the end to one of travel technology's greatest mysteries, and make life a little less complex as Bob Papworth finds out

Does size matter?  |  details
TMC's David and Goliaths - Big is best, but then small is beautiful, too. Bob Papworth asks whether it's all a case of proportion in the TMC world

Hub capping  |  details
The future of hub-and-spoke - Are airline hubs in decline, as one industry leader predicts, or will they continue to flourish as regional travellers, in particular, attempt to avoid Heathrow and Gatwick? Simon Warburton reports