Last Issue - 40, September/October 2009
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DESTINATION PROFILE
Asia
The global economy has affected Asia like everywhere else, but a more personal business culture and a mighty aversion to failure means it is still standing tall, says Jonathan Hart |
FEATURES
Wheeling and dealing | details
Tips for choosing the right TMC Mark Frary offers a guide to choosing the right TMC for your travel booking needs TR
The rating game | details
Hotels star system uncovered What’s the difference between a four-star and five-star hotel - apart from the cost of the room? Christian Sylt investigates the star rating system and what it really means
Taxing times | details
APD update The government has increased the controversial APD according to distance travelled. Mark Frary looks at how this will affect business travel
Still on track? | details
The golden age of rail Rail travel in the UK is experiencing a golden age – but could the bubble burst? Dave Richardson reports
BA means business | details
BA’s new all-Business Class route British Airways will ply the lucrative London-New York route with a new all-Business Class aircraft in September. Gary Noakes asks why BA should succeed when so many others have failed
Virtual reality | details
Doing business in cyberspace In cyberspace, anything’s possible. Dave Richardson explores how the travel industry and their avatars are doing business online
Calculating costs | details
Expense management systems Expense management systems can save companies millions of pounds and thousands of man hours, so why aren’t we using them and what exactly is on offer? Catherine Chetwynd examines the options
It’s all about leg room | details
Premium Economy pros and cons Premium Economy is a popular choice for travel bookers on a tighter budget. Bob Papworth discusses the ups and downs of the simple idea, which has really taken off
The price is right | details
How HBAs are tackling recession Hotel booking agencies are focusing on price and value in the recession, reports David Churchill
Meetings: Changing face | details
New technology to the fore Tricia Holly Davis explores the progress of video-conferencing and new technologies for booking events
Thinking out of the box | details
Are TMCs playing it safe? Sometimes hard times produce the best ideas. Bob Papworth asks if, instead of playing it safe, TMCs should let their imaginations take flight
Welcome home | details
Serviced apartments news Now may be the best time to stay in a serviced apartment. Beverley Fearis gives the lowdown on some of the big names in the extended-stay game
Joined up thinking | details
HRG-sponsored technology debate Trying to establish integration when it comes to travel technology is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry. Together with HRG, we invited a number of experts to share their thoughts on the subject. Mike Toynbee reports
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