Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition

We’ve made the decision to be optimistic. Faced with continued lockdowns, slow vaccine rollout, continuing border closures and new Covid strains, we are choosing to see the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. In practical terms, that means pla

85% believe aircraft are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected 65% agree the air is as clean as an operating room 86% who travelled since June 2020 felt safe onboard owing to Covid measures 89% believe the measures are well implemented 90% believe a

HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED CREATIVITY? Artists have adapted their practices. Restricted access to studios has led some to embrace new mediums or work on a more intimate scale, and some artists have created work that draws on their experience of t

BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM/FORUM In the old days, one turned up at an airport and presented oneself at a check-in desk to (a) leave any hold luggage; (b) get a boarding card; and (c) confirm to the airline that you intended to fly that day (especially

All Phuket Sandbox travellers must: ■ Be fully vaccinated no less than 14 days before departure unless they’re minors accompanied by a guardian. ■ Show proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure, and then test negativ

In addition to Phuket, it became possible on July 15 to enter Thailand at Koh Samui through the Samui Plus programme, spending the first three days quarantined within the grounds of a resort. Other destinations – including Hua Hin, Pattaya and Chiang

I am sure that many of you, at some point, will have read media articles about how well paid pilots are. I can neither confirm nor deny this as it depends on who fl for what you fly and where you are based. However, as background, I thought you might

BACKGROUND The Four Seasons is one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious addresses, famed for having eight Michelin stars under one roof. Completing the final stages of a renovation – the hotel features new rooms and suites, a lobby makeover and revamped d

BACKGROUND One of Hyatt Hotels lifestyle brands, the Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo was the first Hyatt Centric in Asia-Pacific when it opened in 2018. Since then, another Hyatt Centric has opened in Kanazawa, a city that pre-pandemic was emerging as an a

BACKGROUND The opening marks the 13th hotel from Nobu Hospitality, the luxurious brand founded by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and director Meir Teper, and the third collaboration with L+R Hotels. Previously the Radisson Blu Portman, the

BACKGROUND The Cheval Collection of serviced apartments includes both the Cheval Residences and Cheval Maison brands. In London, it has nine apartment locations and another three in Edinburgh. Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison opened in June this year

Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kerala to Malé, Maldives. Air India Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, has announced new flights between India and Kuala Lumpur. British Airways has i

Managing director Julian Gregory Editorial director Tom Otley Director Peggy Teo Consulting editor Mary Cooch Online editor Mark Caswell Consumer editor Alex McWhirter Contributors Hannah Brandler, Lee Cobaj, Tamsin Cocks, Kate Farr, Rob Goss, David

Rob is a Tokyo-based writer specialising in books, travel writing and creative writing. His articles have been published in the likes of the BBC, National Geographic and Roads & Kingdoms. In this issue, he checked into the recently opened Hyatt Centr

Book the Surprise Staycation package and enjoy daily breakfast for two, a three-course dinner for two at One-Ninety, the hotel’s botanical-inspired Asian brasserie; a bottle of Prosecco; personalised amenities; plus guaranteed early check-in from 12p