Business Traveller

Business Traveller
Title	Business Traveller
Frequency	Monthly
Category	Travel magazine
Publisher	Bauer Media Group
Firstdate	1976
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Based	London

Business Traveller

Business Traveller is a monthly publication focused on corporate travel, frequent flyers, and executive mobility. It covers airline operations, hotel brands, airport infrastructure, loyalty programs, and travel management for professionals operating in markets such as Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. The magazine blends product reviews, route analysis, industry interviews, and policy reporting aimed at procurement officers, chief executives, and travel managers.

Overview

Business Traveller was founded in the 1970s amid expansion of commercial aviation and the rise of multinational corporations; its editorial remit includes coverage of carriers like British Airways, Emirates, and Delta Air Lines as well as hotel groups such as Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Accor. Regular features examine airport hubs including Heathrow Airport, Dubai International Airport, and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and profile frequent-flyer schemes like SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld. Contributors have included journalists who previously worked for outlets such as The Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian, and interviews often feature executives from corporations like DHL, Siemens, and HSBC. The magazine operates alongside trade events and awards that recognize innovations in services provided by companies including Amadeus IT Group, Sabre Corporation, and Expedia Group.

Travel Preparations and Logistics

Articles guide readers through pre-trip arrangements involving visa procedures with agencies like VisaHQ, safety briefings referencing advisories from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (United Kingdom), U.S. Department of State, and European Union travel alerts, and customs requirements at ports such as Port of Singapore. Practical guidance covers corporate travel policy formation used by firms like McKinsey & Company and Accenture, risk assessment frameworks influenced by standards from ISO and insurance underwriters such as Lloyd's of London. Planning pieces evaluate airport transfer options including taxis regulated by authorities like Transport for London, chauffeur services supplied by companies like Uber Technologies and Addison Lee, and logistics platforms provided by CWT and BCD Travel.

Accommodation and Amenities

Coverage assesses property portfolios from brands including Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, comparing executive lounges, meeting-room provision, and loyalty benefits offered by programs such as Marriott Bonvoy and World of Hyatt. Reviews examine serviced-apartment operators like Oakwood Worldwide and corporate housing specialists used by multinationals including IBM and General Electric, and profile boutique providers in business districts such as Canary Wharf, Pudong, and Shenzhen Central Business District. Features explore conference facilities at venues like ExCeL London and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and amenities such as spas, executive dining, and business centers tailored to travelers from companies like Goldman Sachs.

Transportation and Loyalty Programs

The magazine tracks route launches and fleet changes by carriers including British Airways, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and low-cost operators like Ryanair and Southwest Airlines, plus alliances oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance. Analysis covers airport infrastructure projects such as Heathrow expansion and Changi Airport Terminal 5, and evaluates ground-transport networks like Eurostar and regional rail operators such as Deutsche Bahn and JR East. Loyalty-program analysis contrasts benefits from AAdvantage, Avios, and SkyMiles and discusses credit-card partnerships with issuers like American Express and Visa Inc., often citing corporate procurement strategies used by firms including Microsoft and Oracle.

Health, Safety, and Risk Management

Reporting examines corporate duty-of-care obligations enforced by regulators such as Health and Safety Executive and informed by guidance from institutions like World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Coverage includes pandemic-era policy responses involving European Medicines Agency and national vaccination programs, in-flight health considerations managed by aerospace firms like Boeing and Airbus, and crisis-management case studies involving incidents at airports including JFK International Airport and Gatwick Airport. Content addresses security providers such as Securitas AB, travel insurance underwriters like Allianz and AXA, and contingency planning used by multinational clients including Unilever.

Technology and Productivity Tools

Business Traveller evaluates enterprise booking platforms from Amadeus IT Group, Sabre Corporation, and Travelport, reviews mobile apps produced by airlines like Emirates and Delta Air Lines, and explores remote-work ecosystems supported by providers such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoom Video Communications. Articles investigate in-flight connectivity delivered by satellite operators like Inmarsat and SES, wearable technology from manufacturers such as Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics, and cybersecurity concerns addressed by firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks in corporate travel contexts.

Economic Impact and Industry Trends

The magazine analyzes macroeconomic influences on corporate travel demand from institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, tracks mergers and acquisitions among industry players such as Priceline Group and Travelport, and reports on regulatory shifts by bodies including the International Civil Aviation Organization and European Commission. Coverage examines sustainability initiatives adopted by airlines such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and hotel chains like Hilton Worldwide—including carbon-offset programs and alternative fuels developed with partners like Shell and BP—and studies the influence of remote-work trends on business-travel volumes for consultancies such as Boston Consulting Group and Deloitte.

Category:Business magazines