Business Traveller Middle East articles from December 2002

Business Traveller Middle East archives from December 2002

Making a meal of it. (readers' letters).(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2002... As a vegan frequent flyer, I find that some airlines still get special meal requests wrong, even if they have been pre-booked. This is a problem on long-haul flights as was proved on two flights I took recently when the airline twice failed to...

Swiss whizz. (readers' letters).(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2002... If you are travelling in Switzerland it's worth considering taking the train to get around the country. They are very reliable, arrving on time with very few holdups. Staff are usually tri-lingual (German, French and English) and extremely...

London City gets exec jets. (Airports).(London City Airport)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The exclusive executive jet terminal at London City Airport, close to the financial district of Canary Wharf, is now open for business. For those wanting privacy, it is worth noting that the facilities are completely separate from the main...

Flight savers: looking for the best deals around? Check out our regular column on fares. (Up Front).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
December 1, 2002... All flights leave from Dubai, and prices are based on a return journey. They are available until November 30, unless otherwise stated. Information supplied by BTI Dubai. Tel: 971 331 8700. Restrictions may apply Europe London,...

Busy traffic finds new routes to Saudi.(Six Continents Hotels)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2002... Business traffic into Saudi Arabia continues to flow from around the Middle East, just as moves to attract tourists into the Kingdom gather pace. As the largest hotel operator in Saudi, we can report a very healthy year so far, while the...

Lost and found. (Hotels).(lost belongings)
December 1, 2002... Ever checked out of a hotel in such a rush to catch a flight that you have ended up leaving something behind? If so, you are not alone. Hotels in the region report that guests are forgetting to pack all sorts of essentials--plus some fairly...

More than a new name. (Hotels).(Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The re-named Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers (formerly the Sheraton Dubai Hotel and Towers) has re-opened following a $10 million, five-month renovation. The 255-room hotel looks completely different, with a new limestone facade, an...

Up for a try. (Sport).(Dubai Rugby Sevens)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Travelling to Dubai between December 5 and 7? You may want to catch the action at the Dubai Rugby Sevens. A highlight of the Dubai social calendar, the Sevens attracts crowds of more than 15,000 to watch 16 of the best international teams in...

Bored with boardrooms? (Meetings).(Dubai World Trade Centre)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... If you're at a meeting at the Dubai World Trade Centre, you can take a coffee break with a difference. A Scalectrix Grand Prix track set up for delegates outside its conference rooms, or aromatherapy oils and soothing shoulder massages are now...

On the left. (Hotels).(Sheraton Ankara caters to left-handed travellers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Left-handed travellers won't feel ignored at the Sheraton Ankara Hotel and Towers in Turkey. It has designed five rooms especially for left-handed guests. Features include doors and windows which open in the other direction and left-handed...

Tasteful Tangerine. (Clubs).(Bar Review)
December 1, 2002... If you are looking for a place to unwind while on business in Dubai, check out the new nightclub at the Fairmont Hotel. Tangerine is aimed at the well-heeled party-goer, with decor reminiscent of a Moroccan diwan. Alcove seating allows for...