JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 businesstraveller.comI
’m taking New Year Resolutions on the road with me this year. Recent years have
seen the global mindset shift to the importance of health and wellness, with many
of us jumping on the bandwagon to trade Saturday night takeaways for Saturday
morning bootcamps or switching after-work drinks for a kale smoothie at lunch.
But on work trips, good intentions tend to f ly out the window...
This year there’s no excuse, as even more accommodation providers are focusing
their offerings to help travellers stick to their goals. So in January, I’ll be checking out
the launch of “Pullman Fit” with early morning yoga sessions on the rooftop garden at
Park Lane Pullman Hotel, followed by a new “active breakfast”. In February, I’ll be
re-energising my mind and body with a digital detox at the Mandarin Oriental Hong
Kong’s new Digital Wellness Escape.
Elsewhere, new initiatives see Westin Hotels & Resorts adding TRX suspension
training to fitness studios worldwide; Swissotel putting the finishing touches on a
dedicated “Vitality Room” featuring exercise equipment, air-purification and circadian
light features; and when it opens this year, the Rosewood Hong Kong introducing the
new Asaya wellness concept, combining nutrition, health and fitness.
To incentivise a more health-conscious approach to travel, on page 48 we look at
the latest urban spa treatments around the region. Not only will they help you bounce
back from Christmas excesses, but we highlight takeaways from these treatments to
adopt, introducing new habits into your daily life for long-lasting health benefits.
Here’s to kick-starting 2018. Happy New Year!THIS ISSUE’S PICKS
AMAZING ANGKOR
Once a 48-hour stop to take in
the breathtaking temples at
Angkor, Siem Reap is now
enticing travellers to stay longer,
with luxury accommodation and
varied entertainment options.
(Page 40)DREAMLINER
With launch customer Singapore
Airlines receiving the first B787-
this year, we take a look at the
aircraft that has changed the face
of aviation through its cabin
upgrades and operational ability.
(Page 34)FIND YOUR WAY
You can now zip around Tokyo
like a pro thanks to a range of
service upgrades, new technolog y
and even robot assistance directly
aimed at making the city more
navigable for foreign visitors.
(Page 22)BAG A BARGAIN
Your last chance to win amazing
prizes in the final instalment of
our annual Charity Auction, while
helping to raise funds for the Chi
Heng Foundation’s mission to
support AIDS-impacted children.
(Page 54)Tamsin Cocks EditorWELCOME
ILLUSTRATION: BENJAMIN SOUTHAN4