Business destinations

The development of public transport in Bangkok is extending the catchment area of the Thai capital. With the emergence of new business and leisure districts, this represents a new opportunity for the luxury hotel industry...

Hotels The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya Herzliya put itself on the luxury hotel map with the opening of this 115-room Ritz-Carlton, including 82 suites, at the end of 2013....

If you have... One or two hours Come to the marina and the beach and enjoy the show at any hour of the day, from the...

In Beirut, major works have begun to strengthen the Lebanese capital's position in the Middle East and beyond. In the city centre, the business district is attracting more and more travellers. But "Downtown" is also being supplemented by new business hubs such as the Beirut Digital District.

Shopping in the contemporary Souks, the National Museum or the Sursock Museum, excursions to Jbeil or Jeita: there are plenty of ways to explore Beirut between meetings, for a bleisure interlude.

From large business establishments to small finds, via traditional and trendy restaurants, we take a look at the best places in Beirut to relax or eat in the business district.

Christelle Abou Jaoude, Sales and Marketing Director of the Beirut Digital District, explains the mission of this new structure, its ambitions, and more generally the positioning of Beirut as a business destination.

From the SFMoMa Museum to the hippy district of Haight Ashbury, San Francisco's bleisure offer has plenty to tempt business travellers. Here are a few ideas for spending an hour or half a day between meetings...

If you have one or two hours... The European quarter has recently been equipped with new cultural attractions. The Parlamentarium aims to make the European institutions...

HOTELS Efficiency Rennaissance Brussels To stand out from the other establishments in the European Quarter, the Renaissance is playing the service and human card. From the...

 If you have two hours... The Patek Philippe Museum is one of Geneva's most popular watch museums. Its prestigious collection of watches...

HOTELS Strategic address Warwick Undeniably one of the most strategic addresses for a business trip to Geneva. Facing the Cornavin train station, the hotel is...

If you've got a couple of hours... Adjacent to the Central Business District, the historic district of The Rocks, the birthplace of Sydney, offers a striking contrast with the...

HOTELS QT Sydney Straddling two characterful buildings in the heart of the CBD - the State Theatre and the Gowings Building - this...

If you've got two hours... The sheer size of Gangnam makes it difficult to quickly explore the local sights, which are nonetheless well worth a visit, whether...

HOTELS Aloft Seoul Gangnam Colour, a touch of humour and modernity: when you walk through the doors of the Aloft hotel, you immediately recognise the signature of this brand which appeared...

If you have an hour... Feeling a little under the weather? Why not take the opportunity to admire Rotterdam's new covered market, the Markthal, and...

HOTELS MAINPORT Right on the water, this five-star hotel combines chic design with port heritage. Since opening in mid-2013 in the heart of the city centre, the Mainport...

Business and boutique hotels, trendy addresses and gourmet restaurants, rail and air links: the essentials for preparing a business trip to Amstersdam and Utrecht.

A former lawyer, Simon Reinink worked for many years in the publishing world. In 2006, he became Director of the Royal Concertgebouw, a venue that has been home to one of the world's most prestigious orchestras since 1888.