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Inside this issue

• The rise and rise of ‘super’ hotels

• Travel tips from the roving Bishop of Europe

• Hand-kissing is out and handshakes are firm in Poland

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Content

Companies are packing their bags for growth

The biggest rise in business travel demand is in emerging markets, writes Roger Blitz

Soapbox: We are not in denial about climate change

The aviation industry acknowledges that projected increases in emissions cannot be left unchecked, writes Mark Watson

Business hubs: From seaplanes and seafood to Islamic art and market spices

Bernard Simon and Robin Wigglesworth provide insider tips on two travel hotspots

The Big Story: Displays of towering ambition

‘Super’ hotels are defying the downturn, writes Jill James

Virtual meetings

The need for face-to-face meetings is still undergoing scrutiny in Europe and the US, writes Jill James

Business class: Rail industry on track for gains in market share

High-speed lines and smoother connections could win long-term loyalty, writes Robert Wright

CEO interview: Boost for a flagship brand

The head of Carlson is revamping Radisson hotels in the US, finds Roger Blitz

Business etiquette: Hand-kissing is out and handshakes are firm in Poland

Although small talk is not a well-practised art, Poles are proud of their country, writes Jan Cienski

Frequent traveller: Madeira to Vladivostok and beyond

The Bishop of Europe tells Josh Noble about overheated hotels, a Syrian delicacy and and a train robbery