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february/march 2009
05 Editor’s letter
Hard times ahead — and a farewell from the Ed
frontline
07 News
BA, Virgin and news from over the pond
10 ttgbusiness Awards 2008 pics
The glitz! The glamour! The winners!
12 ttgbusiness Awards 2008 trip
The winners spend a weekend in the Big Apple
14 Lifestyle
Flip Video Ultra, micro projector, Travel Ease, Swimcap
16 Agent’s view
Capita BT’s Luisa Margione on life on the frontline
17 Corporate view
Types and tips from Valerie Stevens, ATS Euromaster
18 Green corner
A round-up of ITM’s latest environmental plans
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19 Your shout, competition
Win a weekend away with Brussels Airlines and Warwick
International Hotels
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21 Interview: Ian Windsor
HRG’s MD in his first interview since taking over at the TMC
COVER FEATURE
24 Emerging markets under pressure
Brazil, Russia, India, China – can they survive the slowdown?
29 BT Show preview
Your official Business Travel Week preview
36 Air
As corporates cut back, airlines struggle for survival
Hotel reviews: from
38 Rail Hong Kong to Paris
Europe’s high-speed rail network RailTeam comes of age
via Kuala Lumpur
40 Meetings & events
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Finally feeling the impact of corporate belt-tightening
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43 Hotel reviews
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Hong Kong, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Perth
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46 City guides
The Bric countries – where to stay, eat and do business
48 Diary
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OGRAPHY
Your worldwide guide to major business travel events
TION; PHO
your career
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Living and working abroad to develop your skills
53 Beginners’ guide: Rail travel
Capita Business Travel’s head of sales, Raj Sachdave
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54 Behind the suit
EasyJet’s Jerry Dunn on his obsession for Pompey
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