THE HEART OF GERMAN CHARM

A soul-enriching voyage to the awe-inspiring Frankfurt Rhine-Main

Welcome to the August 2023 issue of Business Traveller India! As we usher in August and also the peak of our monsoon season, to beat the gloom we bring you an assortment of stories to brighten the month and dispel the grey!

Our cover story journeys through the timeless and beautiful city of Frankfurt Rhine-Main where we detail what business and leisure travellers can enjoy and experience; from cultural attractions, restaurants, bars, nature trails, facilities, where to stay and more, we have it all! Our domestic hospitality story showcases what business travellers are looking for in luxury hotels, whether it is loyalty bene ts, accommodation, F&B o erings, location and so on, with each hotel we emphasise what makes them a favoured choice. e aviation story highlights frequent yer programs on some of the best global airlines and our feature on gadgets is about the smart gadgets that will enhance your work trip or holiday. Last but not least, our story on the growing popularity of Indian wines and winemakers makes for an interesting and informative read. is, and much more, we bring to you and hope you enjoy reading the articles as much as we enjoyed writing them!

We wish you safe and happy travels.

Khursheed Mistry Consulting Editor

Xenia Jamshyd Lam

Xenia Jamshyd Lam is a hotelier by profession and has done her Masters in Gastronomy from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. She enjoys travelling, cooking and art. In this issue, she shares her curated list of must-have gadgets for the modern traveller. See page 54

Aatish Nath

Aatish Nath is a freelance writer based in Mumbai. He specialises in covering the following beats- food, beverages and luxury. In this issue, he shares why Indian wines are becoming increasingly popular and why we must pay attention to this revolution. See page 62

Abhishek Sadhoo

e General Manager of Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, Abhishek is a seasoned hotelier with close to two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. In this issue, he provides an insight into the importance of MICE facilities at a business hotel. See page 70

Richard Tams

Richard is a London-based airline consultant who has worked across Europe, Asia and North America and now runs his own consultancy, Tailwind Advisory. In this issue, he discusses how every small e ort towards sustainability can add up to make a big di erence. See page 72

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