16.01.2026
SWISS offers an additional 10 000 lowest-fare seats
More chances for quick-bookers: SWISS is offering a further 10 000 seats at the lowest possible fares on its European network. And, in addition to its permanently low prices in Europe, the carrier is also offering special promotional fares on long-haul services from January 18 to March 28.

SWISS is substantially raising the chances for early bookers to obtain the lowest possible fares by making a further 10 000 seats on its European network available at these prices from , January 15. The offer is valid while stocks last. SWISS offers service to 41 European destinations at permanently low prices, from Moscow to Lisbon and from Dublin to Athens. The earlier the booking, the more attractive the fare will be: the number of lowest-fare tickets is limited, and they are available on a first come, first served basis.

Swiss Winter Savers SWISS is offering special promotional fares to selected long-haul destinations this winter, too. The Swiss Winter Savers, which are available to the USA, Africa, Asia and the Middle East and permit a maximum stay of one month, can be booked between January 18 and March 28 for outward travel by March 28.

SN Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s largest airline and already has a presence at Geneva International Airport, from where it flies four times a day to Brussels. It will link Geneva to Marseilles Provence airport, one of its destinations from the Belgian capital.. A service of this kind, known as a “seventh freedom”, is possible because of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the European Union. SN Brussels Airlines is one of the very first European airlines to make use of these new rights.

Marseilles no longer needs any introduction: it is France’s second city and the country’s largest port, the gateway to Provence and all its tourist charms, and also the centre of an economically highly dynamic region.

The new air route will be operated using AVRO Regional Jets, which have 84 leather-clad seats. SN Brussels Airlines operates 32 aircraft of this type, the largest fleet of its kind in Europe.

During the flight, which takes just over an hour, passengers will be able to enjoy a free snack, drinks and newspapers. Members of the “Privilege” frequent-flyer program will be able to earn and redeem miles on the route - and on 700 others. SN Brussels Airlines makes more than 285 flights every day to 54 European cities, 14 destinations in Africa, and Chicago.

Over 3 000 respondents took part in Business Traveller magazine’s annual reader poll in autumn 2003. The publication’s readers voted SWISS best carrier to North & South America both overall and in the individual “Ground Personnel”, “Inflight Personnel” and “Food & Drink” categories. Switzerland’s national airline also earned top honours in the “Ground Personnel” category for the Germany & Europe region.

The German-based frequent flyers who read Business Traveller are invited to cast their votes every year on their personal experience of airlines they have used.

12.01.2026
Prestigious Garden Hotel Guangzhou joins SRS-WORLDHOTELS
The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, one of the most popular and prestigious addresses for visitors to Guangzhou, joins SRS-WORLDHOTELS’ Deluxe Collection in January 2004, further strengthening the global sales, marketing and distribution consortium’s presence in the mainland.

The 1000-room new member hotel is the city’s largest and as such one of its most significant venues for meetings, conferences and exhibitions, as well as for business and leisure travellers.

“It is a major coup for us to have added this large, prestigious hotel to our portfolio, and takes us firmly forward in our drive towards further expansion in China ahead of other major hotel distribution companies,” said Roland Jegge, Vice President Asia/Pacific of SRS-WORLDHOTELS.

The hotel joins SRS-WORLDHOTELS’ portfolio at a time when European carrier Lufthansa Airlines is set to launch its new direct service to Guangzhou in February, and the state-of- the-art new Baiyun International Airport Guangzhou is scheduled to open in the summer. “This is the perfect timing for The Garden Hotel to join us. Although we have an extremely well-developed global distribution network, SRS-WORLDHOTELS is based in Frankfurt and our core strength is delivering the European market to our international member hotels,“ said Jegge.

Conveniently located in the business district of Huanshi Dong, the commercial and financial hub of Guangzhou, with easy access to all major transportation, The Garden Hotel Guangzhou is only a short drive from Bai Yun International and Domestic Airport and a direct 3-hour bus service to Hong Kong departs from the hotel’s doorstep.

The hotel offers guests a grand entrance into its magnificent ornate Lobby, richly decorated with unique Chinese art works, and its 1,000 guest rooms and suites are luxuriously furnished and equipped with all the latest facilities including broadband internet connectivity. At the top of the 30-storey hotel, the elegant Executive Floors are specially designed for the business traveller, and offer a higher level of personal service. Executive Floor guests enjoy complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails in the exclusive Executive Floor Lounge, unlimited use of the hotel’s gym with sauna and steam bath, two hours complimentary use of the Executive Floor meeting room per day, and airport-hotel transfers in one of the hotel’s limousines - as well as a host of other benefits.

The Garden Hotel Guangzhou offers guests the choice of 11 wining and dining options. Guests can choose delicious seafood and spectacular city views from the top floor of the hotel at the revolving Carousel restaurant; gourmet Cantonese at The Peach Blossom; international dining and buffet at Greenery Coffee Shop; traditional Guangzhou specialities at the famous Lai Wan Market where guests can dine in a ‘sampan’; the ultimate in fine French dining and live entertainment at The Connoisseur; the city’s freshest Japanese at Furusato restaurant; or pizzas, pastas and other deliciously authentic Italian delights at La Casa. Guests can eat in or takeaway a wide selection of Western or Asian snacks at either The Delicatessen Corner or The Fast Food Center. All-day or evening entertainment includes Guangzhou’s favourite watering hole, Tavern Bar, or the relaxing oasis of the Lotus Pond for cocktails and snacks. Guests can also opt to dine in the comfort of their guest room, with an extensive international Room Service menu available 24-hours a day.

The Garden Hotel Guangzhou’s pillarless Convention Hall, the largest in Asia, and 14 recently renovated function rooms, mean the hotel is the perfect venue for every event, from an intimate dining party to cocktails for 1,800 people. The dedicated event management and catering team ensure that every last detail is addressed, to create the perfect occasion for business or pleasure. For business meetings, function rooms are fully equipped with built-in screens and whiteboards, plus other professional equipment.

The Garden Hotel Guangzhou is a luxurious destination for relaxation too, with entertainment for the whole family. Recreational facilities include a Health Club with gym, sauna and massage, an outdoor swimming pool, two tennis courts and two indoor squash courts. A beauty salon and a shopping arcade that is home to many international brands are conveniently located within the hotel.