Business travel poll 1998: A hard landing in Asia

Flush with optimism, Asia's airlines ordered new aircraft worth billions of dollars. Then came the crisis. Companies are cutting back on business travel, tourists are staying at home - and the airlines still have to service their debts. Hotel chains, tour operators and the world's big aircraft manufacturers are suffering too. Chris Wright reports.

Business travel poll 1998: Who’s in the top flight?

Business travel poll 1998: Hotels

Business travel poll 1998: Airlines

For many years, Cathay Pacific Airways has epitomized the confidence and expectations of a prosperous new Asia. Hong Kong’s flagship carrier has grown with its home continent, challenging the world’s best on service, efficiency and style. Alongside south-east Asian neighbour Singapore Airlines it reflects a wealthy, mobile, demanding and discerning clientele, the product of economic success.

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