Airport lounges are a nice alternative to finding a spare seat in crowded gate areas and food courts, or waiting in a line for an available seat at one of the few restaurants in the airport. And consider this: Business travelers know that when their airline may finally announce an airport delay, 15 minutes can… [more]
When considering how to find a hotel, most people tend to immediately focus their attention on searching the Web to find the best price. While this may help business travelers and others to find the best rate, it usually fails to consider the important purpose of having a good travel experience. This isn’t to say… [more]
Business travelers and meeting professionals who support sustainability and sustainable travel expect hotels and convention centers to reduce their environmental footprint in ways that do not compromise the guest experience. Programs such as linen and towel reuse, recycling bins in guest rooms and function spaces, and energy and water conservation initiatives are a good start…. [more]
The Internet has ushered in an era of do-it-yourself travel booking where business travelers make their own flight and hotel arrangements to important industry conferences and client events. Many are now convinced that only they can find the best deals and travel management for themselves. Do we really need travel agents? Before answering that question,… [more]
Business travelers are on the road so often that their travel-weary souls energize when a hotel thinks like a business traveler. And business hotels that offer free business themed amenities – do stop my beating heart and dusty suitcases! Today’s 24/7, fast-paced, technologically-advancing world no longer allows business travelers or meeting planners to simply check… [more]
Business travelers have already noticed that rates have jumped for travel within North America in 2010: domestic air fares up 39% for business class and 21% for economy. This trend will continue in 2011, but at a lower pace, according to an American Express Business Travel report. Hotel rates are also expected to increase between… [more]
Business travel etiquette rules and tips are applicable for everyone who travels on airplanes. Too frequently, airline business travelers and others who violate these etiquette rules diminish the overall airline passenger experience for everyone involved – including themselves. Etiquette is always about making sure that everyone is comfortable. Please consider the following tips: Airline business… [more]
Business travel hotel pricing models are complex and constantly changing, challenging corporate travel departments and others to find ways to manage spend and control costs for hotel budgets. In fact, hotels spend represents about 40 percent of corporate travel budgets for business travel, according to a recent report from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global… [more]
For those wanting to avoid a lengthy tarmac delay experience, many think that it’s best to try to avoid flights in the northeast region in the U.S. But that’s not always possible, and history has proven that delays happen everywhere. Nevertheless, it’s important to know which airports tend to have the highest incidence of tarmac… [more]
With about 7 mishandled bags out of every 1,000 at the airport, the airlines have a tough enough image to battle with business travelers and other passengers. But when airline employees begin to get caught stealing airline baggage and selling their contents on the open market, that’s when airline security needs to step up their… [more]
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