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]
Summer travel is the most popular time for personal vacations, and business travelers are likely to find themselves consider some of the most popular travel destinations in the U.S. or internationally. Where are you considering? Well, if you’re like most people, places like Orlando, Las Vegas, London, Paris and Cancun are probably on the list…. [more]
The volatility experienced during the last two years may be setting the stage for permanently changing the way corporate and business travel will be managed. And as it relates to the needs of small and mid-sized businesses, perhaps small travel agencies that are part of larger networks may be in the best position to help… [more]
When it comes to choosing a business travel or business events destination, event planners and others will frequently consider the costs for traveling and hosting a program in a particular city. They also consider how far their own currency may stretch in that destination. Mercer recently released its annual “Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2009… [more]
At first glance, it seems as if it may make perfect sense to impose a fine on international flights that exceed more than a specific amount of tarmac delay time. After all, it reinforces the point that passengers should not be delayed longer than necessary when it comes to their personal and business travel. However,… [more]
Whether it’s for business travel or a personal leisure trip, most people know that the best deals for air fare and hotels are frequently found through an online travel booking agent. We all know this. In fact, roughly 15 to 20% of airline revenues are now booked through online travel booking, according to TravelWeekly.com. So… [more]
When it comes to choosing an international travel destination for leisure or family vacations this summer, many business travelers consider international destinations and Western Europe continues to dominate the top 10 locations, according to 2010 data by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). International travel by Americans represents a significant market for the travel… [more]
International Business Travel News Report For those who may not realize the total value of business travel these days, perhaps the results of a ten year study may shed light on the value of business travel and the corporate investment of business events for business development. A review of 9,500 U.S. companies across 15 industry… [more]