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Completing an expense report after a business trip tends to be a long process for most business travelers. Though a lot is now being done to give travel managers and financial departments more powerful tools to track spending. Integrated travel booking tools are a step in the right direction for expense technology providers to create a …
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The meeting professional’s role is changing from educator/trainer/promoter to creator of immersive experiences that focus on personal development for delegates, on networking and on creativity. That’s according to a survey of 180 corporate, association and third-party meeting planners in Australia, Canada, North America and the U.K. conducted by Meeting Professionals International and the International Association …
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Winter weather can sometimes make business travel a challenge and winter storms can cause delays, cancellations and general inconvenience for travelers across the country. With that in mind, Travel and Transport offer some tips from seasoned travelers to minimize the impact weather has on your travel this winter, as well as some of the steps we take to …
Experiencing flight delays is a frustrating part of traveling, but can it be avoided? It depends on who you fly with. As part of travel intelligence firm OAG’s on-time performance report, analysts broke down around 57 million flight records from 2017 to determine the most punctual carriers using on-time performance (OTP). To be considered on-time, a …
Travel technology has tremendously changed the way we travel. As people all over the world travel more and more for leisure, business travelers expect the same level of tech innovation and engagement to enhance the ease and efficiency of their corporate trip. As a result, travel managers and business travel agents are having to take …
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After years of development and innovation around the world, we are reaching a point where robo cars and 700 mph trains do not seem too far out of reach. What will travel look like in tomorrow’s world? Author Jenny Southan writes that she rode in a driverless car for the first time in 2012, in Abu …
Google is rolling out a few new features to its Google Flights search engine to help travelers deal with some of the more frustrating aspects of air travel! Regarding delays, Google Flights won’t just be pulling in information from the airlines directly, however – it will take advantage of its understanding of historical data and its machine learning algorithms …
The Washington Post takes a look at the most expensive cities for business travel. The Global Business Travel Association, a travel industry trade group, predicts business in the corporate travel sector will have increased between six and seven percent by 2019 and 2020. Using data compiled from Business Travel News’ Corporate Travel Index, Expert Market, …
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Travel Pulse takes us through details of the generational divide in how road warriors approach business travel. Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s recent Connected Traveler Study reveals the difference in millennial travel with the habits of other generations. Millennials are far more likely to travel in groups than their Generation X or baby boomer counterparts. Nearly six out of 10 millennials …
Whether it’s corporate retreats and galas or awards ceremonies and team building, make sure your corporate event is successful by incorporating some of these ideas. Corporate Branding Glass lecterns Food Branded floors Stationary LED bars Stair wraps Corporate Sponsorship Off-site activities Photographer Giveaways Custom cocktails Meeting Design Games Rooftops Fidget pens Water/refreshments Aesthetics Themes/props Lighting Centerpieces Additional …
If you’re looking to cut back on company spending, you might want to avoid sending employees to these cities. Can you guess the most expensive? See more from Entrepreneur.com.
Millennials are reinforcing the fact that business and pleasure blend beautifully and effectively. Apparently, business is pleasure — especially when there’s cake — as 81% of millennials associate business travel with happiness and job satisfaction, according to last year’s MMGY Global survey on American travelers. Millennials are also taking the most trips out of all age groups …
Detroit has been named the best US city for business travel. With a bevy of companies—including four Fortune 500 firms—and a modern, sophisticated airport, Detroit is the best place in the country to do business, according to a new survey. The report by On Call International evaluates the 20 largest U.S markets, ranking them on business travel efficiency. This …
High-tech software companies and event production firms are rolling out new technologies, including facial recognition and emotional measurement software, to improve event security, streamline the check-in process, and measure the attendee experience. The goal is to do all these things while putting attendees’ minds at ease when it comes to privacy concerns. President and CEO …
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Business travelers are finding it much easier to remain productive while traveling for work today. In fact, they are actively seeking out ways to get out of the office. Technology has greatly contributed to productivity while staff members are away from the office. With business travelers bringing more devices with them on the road, technology …
American Airlines is expanding the availability of its basic economy fare. The cheaper offering, which doesn’t include a carry-on bag or advance seat assignment, has been tested on an increasing number of routes for the last six months. The airline now plans to introduce the fares across its entire domestic system by the end of …
Planning a vacation? Chances are you’ll think about it differently than you do that business trip you’re also arranging. A new breed of start-ups that caters to corporate travelers and focuses on user behavior are making business travelers more cost conscious. The premise behind these companies, including Rocketrip, TripActions and Upside, is that if business travelers were rewarded …
Business Trip or Vacation? Travel Start-Ups Try to Blur the Line Read More »
New research from Concur, the expense management company, shows millennial purchasing patterns when it comes to business travel aren’t as different from those of senior colleagues as you might have expected. Research showed millennials spend 18% less than employees aged 36-65 on dining and entertainment, about $44 per transaction compared to $52; 19% less on dining at …
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Although the idea of a layover is awful to most business travelers, spending time between flights at one of these airports may not be so bad! The top airports were based on SleepingInAirports survey results from international travelers. Tampa International Airport (TPA) A streamlined travel experience puts Tampa International Airport at the top of the best …
The flier has flown more than 2 million miles. Here’s what he learned about getting perks, saving time and saving sanity. 1. Make friends with the gate agent 2. Pick an airline and stick with it 3. Take the status challenge 4. Know your airline’s rules about hidden fees — and perks 5. Pay for …
These 10 tips will make the skies much more friendly on your next trip Read More »
In recent years, airlines have been steadily focused on improving the customer experience while in the air, offering Wi-Fi and power available during flight, better and often locally procured food, craft beer, and enhanced drink offerings, robust entertainment options, and even more comfortable seating. No matter how sophisticated, the onboard experience will never be able …
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Airbnb is rolling out a new search tool for business travelers. They believe they can also be a viable alternative to traditional hotels for business travelers. They recently rolled out a new search function designed specifically for road warriors. The new feature sifts through listings to highlight the ones that have been deemed Business Travel Ready …
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Global air travel demand increased 7.8 percent year over year in June and rose across all global regions, according to the International Air Transport Association. Global air capacity increased 6.5 percent, and load factor increased 1 percentage point to 81.9 percent. See more here.
The practice of adding a few days of pleasure to a work trip is becoming increasingly popular. The Global Business Travel Association was the latest to research this trend. Its survey of North American business travelers found that 37% had extended a work trip to include some leisure within the past year. This, typically, might mean …
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A new app could reward you for making cheaper purchases all while giving you control over your travel budget. TravelBank estimates trip cost based on travel dates, destinations, current market prices and company travel policies. Once the employee has their travel budget, they can visualize it on their device and customize their business trip by choosing to splurge …
Airlines such as Delta and Emirates are introducing facial recognition technology. In May, Delta announced the launch of its new, self-service bag drop powered by facial recognition technology, the first of its kind at U.S. airports. Rather than handing over your luggage to a Delta agent, you’ll check it in yourself — as a computer scans …
In the past year, more than a third of North American business travelers extended a work trip into a leisure trip, according to a February and March survey by the Global Business Travel Association and Hilton of 675 people over 22 who traveled at least once for business in the past year. Bleisure travel rose …
In October, United Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Singapore 15 See more from Business Travel News here.
What are the steps to take in planning corporate event? Pulse.ng goes through the importance of a successful event planning. 1. Before anything else, decide upon your target audience. First and foremost, before anything else, clearly define who your target audience is. From this, all the other decisions will fall into place in terms of format, …
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Flying Cars: The dream of a future with flying cars is still alive thanks to such innovative companies as Urban Aeronautics, AeroMobil, PAL-V, Moller International and Terrafugia. Instant translations: Several companies are working on earpieces that will transform the way people think about international business forever. We’re not far from a future when we’ll all be wearing …
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A new report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Travelport revealed that the business travel sector is expected to increase by 3.7 percent per year over the next decade. “Every day we see business travel growing at a significant rate in many emerging markets with technology playing an in increasingly important …
Despite a mixed first-quarter earnings report, Delta Air Lines is forecasting a bullish year for business travel in 2017. While the carrier’s total passenger revenue dropped 1 percent year-over-year to $7.7 billion in the first-quarter, the airline predicts business demand will remain strong and plans to focus on improving domestic business yields. Spending associated with business travel …
Entrepreneur discusses how to get the most out of your business trips. Whether you’re in sales or you’re an entrepreneur trying to make new connections, travel is a big part of your life as a professional. All these strategies can help you travel more efficiently as a young entrepreneur or professional. 1. Choose more efficient travel modes. There are …
What does the ideal meeting venue look like today? BizBash takes a look! Today, meeting attendees want to feel at home—even at dedicated conference and meeting venues. They don’t want to limit themselves to one room, either. “When people are sitting all day long in one space, [they] can get restless,” says Sarah Vaynerman, Offsite’s director of …
The meetings management technology provider Groupize has joined the Concur App Center. The technology focuses on small meetings and claims to bridge the gap between transient travel tools and heavier meetings management technology stacks. It offers three levels of functionality: multi-room booking, strategic sourcing and attendee registration. Arrangers can book meetings with up to nine …
Groupize Integrates with Concur to Expand Meeting Management Read More »
According to the US Travel Association’s latest Travel Trends Index, travel to and within the US in 2016 grew 2.4 percent from December 2015. This was led by renewed strength in the domestic business travel sector. Following a strong showing in November’s data for domestic business, the sector’s immediate growth declined slightly in December 2016. …
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According to STR and Tourism Economics’ forecast, the US hotel industry is projected to see slower but steady growth through 2018. For the total year 2017, the industry is predicted to report a 0.3% decrease in occupancy to 65.3%, a 2.8% rise in average daily rate to $127.34 and a 2.5% increase in revenue per available …
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Many people find the idea of business travel to be a nice respite from the day-to-day office job but, for those who do it frequently, it takes a toll, according to Forbes. Travel Pulse provides advice to combat stress on the road. “Life working in a global business is characterized by constant switching between time zones, information exchange …
The year was 1978 and this entrepreneur needed to make some extra money while attending Suffolk University in Boston so he used his last $600 and purchased a used limousine. By the time he graduated in 1982 he had 30 cars and was earning over $3M a year in revenue, and he wanted more. So this …
Take a look at these impressive airport hotels. Airport hotels have become more than a convenient pit stop. “Airport cities” are developing where airports are no longer simply transit hubs but also shopping, leisure and business destinations. “In countries other than our own, the airport itself is a destination,” said Rick Garlick, global travel and …
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Travel agencies have survived for a number of reasons and have been expanding their menus of services. The advent of online travel sites such as Travelocity and Orbitz once triggered talk that travel agencies were doomed. However, corporate travel agencies like TMP have survived for a number of reasons, including their ability to obtain volume discounts and …
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Airbnb is pushing corporate travel. This actually goes back to its roots, as its founders started the company for conference attendees in San Francisco opting for a cheaper alternative to pricey hotels. Airbnb is aggressively tapping into the business travel market and recently integrated with major management systems, such as American Express Global Business Travel …
Dav El│ BostonCoach Transportation Network hosted its annual Affiliate Partner Meeting on August 9 and 10 at the World Trade Center in Boston. The two-day conference featured world-renowned speakers and a record-breaking attendance. The conference kicked off with celebrated speakers including Casey Sherman, New York Timesbestselling author and award winning journalist motivating the attendees on reliance and persistency. While Arthur …
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On labor, technology, corporate travel and leadership within the Industry, LCT Publisher Sara Eastwood-Richardson’s exclusive interview with Scott Solombrino, CEO of Dav El/ BostonCoach Chauffeured Transportation Network and longtime National Limousine Association board director, gleans valuable insights to our industry’s next big move. Read the interview here.
Logan Airport could be completely overhauling its dining options. For the first time in more than a decade, the Massachusetts Port Authority is looking to hire a new company to oversee the concessions at its four Logan Airport terminals — a decision that could remake the vast array of retailers and restaurants there for years to …
According to the GBTA, American business travelers generally have a brighter outlook on their travel experience this year versus last, citing improvements in social media accessibility, expense tracking, travel policy, safety and general corporate health. American business travelers are so satisfied that 92% say “they would travel the same amount or more in the future,” according …
Results of a new survey conducted by Auto Europe reveal that over 40 percent of North Americans planning to visit Europe in the next 12 months do so as part of an annual trip. Of those planning to rent a car while abroad, 57 percent stated that they typically book their car rental reservation two-plus months in advance …
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U.S. business travel is inexpensive compared to the rest of the world, but even a city like Hartford can get costly in a hurry. London-based firm MVF Global and its U.S. Expert Market team compiled a list of the world’s most expensive cities for business travelers and U.S. cities failed to crack the Top 20. …
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All those seats that frequent-flyers can access for free—American Airlines plans to make them free to corporate customers, as well, via global distribution systems. American eastern sales division managing director Jim Carter told BTN GDS subscribers will be able to access preferred seats—those aisle, window and forward-cabin seats that are upsold to layperson customers when …
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