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Tipping is something all of us are familiar and comfortable with, especially with restaurant servers, hairdressers, valet staff, etc. But what about other roles? How do we know when and how and if we should tip someone? One of the most oft-asked questions of us at Dav El | BostonCoach is if our clients should […]

Houston, Texas is home to two major airports which serve the city and its surrounding areas. Deciding which to fly into is a relatively simple decision which can be based on factors including your budget, the time of year you are flying, what you are flying into Houston to attend (or to leave the city

Summer is over, so that means cold weather up north will send huge flocks of travelers down to Miami to soak up the sun and fun all winter long. Those visitors need ground transportation with reliable, high quality, and excellent service, all guaranteed with Dav El | BostonCoach. And we need you, the experienced chauffeur.

Driving in New York City is not for the faint of heart – hence, many visitors, both leisure and business, trust professionals with getting them where they need to be. And with the sheer number of travelers in, through, and around New York City, the need is great for top-notch driving talent. Have you considered

Have you been looking for a new full time or part time chauffeur position in Boston? One that offers you a flexible schedule, backed by the best technology possible, with the largest and most dependable network and fleet of vehicles? Dav El | BostonCoach, the largest high-end chauffeured car company, is the place for you.

Not too many years ago, corporate (and personal) travel agents held a good amount of power over their clients, controlling almost all aspects of air, ground transportation, and hotel bookings. But in today’s modern, high tech world, travel can be booked with a swipe of a screen by anyone with a smartphone in hand. So

Between September 18 – October 5, 2018, various streets throughout New York City will be closed to accommodate travel around the United Nations building on 405 E. 42nd Street. Traffic delays are expected to occur on the East Side due to the road closures. Please be advised, alternate routes will also be impacted as travelers

The Windy City sees millions of business executives pass through its airports, train terminals, and highways each year. Business in Chicago operates in a fast, efficient manner that makes it a hub for companies and government entities, and, corporate travelers need top notch ground transportation to get them through the busy streets and byways of

Business meetings conducted in an office are the norm for just about everyone. But business can happen anywhere these days, with the advent of technology and the ease of getting to and from locations. Hosting or attending a business outing in a restaurant makes the atmosphere more relaxed and comfortable for many, and provides time

Nothing says “modern travel” more than the increasing popularity of travel apps. From monitoring your flights to booking your ground transportation to deciding on where (and when and how!) to eat a meal, travel apps have almost replaced the ubiquitous printed travel guide. 2018 has seen the rise of new and unique travel apps as

Technology has created an era where travel has to be neither boring nor complicated. By simply carrying your mobile device on a trip, you have an entertainment center, translator (for international travel), virtual wallet, and booking tool.   Itinerary Booking your hotel, flight, ground transportation, and many other accommodations, can all be done simply through

2.5 million passengers fly in and out of U.S. airports every day – and inevitably, about 5% of all travelers will miss their connecting flights.  How do you avoid being left at the gate?  Plan ahead by following this advice from the travel experts at Dav El | BostonCoach. Plan your route around airports with

Celebrating its 50th year with the theme of Momentum, the 2018 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Annual Convention will be held August 11-15, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center. Bringing together over 7,000 corporate business travel executives for a series of celebrity keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions focusing on topics ranging from the latest

New Jersey Department of Transportation announced lane closures will begin mid-August as part of the rehabilitation of the Route 495 Bridge over Route 1&9 and Paterson Plank Road in North Bergen. Construction is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 10, 2018, with the closure of the 31st Street ramp from Kennedy BLVD to Route 495

Business travel is part of the job for many employees, and having the particulars managed by travel managers makes life easier for those involved. But 2018 is seeing a shift away from traditional travel booking — today’s trends are starting to revolve around mobile bookings, Artificial Intelligence (AI), alternative lodging, and more. Mobile and Self-Booking

Everyone wants to save money when traveling, and choosing to take non-direct flights is one way to do that. Unfortunately, this can mean a layover in an unfamiliar airport…potentially a LONG layover. It’s not the most enjoyable way to spend several hours of your day, but here are some tips for making the best out

It might be muggy and miserable during summertime in Miami, but, business travel to South Beach and other nearby locales is sometimes unavoidable. Here are some tips to make the most of your time in Miami (hint: it’s a lot better than you might think!): Sun, Sand…and lots of Space While the sun is blazing

A major event can be a powerful marketing tool. Inc.com offers some guidelines to ensure your major event is a major success. Have a specific goal in mind Just as with anything in business, if you don’t have a destination, you don’t know if you’re going in the right direction. Pick the right venue Venue selection is

According to Business Travel News, as part of its restructure plan, JetBlue has named Joanna Geraghty as President and COO. Geraghty has worked for JetBlue since 2005, most recently as EVP of customer experience. Robin Hayes, who was named President in 2013 and also became CEO in 2015, will retain the CEO title and bear responsibility for long-term strategic planning, managing costs

Earlier this year, Airbnb announced changes to the company’s products and platform, but little was said about its strategy to crack the lucrative meetings and events sector. Airbnb has spent the last couple of years becoming better connected to the corporate travel ecosystem, but competing on meetings has taken a back seat. Airbnb recently released a tool for

Attention Chicago and New York travelers! Our exclusive new on-demand app is coming soon! We have optimized the features and service you loved from the previous BostonCoach and Dav El apps and made it faster, easier, and more flexible to book your rides than ever before. Download the exclusive new on-demand app today. Coming soon

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,