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ITB Berlin opens tomorrow
ITB Berlin is arguably the most important trade show in the world when it comes to the travel industry, and this year it’s set to kick off from March 5th to the 9th with a record breaking number of ...
by Dave Bess March 5th, 2008
More fashion advice for business travellers
Business travellers are under a lot of pressure these days, not only to perform and sell and present and win over clients, but also to handle the hassles of air travel in the current climate. Looking the fresh and fantastic ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones February 14th, 2008
How to: travel wrinkle free
In an age where more and more airlines are losing bags and more and more flights are delayed and cancelled, more and more travelers and being forced to put their tray tables away and head directly to the conference room. ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones February 14th, 2008
Business travel: work & pleasure?
Traveling for business seems fun and exciting for almost anyone who never has to do it on a regular basis. While those who are on the road endlessly for business are likely to complain, the truth is that amidst the ...
by Jennifer Jones February 12th, 2008
Business travelers have heavy baggage
According to a new survey from In-Stat, 31 per cent of those who travel for business carry with them duplicates of their electronic devices. The most likely item to be duplicated, according to the study, was the traveller’s cellular phone or mobile device. The survey of 1,402 people found that 15 per
by Neill Zerk February 12th, 2008
Bonus frequent flyer points with Eos
Eos, the airline offering entirely business class flights, has a special on frequent flyer points on all their tickets booked before the end of 2007. Tickets booked before December 31st, 2007 for travel which is finished by February 29th, 2008 ...
by Paul Fenrich December 12th, 2007
Business travellers get cosy
A new study conducted by Orbitz for Business has discovered a new trend in business travelers: increasing numbers of co-workers forced to share accommodations. As business costs are rising, many companies are making their employees share hotel rooms in order to cut expenses. Experts predict that the price of business travel will
by Andrew Mayer December 12th, 2007
Business travel fuels long-haul trend
Operators at Heathrow Airport recently claimed that business travel is fueling the growing popularity of long-haul flights. One of the most popular destinations from the UK’s capital is New York, which appeals mainly to business travelers, however, flights to China ...
by Jennifer Jones December 6th, 2007
BA upgrades cabins to Bangkok
British Airways has recently completed their cabin upgrade plan on their planes flying the London to Bangkok route. The Club World Cabin has been revamped for holidaymakers heading to Thailand to escape London’s winter weather, according to reports from the Bangkok ...
by Neill Zerk November 30th, 2007
Travelers willing to pay for extras
According to the observations of one expert, more travelers from the UK are willing to pay a little extra in order to take advantage of the luxuries offered by upgrades. Anna Knowles of Virgin Atlantic claims that the demand for economy ...
by Neill Zerk November 30th, 2007
Business Select fares introduced on Southwest flights
After restructuring their fares, Southwest Airlines is now offering Business Select tickets. The new fare will provide a number of perks and privileges to those who are willing to pay for them. Those holding Business Select tickets for flights with the ...
by Andrew Mayer November 8th, 2007
Business travel to London made easy
Business travel to London just got easier with the recent opening of London’s St Pancras Station. The Queen formally reopened the station in a ceremony held on Tuesday. With the reopening of the station, business travel between England and the Continent, particularly to locations such as France and Belgium, just got
by Emily Welch November 8th, 2007