Since the beginning of this year, there have been a lot hopeful murmurs about the return of business travel after a precipitous decline over the last two years. Now we’ve got even more proof that business travelers–especially those from small and medium sized companies–are seeing growth opportunities and taking more trips.
{ 3 comments }
SAS likely to be sold after recovery, Boeing prefers to build planes in Puget Sound region, business execs forecast more flights
{ 0 comments }
We business travelers miss things at home. Because of our jobs, we have all missed plays, recitals, concerts, etc. I already missed a pair of basketball games this year. I have already had a busy year with work. It is only early February, but I have spent three weeks away from home. I was looking [...]
{ 7 comments }
This question has been asked seriously for at least the last five years, however, technology and cheap flights have turned back the tide. Until now. Today it seems there is a palpable buzz for video conferencing. New programs that compare the costs of video vs. travel, tighter travel budgets, international flu epidemics, environmental pressures and better, cheaper video technology are moving us closer to a tipping point.
{ 12 comments }
I didn’t write this, Ben Stein did. But, I feel it is an important opinion piece. Many of us have probably had these thoughts, but Mr. Stein makes them cogent. Here is the introduction to the article from the American Spectator with a link to the complete story.
{ 6 comments }
Bad news: Business travel is flatlining, and will continue to flatline for the next four years, according to a new projection from Egencia and the National Business Travel Association. More bad news: It’s probably going to affect your next vacation.
{ 12 comments }
Some travel industry conferences are so much better than others and I’ve just returned from a zinger. The Association of Travel Marketing Executives met in Las Vegas last month, and I picked up several nifty nuggets of business travel intelligence that road warriors will see play out in the coming year. Here’s a sampling.
{ 1 comment }
Are you on a budget and looking for less expensive places to stay when traveling on business? There’s a new trend. B&Bs in major cities are mushrooming and many of the owners are doing their best to cater to business travelers. Some think B&Bs the answer. Others wouldn’t go near them.
{ 3 comments }
A new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Amadeus paints a bleak picture about the future of corporate travel. If it’s true, then the repercussions will be felt by all everyone.
{ 1 comment }
Financial times are tough and saving money on business travel may make or break your job. Karen Fawcett has five suggestions. Welcome to 2009 and the world of cut backs.
{ 0 comments }
From the Forums