The Return of the Corporate Retreat
While our nation’s recent economic woes have drastically reduced the number of out of town corporate meetings taking place in the United States, the Fox Business website reports that business travel experts are predicting a turnaround in this practice, due to our nation’s slight economic recovery. With this in mind, it is important [...]
Business Travel Looking To Get Busier
Last year saw companies begin increasing business travel, a situation that contributed to an increase in air fares throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Travel Blackboard says air fares rose three percent in 2010 as a larger number of business travelers were responsible for increased demand in China and Australia. The area saw first [...]
Business Travel: Getting Your Budget Back
Business travel reimbursements can be slow in coming depending on company policies, and in some cases may be denied. While items like corporate housing in San Diego or New York will be covered for a long term stay, as well as incidental items associated with them, one area that business travelers often [...]
The All New iPad 2 Is For The Business Traveler
Apple has announced the brand new iPad 2, which will be available March 11th, and it is the perfect accessory for the business traveler. It will be available in both black and white and still only costs $499, but just because the price hasn’t increased, don’t think they haven’t added [...]
Should Cell Phone Usage Be Allowed On Airplanes?
The debate over whether or not to allow cell phone usage during flights is heating up. Europe, the Middle East and Asia are already doing it, so why not us? Federal regulations currently ban the use of in-flight calls for passengers. Which side are you on? Would you prefer to [...]
Business Travel Decline Proves To Be Tough on Companies
Companies intent on coping with the economic downturn during the past year cut back on business travel to reduce expenses. In fact, a survey by CareerBuilder shows that 30 percent of responding firms reduced business travel in 2010. More than a third of those companies also blamed the fewer business trips for shrinking [...]
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