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Graphic design

Never Pay Full Price for a Flight Again | Entrepreneur

Matt's Flights Premium Plan helps entrepreneurs save significantly on travel costs.

A lifetime subscription can lead to up to 90% savings on flights.

Expert travel support and custom search options simplify planning for business travel. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

6 days ago

Startup companies

My Secret Weapon for Affordable Business Travel | Entrepreneur

Matt's Flights is a valuable tool for finding affordable business travel fares, drastically reducing booking time and cost. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

1 week ago

Business

Here's How Entrepreneurs Can Save on Business Trips | Entrepreneur

OneAir's app offers significant savings on business travel, designed specifically for entrepreneurs aiming to reduce expenses. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Graphic design

Never Pay Full Price for a Flight Again | Entrepreneur

Matt's Flights Premium Plan helps entrepreneurs save significantly on travel costs.

A lifetime subscription can lead to up to 90% savings on flights.

Expert travel support and custom search options simplify planning for business travel. [ more ]

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#airline-industry

Fast Company

2 weeks ago

Startup companies

Business travel is back-and getting better. Here's how to make your next work trip feel like leisure

Business travel is evolving post-pandemic with enhanced airline offerings and luxurious amenities.

The growth of premium seat options in airlines is reshaping business travel experiences. [ more ]

Travel + Leisure

Tech industry

These Are the Most Exciting Airline Routes Launching in September

Airlines are shifting focus from leisure to business routes as summer ends.

Major U.S. airlines are enhancing connectivity with new route additions.

The competitive landscape is intensifying among airlines targeting business travelers. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Will labor strife led by pilots become the airline industry's next big obstacle?

The big challenges of 2022 - COVID and inflation - posed no obstacle to travelers, but finding enough pilots slowed down the travel recovery.Now, with all four big airlines negotiating pilot contracts and several in talks with flight attendants and other groups, labor could again be a pain point for travelers and carriers alike.

Fast Company

2 weeks ago

Startup companies

Business travel is back-and getting better. Here's how to make your next work trip feel like leisure

Business travel is evolving post-pandemic with enhanced airline offerings and luxurious amenities.

The growth of premium seat options in airlines is reshaping business travel experiences. [ more ]

Travel + Leisure

Tech industry

These Are the Most Exciting Airline Routes Launching in September

Airlines are shifting focus from leisure to business routes as summer ends.

Major U.S. airlines are enhancing connectivity with new route additions.

The competitive landscape is intensifying among airlines targeting business travelers. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Will labor strife led by pilots become the airline industry's next big obstacle?

moreairline-industry

Fast Company

2 weeks ago

Business intelligence

3 ways to improve business travel in the era of flight disruptions

Travel disruptions affect nearly 90% of global business travelers, highlighting a critical need for more resilient and automated business travel solutions. [ more ]

#productivity

Yahoo Life

Canada news

Less than half the time on a business trip is spent doing work

Business trips see only 48% of time spent on productive work, with leisure activities dominating downtime. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Elevate your next corporate getaway with these luxurious business trip planning tips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxury business travel is essential for modern professionals seeking productivity and relaxation.

Careful planning is crucial for a successful and enjoyable luxurious business trip. [ more ]

Yahoo Life

Canada news

Less than half the time on a business trip is spent doing work

Business trips see only 48% of time spent on productive work, with leisure activities dominating downtime. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Elevate your next corporate getaway with these luxurious business trip planning tips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxury business travel is essential for modern professionals seeking productivity and relaxation.

Careful planning is crucial for a successful and enjoyable luxurious business trip. [ more ]

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#gen-z

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in next 12 months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gen Z views business travel as a vital opportunity for career advancement, with a strong commitment to combining work and leisure. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in next 12 months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gen Z views business travel as a vital opportunity for career advancement, with a strong commitment to combining work and leisure. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in next 12 months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gen Z views business travel as a vital opportunity for career advancement, with a strong commitment to combining work and leisure. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in next 12 months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gen Z views business travel as a vital opportunity for career advancement, with a strong commitment to combining work and leisure. [ more ]

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Elite Traveler

Berlin

The Best Luxury Hotels in Atlanta

Atlanta is increasingly recognized as a luxury travel destination, blending business, culture, and history. [ more ]

#corporate-travel

Skift

Business

There's a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events - Hotels Are Adjusting

The demand for in-person meetings and events is surging despite general soft demand in the hotel sector.

Companies are increasingly merging business travel and meetings to achieve cost savings. [ more ]

ClickUp

Remote teams

10 Bleisure Travel Hacks to Manage Work & Play | ClickUp

Bleisure travel, combining business and leisure, is a growing trend with 36% of US-based business travelers trying it at least once. [ more ]

Skift

Business

There's a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events - Hotels Are Adjusting

The demand for in-person meetings and events is surging despite general soft demand in the hotel sector.

Companies are increasingly merging business travel and meetings to achieve cost savings. [ more ]

ClickUp

Remote teams

10 Bleisure Travel Hacks to Manage Work & Play | ClickUp

Bleisure travel, combining business and leisure, is a growing trend with 36% of US-based business travelers trying it at least once. [ more ]

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#travel-technology

TechCrunch

Startup companies

Former Expedia VP's startup uses AI to help smaller companies book travel | TechCrunch

Otto aims to simplify travel booking for small businesses and startups with AI-driven preferences and automatic updates. [ more ]

The Drum

Business intelligence

Where to spend and where to save: balancing travel costs

Business travel remains essential for growth and networking opportunities.

Balancing budget and employee well-being is crucial in managing business travel costs. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Startup companies

Former Expedia VP's startup uses AI to help smaller companies book travel | TechCrunch

Otto aims to simplify travel booking for small businesses and startups with AI-driven preferences and automatic updates. [ more ]

The Drum

Business intelligence

Where to spend and where to save: balancing travel costs

Business travel remains essential for growth and networking opportunities.

Balancing budget and employee well-being is crucial in managing business travel costs. [ more ]

moretravel-technology

Fast Company

Business

We calculated the environmental impact of the new Starbucks CEO's supercommute

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol will commute via corporate jet, raising environmental concerns about carbon emissions from business travel. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Startup companies

Get AI-Powered Flight Deals Delivered to Your Inbox | Entrepreneur

OneAir Elite Plan provides lifetime access to exclusive travel deals, significantly reducing costs for business travelers. [ more ]

SFGATE

San Francisco

Plan revealed for Southwest Airlines management takeover

Southwest Airlines faces pressure from Elliott Investment Management for substantial leadership changes despite its recent business model overhaul. [ more ]

#stress-management

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Top 11 tips for business travellers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Maintain a positive attitude to influence travel experience for the better. [ more ]

Forbes

Business

Jamie Dimon's Advice On Business Travel Is A Wake-Up Call To CEOs

The positives of business travel outweigh the negatives in the long term. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business

Top 11 tips for business travellers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Maintain a positive attitude to influence travel experience for the better. [ more ]

Forbes

Business

Jamie Dimon's Advice On Business Travel Is A Wake-Up Call To CEOs

The positives of business travel outweigh the negatives in the long term. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

London

BA to axe direct flights from London Heathrow to Beijing

British Airways axing direct London-Beijing flights due to increased costs and time, following airspace issues post-Ukraine war. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

LGBT

SAVAGE LOVE: Big Ask

Consider communicating with your roommate about your snoring to ensure a comfortable stay during shared business trips. [ more ]

9to5Mac

4 months ago

Gadgets

AirCove Go Review: The best router for business travel

AirCove Go simplifies business travel by eliminating the need for manual network configuration and enabling wireless connection to any network. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

4 months ago

Bicycling

Stay Prepared on the Road with This $80 Tire Inflator | Entrepreneur

Equip business travelers with safety tools like HOTO Air Pump Pro for efficient tire inflation and emergency preparedness. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

4 months ago

Cars

Make Driving Safer and More Entertaining with This Car Display Adapter | Entrepreneur

Equip team members with wireless adapters for safe and convenient navigation while driving for business trips. [ more ]

Forbes

Business intelligence

Frequent Flyer: Rethinking Companies Business Travel Approach

Business travel is back with increased budgets post-pandemic. Companies need wellness programs to address physical, emotional, and mental impacts on travelers. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Let's peek inside a new Sky Club at MIA. We hear Celia Cruz and smell a free buffet

Delta unveiled a remodeled Sky Club at Miami International Airport, offering more space and amenities for travelers.

The upgraded Sky Club reflects Miami's culture through design elements, local artists, and Latin specialties served at the buffet. [ more ]

#remote-work

www.nytimes.com

Business intelligence

Planning to Combine Business and Leisure Travel? You're Not Alone.

Business travel has evolved to include elements of leisure, known as bleisure travel.

Companies are navigating the fine line of duty of care for employees during bleisure travel. [ more ]

TechRepublic

6 months ago

Privacy technologies

5 Best VPNs for Travel in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)

Using work laptops while traveling may pose security risks on public Wi-Fi networks or with geo-blocking challenges.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are important for travelers to protect sensitive company data and access restricted content. [ more ]

Skift

9 months ago

Business intelligence

Business Travel in 2024: 'Rising Tension With Employees'

Business travelers face conflict between corporations wanting them back in the office and workers wanting to work from home

SAP Concur predicts rising tension and friction in business travel in 2024 [ more ]

TechRepublic

Information security

5 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Next Business Trip

Working remotely or traveling for business requires careful planning for affordable flights, time zone management, cost-effective electronics, and a reliable VPN subscription. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Business intelligence

Planning to Combine Business and Leisure Travel? You're Not Alone.

Business travel has evolved to include elements of leisure, known as bleisure travel.

Companies are navigating the fine line of duty of care for employees during bleisure travel. [ more ]

TechRepublic

6 months ago

Privacy technologies

5 Best VPNs for Travel in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)

Using work laptops while traveling may pose security risks on public Wi-Fi networks or with geo-blocking challenges.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are important for travelers to protect sensitive company data and access restricted content. [ more ]

Skift

9 months ago

Business intelligence

Business Travel in 2024: 'Rising Tension With Employees'

Business travelers face conflict between corporations wanting them back in the office and workers wanting to work from home

SAP Concur predicts rising tension and friction in business travel in 2024 [ more ]

TechRepublic

Information security

5 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Next Business Trip

Working remotely or traveling for business requires careful planning for affordable flights, time zone management, cost-effective electronics, and a reliable VPN subscription. [ more ]

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Skift

6 months ago

Marketing

State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram and YouTube

Travel brands shifting marketing from TikTok to Instagram and YouTube

Business travel expected to recover fully by 2024 [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

British Airways owner IAG posts record profits on leisure travel boom

IAG reported record annual profits driven by resurgent travel demand.

Business class and premium economy seats bookings by leisure travelers helped offset slow business travel recovery. [ more ]

Design Milk

Design

Mission Workshop Mass Transit Duffle Offers Immense Versatility

The Mission Workshop Mass Transit duffle bag is a functional and fashionable carry-on solution for both business trips and leisure travel.

The bag is lightweight, weatherproof, and spacious, with organizational dividers and the option to wear it as a backpack. [ more ]

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Career

How to have a great business trip

Be prepared by packing all necessary items for your business trip

Give yourself extra time to avoid rushing and arrive relaxed [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London

The secret to stress-free business travel: Mastering the art of convenience

Understand the layout of London and key landmarks before your trip to avoid getting lost and being late.

Utilize luggage storage services to lighten your load and make commuting easier.

Choose efficient transportation options to streamline your journey. [ more ]

#travelperk

TechCrunch

Startup companies

Business travel management platform TravelPerk raises $105M | TechCrunch

TravelPerk has raised $105 million in a funding round led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2.

The funding gives TravelPerk a valuation of $1.4 billion, which remains unchanged from its valuation two years ago. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

European startups

Spain's TravelPerk acquires US-based AmTrav; secures 125.9M for expansion - Silicon Canals

TravelPerk acquires AmTrav to expand US market presence. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Startup companies

Business travel management platform TravelPerk raises $105M | TechCrunch

TravelPerk has raised $105 million in a funding round led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2.

The funding gives TravelPerk a valuation of $1.4 billion, which remains unchanged from its valuation two years ago. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

European startups

Spain's TravelPerk acquires US-based AmTrav; secures 125.9M for expansion - Silicon Canals

TravelPerk acquires AmTrav to expand US market presence. [ more ]

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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business intelligence

UK businesses gearing up their rail use in projected bumper year for business travel

More UK SMBs are increasing their support for lower carbon business travel through corporate travel policies and budgets for 2024.

Over 4 in 5 SMBs intend to bolster their travel policy and financial support for employees to opt for lower carbon travel modes in 2024, with 48% planning to use rail more. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

9 months ago

Business intelligence

Rethinking business travel can help achieve 2024 sustainability goals. An Uber exec explains how

Corporations have the power to propel change and address climate change through sustainability initiatives.

Consumers increasingly value product sustainability and expect corporations to do more to address climate change. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

10 months ago

Business intelligence

Three fifths say business travel has become more important to them since working from home

60% of business travellers say business travel has become more important to them since working from home.

Networking is the biggest benefit of business travel, followed by a change of scenery and being involved in new and interesting work.

Women see more benefits of business travel for various categories. [ more ]

#rhode-island

www.cnn.com

US politics

New judiciary ethics rules close loopholes' to require more disclosure of private travel costs

After pressure from members of Congress, the federal judiciary revised its financial disclosure rules to require that federal judges including Supreme Court justices to be more specific when disclosing non-business travel.Under the Ethics in Government Act, judges are required to report information related to gifts of more than minimal value that are received from any source other than a relative.

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

East Coast real estate firm buys San Jose hotel for nearly $16 million

SAN JOSE A San Jose hotel that's part of a four-hotel purchase package has been bought in a deal whose final price wound up at just under $16 million, documents filed with Santa Clara County officials show.

www.cnn.com

US politics

New judiciary ethics rules close loopholes' to require more disclosure of private travel costs

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

East Coast real estate firm buys San Jose hotel for nearly $16 million

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#years

San Jose Spotlight

San Francisco

San Jose's low-budget airline could boost tourism - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mineta International Airport is adding Spirit Airlines to its carriers-and some say that's not necessarily the best news."I've flown on Spirit a couple times, and it wasn't a good experience," said Christian Hoang, a San Jose resident going to school out of state."If you're looking for the best price, they have it, but it's often not worth it."

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

The Trade Desk Wins On Revenue In Q3, But Slips On Profit Margin | AdExchanger

The Trade Desk's revenue machine is still running strong.But with an economic downturn on the horizon, investors are pressing for TTD's areas of optimism to translate into bottom line results.On Wednesday, The Trade Desk reported $395 million in total Q3 revenue, up from $301 million during Q3 last year.

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

Toronto's hotel prices are way up. Here's why industry watchers say they won't soon come down | CBC News

Hotel prices across downtown Toronto have skyrocketed and as the busy tourist season winds down, industry experts say there's no sign they'll come back down anytime soon.

San Jose Spotlight

San Francisco

San Jose's low-budget airline could boost tourism - San Jose Spotlight

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

The Trade Desk Wins On Revenue In Q3, But Slips On Profit Margin | AdExchanger

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

Toronto's hotel prices are way up. Here's why industry watchers say they won't soon come down | CBC News

Hotel prices across downtown Toronto have skyrocketed and as the busy tourist season winds down, industry experts say there's no sign they'll come back down anytime soon.

moreyears

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Bay Area hotel market wobbles in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland

Fresh signs have emerged that the Bay Area's hotel market is wobbly including efforts to scout for one or more investors willing to take over a faltering loan for a lodging icon that's perched atop San Francisco's famed Nob Hill.The Stanford Court Hotel, a historic lodging site at 905 California Street and one of the best-known hotels in the region, is the focal point of an attempt to find a new holder of the loan on the property, according to a marketing flyer reviewed by this news organization.

#back

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Train operating companies offer two-year pay deal to drivers' union

Train operating companies have offered the drivers' union a two-year pay deal in a bid to resolve the bitter dispute which has led to a series of strikes.The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said it was offering a landmark outline proposal that would deliver more reliable services for passengers, in exchange for a pay increase of 4% for 2022 and 4% for this year.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Delta moving into new terminal at O'Hare

Delta Air Lines is set to move into a new terminal at O'Hare International Airport Wednesday, the latest step in ongoing construction at the airport.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Last call for late night? Customers are back, but bars and restaurants closing earlier as demand dwindles.

A few years ago, The Long Room could be quiet as a library until about 8 p.m. without the bar's co-owner, Jason Burrell, thinking twice.The rush was still on the way.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Train operating companies offer two-year pay deal to drivers' union

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Delta moving into new terminal at O'Hare

Delta Air Lines is set to move into a new terminal at O'Hare International Airport Wednesday, the latest step in ongoing construction at the airport.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Last call for late night? Customers are back, but bars and restaurants closing earlier as demand dwindles.

A few years ago, The Long Room could be quiet as a library until about 8 p.m. without the bar's co-owner, Jason Burrell, thinking twice.The rush was still on the way.

moreback

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