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and As on when a foreign coup affects your
travel plans
Spotlight
On The Value Of Travel
The value of business travel was a primary
theme at the National Business Travel Association's
annual convention this month in San Diego as
delegates discussed how best to define business
travel's role in challenging economic times,
determine the returns it provides to those
footing the bills and identify when and how
to use viable alternatives.
Travel
Managers Grapple with Policies, Reporting on
Added Air Fees
The proliferation of new airline fees and surcharges
for checked bags, preferred seating, pillows
and blankets, soft drinks and fuel is prompting
a scramble among travel managers to contain costs,
create reimbursement policies and properly identify
and report the added expense types.
Managing
Costs Top Concern, Says 'State Of The Practice'
Study
Armed with scalpels and axes, corporate travel
buyers today are facing up to their toughest
challenge--cost containment--according to a major
survey by Procurement.travel.
Southwest
Airlines adds a fee — $10 for EarlyBird
Check-in
Fliers can pay an extra $10 for the peace of
mind that they’ll get to board as soon
as possible and grab an open seat just that much
sooner. Also included in the service is automatic
check-in within 36 hours of your flight’s
departure. The service will begin Thursday.
Business
Travelers Give Up Amenities to Cut Costs
As the recession unfolds, a growing number of
budget-minded business travelers are shifting
to lower-price hotels, whether by choice or because
their bosses are telling them to.
As
rental car fleets shrink, rates they charge
drivers are rising
Rental car rates are climbing, despite sluggish
demand resulting from fewer people traveling.
The higher rates are hitting leisure travelers
who don't get the lower corporate rates that
businesses negotiate with the rental companies.
Are
you paying closer attention to hotel, travel
taxes as your budget shrinks?
Last week, frequent travelers shared their stories
about outrageous hotel and travel taxes on my
post that listed the Top 5 cities with the most
expensive - and least expensive - daily visitor
tax tabs.
Guide
to Help Businesses Improve Travel-related CSR
Metrics
A new guide released by the National Business
Travel Association (NBTA) will help companies
establish travel-related corporate social responsibility
(CSR) initiatives based on a five-step implementation
plan. The enhanced NBTA CSR Toolkit offers businesses
added insights into emerging CSR concepts, said
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A traveler saved $9,000 on air fare
by one of our vacation specialist
Mindy,
Thanks again for helping us with our fabulous
Italian trip. Apologies for the tardiness of
my reply, as things have been a bit hectic on
my return.
Yes, please consider sending me a few business
cards as everyone from my Bethesda neighbors
to my Chevy Chase doctor to my Virginia business
attorney wants to know how I managed such a fab
trip on such short notice (of course, I also
told them you saved me 9,000 bucks on air fare
which turned their eyes into saucers).
I realize as I sing the praises of Rome, and
your expertise, that these folks are not people
I email, but see in person. Thus the need for
business cards. Your ears are probably burning!
I hope all is well in your world!
Another satisfied traveler thanks
for a wonderful time
Dear Elaine,
We got back this morning. I just had to email
you and tell you what a wonderful time we had.
We were so astonished at the organiziation that
had gone into this trip. It was really great!
We loved the fjiords, the scenery, the majesty
of the mountains, the vastnesss of the area,
I could not stop being amazed at this wonderful
planet of ours. Thanks so much.
Thanks you also for the choclates,they hit
the spot when we needed it, the champagne to
celebrate, the dinner was divine. Really fantastic.
Thank you so much for the credit and all what
you did to help us enjoy this memorable holiday.
We really appreciate your advice and your help.
I really, really loved it!!!
Thanks again.
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please contact our emergency travel helpline listed on
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