Category - Travelling With Vision

8
Sep

Starwood adds loyalty scheme for bookers

The Starwood hotel group is introducing a loyalty programme for meetings and travel professionals this autumn. Launching this October, SPG Pro will offer members Starwood Preferred Guest elite status, upgrades and Starpoints for business booked at any of the group’s 1,200 properties worldwide. “We’re focusing our powerful loyalty lens on B2B to cultivate ever stronger […]

8
Sep

Dutch Treat: Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

When we recently polled Vision Travel Solutions’ staffers about their favourite airports, it was interesting to see Amsterdam mentioned more than once.  And no surprise:  a gateway to Europe (and the world), Schiphol – pronounced “skipple” – has long been a favourite of world travellers. As one of the staffers responded on our poll:  Schiphol […]

26
Aug

The Virtuoso Difference

Over the years you may have noticed that here at Vision Travel we make reference to the fact that we are a Virtuoso agency, but what does that mean to you the traveller? Virtuoso is an organization of top travel agencies, travel providers and destinations worldwide. As a Virtuoso member, Vision Travel is able to […]

21
Aug

New airport security measures regarding cell phones for departures from Europe

Please be advised that Transport Canada has implemented stronger security measures and screening officers may request that some devices, including cell phones, be powered up. Powerless or broken devices will not be permitted on-board the aircraft. For this reason, please ensure that your electronic devices are fully powered before you arrive at the airport to avoid any potential issues.

5
Aug

Survey: Business Travel Intentions Rise to Highest Level in Seven Years

BUSINESS TRAVEL | JUNE 13, 2014 Business travel intentions continue to rise, according to the latesttravelhorizons™ survey of 2,324 U.S. adults conducted by marketing services firm MMGY Global. The survey showed that three in 10 U.S. adults (30 percent) were planning at least one trip for business during the next six months – up a statistically significant seven […]

31
Jul

Active Travel Packing

Chances are you’re looking at an active holiday after you’ve already sampled few other styles of travel.  Perhaps you’re used to cruising, or heading down south to a resort, and are now looking for something with a little more participation. (By the way, you’ve made a great decision!) But what to pack if you have […]