They’ve been around as long as there have been travel policies: employees who chose to make their own bookings that don’t comply with corporate guidelines. And with the explosion of the internet and the ability to book travel arrangements via hand-held devices, the problem is snowballing. Vision Travel was front and centre at the recent […]
How much do you travel? On business, about 6 to 9 times a year – mainly within North America. Where was your ever first flight? From New York to Orlando – Disney, of course! Aisle or window? Nowadays, I prefer window. What’s your favourite airport? I like Heathrow. The shopping is fun […]
Cunard Line will proudly celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2015 with a special collection of remarkable anniversary cruises and events that will pay homage to significant moments in the company’s illustrious history. These highly anticipated sailings will give loyal and new Cunarders exciting opportunities to explore the ultimate in cruising adventures with Cunard’s luxurious vessels […]
Irish coffee was invented in Shannon in 1943, when flying boats from the United States to Europe used the wide waterway of the Shannon estuary to land at Foynes, Co Limerick, where today the “Foynes Flying Boat Museum” recalls that era. As cold and weary passengers arrived off the flying boats they were given the […]
Majority of Road Warriors Have Encountered a Mishap While Traveling in the Past Year 46% of Business Travelers are Not Offered Corporate Travel Insurance Policy Alexandria, VA (February 27, 2014) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) recently surveyed more than 500 business travelers in the United States and identified the top setbacks, disruptions and […]
If Canadians are grumpy at the gas station, they should spare a thought to the airlines. Imagine the impact of an increase in few cents per litre when your gas tank (if you are flying a Boeing 777) holds 117,340 litres. Fuel is a carrier’s second largest expense, after labour. So airlines keep a […]