Air tax cuts needed to boost business travel after Brexit View original post.A cut in air taxes is needed to protect growth after Brexit, two major airlines said today. American Airlines and Emirates joined with Heathrow Airport in warning that British business travellers are being charged more than continental neighbours. Campaign group A Fair Tax on Flying said cutting Air Passenger Duty by half could boost UK earnings by £5 … Read More
Travel insurance for work trips: ins and outs View original post.For most, business trips are exciting. They’re a great opportunity to step up, grow professionally and engage with new and refreshing topics. As well as this, if you’re travelling internationally, it’s usually a great chance to explore a new part of the world. However, when you’re heading overseas for work and you have a hectic schedule full of … Read More
Are advancements in technology changing the face of executive travel? View original post.For many, travel can be a tedious slog. Regular commutes can be filled with delays, and planes and trains can be packed with screaming kids and a host of other irritable circumstances. Therefore, the desire for executive travel is hardly surprising, with demand among luxury consumers rising frequently. Ultimately, many are now spending their hard-earned cash to travel … Read More
How today’s business travellers view emerging technologies View original post. American business travelers are much more optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) to enhance their travel experience than their international counterparts. According to the fourth edition Egencia Business Travel and Technology Survey, 4,521 business travelers from nine different countries found that more than half (55 percent) of U.S. business travelers believe … Read More
Open skies, more business travel means a stronger Africa View original post.In travel, the term ‘open skies’ mean far more than a torrential downpour. In Africa, it means the creation of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of revenue for the continent. It means making travel on the continent more affordable, business growth and increasing opportunities for innovation. In short, more business travel across Africa means a stronger … Read More
Top five damage charges commonly seen on returned lease vehicles View original post.Damage to wheels and stone chips account for more charges on end-of-lease vehicles than any other repairs, according to Fleetsauce. Mike Adamson, account manager at Fleetsauce, has outlined the top five damage charges commonly seen on returned lease vehicles: 1. Wheels and tyres Scuffed and corroded wheels are the most common items to be noted on a used car … Read More
Is there still a place for the traditional travel agency? View original post.Given how easy it is book a holiday online these days, you might think time is up for traditional travel agencies, with their paper catalogues and cardboard stands. But across several recent surveys, travel agencies have proven to be surprisingly resilient. According to the German Travel Association, the number of travel agencies in that country rose slightly last … Read More
More business travellers are booking their own trips View original post.A friend of Gulliver’s recently received some devastating news, in the form of a change to company policy. No longer would he and his co-workers be able to book their own flights and file for reimbursements. Instead, the firm would buy all employees’ plane tickets from the start. On the face of it, this is a convenient change. … Read More
Brexit turbulence is major concern for UK business travel industry, says Ken Symon View original post.The business travel market, already facing challenges over safety concerns and demands for more flexibility, is gearing up for changes caused by the outcome of the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the remaining EU nations. The outcome of the Brexit discussions between the UK and EU negotiating teams on the principle of free movement could markedly change … Read More
Mercedes is pouring $50 million into an Uber competitor as people ditch their cars in big cities View original post.For almost a decade, Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, has been preparing for a future where fewer people buy a car. In 2008, the German automaker launched Car2Go, a car-sharing service that amassed two million members in October 2016. Last April, Daimler launched Moovel, a series of apps that allow users to book and pay for public transportation and see how well it … Read More
