Extra bucks, little more comfort–Business travel news to use

Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

Quick note to self–and to others–the customer is always right.  That’s why I’m posting this little nugget today. Here goes.  Continental Airlines has just released that it will begin charging coach passengers extra if they want to sit in a seat with more leg room.  More leg room. 
Ok, we all know how uncomfortable a long flight can [...]

Growing trend in corporate housing–renting your own rooms?

Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

With the economy still inching its way slowly back to recovery, it really isn’t a big surprise to see this specific trend developing in corporate housing.
Back in the day, they used to call it “taking in boarders.”  Well obviously, times have changed, and even more importantly, the potential clients you might be renting your extra [...]

Is the timing right for a rate increase for corporate housing?

Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

Now that the holidays and the new year are well behind us, and we’re right in the middle of tax season, like everyone else, corporate housing providers are tempted to consider something many business owners and retailers have shoved to the back burner for some time–price, or in this case, rent and fee increases.
Let’s face it–we’re [...]

Transform your property into your clients’ most memorable accommodation

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

I have to admit, I must be living under a rock!  What a great idea though–taking your corporate housing and transforming into a “themed” setting.  For example, if you lease a unit that has the look and feel of a cottage, why not go all the way and make the physical surroundings resemble and English garden?  [...]

Travel for Business? ‘Tis the Season for Travel Expense Deductions Too!

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

We led off this mini-series with tips on what is tax deductible for the corporate housing industry. Despite the weather today, believe it or not, summer is coming along with the opportunity to perhaps mix your winter-weary business travel with some pleasure.  To keep things simple and in compliance with the IRS, here are some [...]

Economic recovery or not, corporate travelers might not return to business class

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

Wondering when your company might begin booking your seats in business class again?
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), rather than find a way to budget for those business-class seats, employers may instead be seeking permanent reductions to their travel budgets, which means fewer employees sitting in the front of the plane on their next business [...]

Airports Council Survey Results Released-Asian Airports Top List

Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

Because of the demand for timely and useful travel information, we’ve been posting lots of items related to air and ground travel, hotel accommodations, market demand for business travel and many others.
So we couldn’t resist this week’s big travel news story.  The results of a survey conducted by Airports Council International (ACI)showed  Seoul, South Korea’s Incheon International [...]

Just in time for Valentine’s Day–A cozy restaurant where you can dine–in bed

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

Yes, it’s true!  Not exactly for business, it’s quite possibly the ultimate in romantic dining. 
Mom might not like it, but at the Dean Street Townhouse in London, you can eat in bed! 
Read on to learn about what could be the most romantic place to dine on earth this Valentine’s Day!

Look before you book–the world’s best business hotels

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel

At The Corporate Housing Network, it is our job to find our clients the best possible housing solutions for extended stays for their staff and team members all over the world.
So it is vitally important that we keep up on the latest trends and upgrades at the world’s business hotels. Today, we invite you to take [...]

A visual tour of the world’s weirdest hotels–one more reason to pick corporate housing

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, international business travel

Whether you’re snowed in like those of us in the eastern United States, or just in the market for a comfortable, clean hotel to stay in on your next business trek, here’s a fun little article for you to check out.
From Berlin to Costa Rica, here’s a great little visual tour of the world’s funkiest places to park [...]