Business travel growing faster than economy class
Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
The strong recovery in air travel is beginning to slow down, as advances in the economy begin to level off, but with an expansion in business travel continuing to move ahead of in economy class, the airline industry association IATA (International Air Transport Association) said this week.
The report indicates that slower year-on-year growth in August [...]
Tight financing in U.S. markets forces drop in hotel construction
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
This may be shaping up to become the year where corporate housing rebounded and grew stronger than ever. The combination of a changing economy and shifts in the hotel industry may be conspiring to provide corporate housing professionals with a fresh outlook and a big opportunity for growth.
The number of rooms in the U.S. hotel industry’s [...]
New study shows air travelers prefer self-service
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
International airline passengers want self-service extended from online booking and kiosk check-in to security and passport control and boarding their flights, according to a new study.
The report, based on surveys taken at seven major airports on five continents, said most travelers also want more automation for handing in baggage and paying excess fees, reporting missing [...]
Onboard shopping picking up speed
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Take your seat, buckle your safety belt and get ready to shop! Shop? Yes, onboard shopping is about to take off in a big way.
In their search for new ways to make money, airlines are planning to use technology to its fullest, offering everything they can for sale to the captivated—and captive—traveler. New technology in [...]
Flying with Continental after Oct. 12? Pack a sack lunch!
Posted on 03. Oct, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Ugh. Now I am not only going to be packing and rushing to the airport at the last minute, if I book my business trip with Continental, I guess I’ll need to pack a lunch, or be prepared to pay for my meal.
The airline rolls out a new menu of snacks and meals for coach [...]
Now Google every corner of the globe with Street View
Posted on 03. Oct, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
I don’t know about you, but I love, love, love Google Street View, and its panoramic, street-level views of locations. And now it’s even better. As of this past week, its images now encompass all seven continents, including Antarctica. I would never even think of leaving for a business trip without checking out my destination [...]
Busy schedule? Bring your family along next time you travel
Posted on 26. Sep, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
I just thought this was more of a convenience when I first noticed it was happening some months back, but apparently, it is a trend, likely brought on by the economy, though I can’t be sure. Could be a reaction to the busy lives we are all leading these days.
So when I saw business people, [...]
Hotel check-in days ending; corporate housing opportunity?
Posted on 26. Sep, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
There’s a trend that is continuing to pick up steam in the world of business travel that could be pointing to growing opportunities for corporate housing to overtake luxury and extended stay hotels.
The big, beautiful hotel desks of days gone by are also making their way out of the industry, slowly but surely.
Big hotels, luxury, [...]
Choose your air carrier wisely if you’re counting the miles
Posted on 19. Sep, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
If you’re trying to figure out how and when to cash in all the frequent flier miles you’ve earned on the road for work or your business, the new report from IdeaWorks is a good read (while you‘re waiting to board your next flight, of course). Over the span of two months, they made 6,160 [...]
The Business Behind Unbundling Airfares
Posted on 19. Sep, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
With all of the unbundling of airfares going on it is not surprising that business travelers are finding it difficult to keep the daily changes and added fees straight. Not all travelers are lucky or savvy enough to effectively weigh so many confusing options.
The changes are producing some interesting changes in consumers, too. A recent [...]
