In an economy like this one, what company can afford to send its employees on the road with suitcases full of high-tech gadgets? To cut costs, business travelers just need to tote an iPhone filled with applications that help them book airline flights, organize schedules and deliver presentations.
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) App Store has hundreds of travel-related apps and almost all of them are $9.99 or less. Indeed, the iPhone is making life much easier for business Read the rest of this entry »
Business travel is a part of tourism as defined by the United Nations
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and includes sales calls, routine
intra-corporate visits, secondments, training sessions and MICE
(meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions). The term 'incentives'
refers to organised corporate trips, which normally have a dual purpose.
On the one hand, those selected to participate are being rewarded Read the rest of this entry »
With fuel surcharges, baggage fees and rising ticket costs, flying employees around the globe is pricier than ever. American Express Business Travel offers businesses these cash-saving tips:
- Confirm travel plans before booking; airlines often charge $150 or more for flight changes.
- Check as few bags as possible: Overnight delivery of presentation materials may be more cost-effective than checking an extra bag.
- Keep passports up to date Read the rest of this entry »