What is the most appreciated airport amenity? No, it is not exclusive lounges or fine dining. It is fast and free Wi-Fi. Though public Wi-Fi is available, it is not necessarily safe to use or advised without following the recommendations outlined below. Secure Wi-Fi is frequently sacrificed in order to
When disruption affects staff travel – be it a storm, illness, political unrest, etc. — the most important question is: “Are your prepared?” While not every contingency can be addressed in advance, it is important for travel managers to collaborate with human resources, security and any other relevant department to
While risk management practices have improved and evolved over time, gaps still exist for a majority of companies in a variety of functional areas — sometimes unknowingly. A recent survey of event planners reveals that only 45 percent of companies have policies in place to support the risk associated with
Recently, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation published a study, in partnership with Sabre Corporation, recognizing the extremely stressful facets of business travel. The study polled road warriors around the world regarding top perks or amenities that influenced their business travel experience. In North America, 62 percent said a
During the entire sequence of a trip, a business traveler will confront problems that can influence their travel experience. Recently, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation published a study, in partnership with Sabre Corporation, recognizing the extremely stressful facets of business travel. Though there are numerous parallels for road
Business travelers have been more open to new technologies as they have grown further dependent on mobile devices and access to Wi-Fi as a key piece of a productive trip. Travel technology has considerably transformed and it was only recently that processes were loaded down by numerous, separate systems without
As the full cost of travel continues to be an emphasis for many travel managers, there is a significant and slightly manageable spend grouping that originates with an immeasurable array of hazards including traveler safety. When a hotel booking is attached to the airline reservation made with the Travel Management
