Flying may be one of the safest forms of public transport, but travelling long distances in a pressurized cabin can affect the body in different ways. With a little preparation before the flight and a few precautionary measures during the flight, long-haul business travellers can arrive at their destination feeling as fresh as ever. We’ve put together some health tips to help make the transition … Continue reading
London is the UK’s biggest city, a fantastic and frenetic metropolis teeming with people of all races, creeds and walks of life. Here the old contrasts spectacularly with the new, offering some of the world’s most famous sights and an unrivalled nightlife. Our very own Chadd Andre shares some tips on things to see and do in this city:
In the past when air travel was in its infancy, business travellers use to dress up in their formals to take a flight. Today, it’s all about comfort and convenience. Which is why airport lounges are becoming more popular and offering new services every year. On my recent visit to India, I had a chance to try out the Plaza Premium Lounge both at the … Continue reading
Forward planning is the key to cost – and time – efficient travel during peak times. During the 2012 London Olympic Games, the city’s transport system will have to support an estimated 20 million extra trips made by spectators (ref: Olympic Delivery Authority). A total of 8.8 million tickets are available for the 16-day Olympics and a further two-million tickets have been released for the … Continue reading
Lengthy airport queues could soon be a relic of the past as the aviation industry moves to overhaul check-in systems and requirements. Airlines throughout the world have turned their attention to the humble airport check-in counter to deliver time-saving new benefits to business travellers and, in some instances, to shift customers from face-to-face to online services.
It happens far too often than we, as business travellers, would like to admit. You’re on your way to the airport and low and behold - the very meeting you’re enroute to has been cancelled! Sound familiar? Maybe it’s never happened to you – but it could. That’s why having a comprehensive insurance plan is essential for business travellers.
Like any other controllable expense, business travel needs to be managed strategically. Although there are some great bargains around, businesses including SMEs should be focusing on buying business travel at the most competitive cost in the most convenient way. We understand that travelling to visit clients or colleagues is an important aspect of revenue generation for any business, but it can also be costly. Which is … Continue reading
