Sep 16, 2013

Travel Plans Start on Mobile Devices

According to a new report from Greenlight Digital, Over a half a million (522,115), or 21%, of those online searches for hotels were made by UK consumers using a mobile device. More than half (59% / 307,786) of mobile searches for hotels were for accommodation in UK destinations with the capital city London (13%) and York (3%) garnering the most queries.     Travellers are increasingly using search, social media and apps to shop for, and book, their hotel travel.       More stats: •   laterooms.com was the most visible website for hotel-related searches on laptops/desktops, achieving a 46% share of ...

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How to Get The Best Hotel Rooms

Whether travelling for business or pleasure, picking the right accommodation is very essential for a much relaxing and productive stay. After all, your hotel room is where you spend your “down time” during your trip. But how do you ensure a much better stay inside your room?    Look online before booking You should also visit the hotel’s Web site before you go. Often there will be photo galleries or even floor plans that will give you an idea of what the rooms look like and which ones might suit you best.    What’s the key to getting a good ...

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Choosing the Right Business Accommodation

Business people are very important clients for hotels as they generally choose the most expensive rooms to make sure that they have all the comfort they need to get ready for a business meeting or a conference. If you’re a businessman or woman looking for an accommodation for your next meeting then here are some tips that should help you choose the best accommodation for your business trips.   According to a new study by Travel Leaders, the top five selections were: Location – near business meeting (82.8%), Rewards program – frequent guest points (54.4%), Free Wi Fi (31.4%), Location ...

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Business Travel Tips for Smart Women

Here are some practical tips to make business travel run more smoothly      Sleep smart. Dark circles under your eyes aren’t good for business. Many road warriors know that you can only use a certain amount of concealer to cover bags under your eyes to mask jetlag or poor sleep nights. Carry eye masks and earplugs.    Get elite status. Nothing beats having being an elite member of an airline insofar as travel goes as the perks are just great: Faster lines, free upgrades, first class upgrades, the ability to use their lounge in the airport, etc. how do you get that ...

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Making Travel Arrangements for Executives

If you work as a PA, at some point you’ll likely make travel arrangements for one or more executives. Making travel arrangements for your boss can sometimes be stressful. It is important to ask the right questions to get them where they want to go.   The details below are  tips and questions to scheduling travel arrangements for your boss.   Questions you can ask and tips to remember     Find out your boss’s preferences. Make certain the executive’s travel documents are up-to-date. Some international destinations also require visas for entry into the country. Check the itinerary carefully.  Make sure that ...

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