Visiting a new city for work can be difficult when you’re on a time crunch. You want to get out and explore, go to the best cafes and restaurants, and see some sights, all in between your meetings and other work obligations. But how do you choose? Worry no more. I thought a “top threes Read More
The Best of Chicago – 3 x three-pointers Visiting a new city for work can be difficult when you’re on a time crunch. You want to get out and explore, go to the best cafes and restaurants, and see some sights, all in between your meetings and other work obligations. But how do you choose? Read More
When you’re thinking about choosing a travel management company for your small business it’s hard to find one that looks after your needs and will provide the personalized service you require. You have likely asked the question of what makes for a good or bad small business travel management company and we’re here answer that. Read More
The best neighbourhoods to stay in London – for Business Travel London is a beautiful exciting place to be, and as a business person who travels from place to place homelike comfort or convenient amenities are what is needed to ease the stress of a busy day and keep you sharp. When it comes to Read More
Let’s revisit the well-worn debate of First Class vs. Business Class for a post-pandemic 2022. Those who call airport lounges their 2nd home often wrestle between whether to book first-class or business-class fares. While the most apparent differences lie with the price (with First-Class being the more expensive of the two), there’s also the comfort Read More
Similar to my blog on Calgary, I’m asking you to keep an open mind as there will be some obvious tourist places. Just remember, they are popular for good reason! It’s okay to be a tourist, even if it is in your own backyard. I believe this extensive list encompasses the best activities, tours, and Read More
I know a lot of travellers get to Toronto several times a year for work and aside from the abundance of great restaurants, shopping and of course your clients – turning Toronto into a ‘bleisure’ trip is one thing that often travellers don’t think of. If you don’t know what ‘bleisure travel’ is, then you Read More
With our primary office situated in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, and most of our staff true locals, we decided it was time to compile a list of our favourite eats and drinks for you to check out while exploring our hometown. We hope this list gets you excited to explore this incredible city of ours, Read More
Calgary for Bleisure? Oh yes! How many times have you been to Calgary and not stepped foot out of the hotel to explore the city? It can be so easy to fall into the trap of not leaving your hotel. Meetings are often on hotel premises, and most have good onsite bars and restaurants too. Read More
Travel restrictions are starting to lift and your staff have important meetings they need to travel for. You don’t want to miss a mandatory quarantine requirement and be turned around at the airport if your travel dates don’t add up. This wastes a lot of time, money and resources. How do you ensure your staff Read More
Today I caught up with an old friend and colleague Justin Elton, the President of the 10 STAR AGENCY group based in Vancouver (with offices in Toronto) https://10star.ca/ I was eager to hear about his recent trip to Toronto and see how his first business trip was since COVID-19 started. With travel starting to come Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives completely, and not just for the short-term. There are many things that likely will have changed for good. This includes how we travel and the locations that we are travelling to. We thought we should discuss the most important need-to-know items for domestic and international travel, post COVID-19, Read More
Summer Plans? Wanting something bigger than a staycation but smaller than a trip around the world? Here are some closer-to-home places to consider around BC this summer (that are currently taking bookings). With international trips ground to a halt I think many of us will be looking to ‘stay closer to home’, taking a lot Read More
The Importance of Understanding your Airline Meal Options There are now 35 accepted airline meal options available on flights around the world. It’s not to say your airline will be offering all 35 of these options, but it is helpful to know what your choices are – as not all options are outwardly listed on Read More
For many business travelers, jet lag is a legitimate and ongoing challenge that can hinder performance, increase anxiety and create travel resentment. Most business travelers, especially those that cross 2 timezones in travel, express negative impacts and take proactive measures to mitigate symptoms. What is Jet lag? Jet lag, also known as desynchronosis or flight Read More
