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
Poor seats are the bain of a frequent traveler’s existence, especially those where access to Business and 1st class seats fall outside an organization’s approved travel policy. For the cost-conscious traveler, having to make the most out of economy class is the only option. One can, however, make the most of it, especially when we Read More
It’s here again – another year of what to get for the impossible-to-buy-for business person in your life. For 2020, we’ve put together a sure-fire list to help make your life a little easier. From bags to pillows, and smartphone cases to socks, here are our picks for what to buy the business traveler in Read More
How to Reduce Your Company’s Travel Spend for 2020 Business travel is a known expense and is generally one of the largest controllable expenses for many companies. While airlines are looking to increase their airfares, hotels are consistently merging, and these changes get passed on to the traveler. There are a few ways of controlling Read More
Good Feelings or Solutions to Problems? As a corporate travel agency, we balance client expectations while leaving extra ‘leg room’ for unique needs, wants, and interests. We recognize that at least initially, our business travel clients come to us with a singular problem – one that requires responsible assistance. Over time, however, we’ve come to Read More
Best City to Plan a Corporate Retreat Corporate retreats are an important part of any large business. Getting scattered teams together to align goals, review past achievements, and set the table for tomorrow are important measures. Choosing where to host a corporate retreat isn’t as straightforward. Depending on where your team members are based will Read More
2019 On-Time Airline Performance The Punctuality League has awarded Copa Airlines, the popular Latin American airlines with the highest on-time percentage OTP, marking nearly 90% of its flights arriving at their destination on time. There were no Canadian airlines in the top 20, and only 2 American airlines (Hawaiian and Delta) cracking the list. What Read More
Working in tourism, Holidays for Humanity, CEO, Aaron Smith is a very frequent flyer, he has traveled to over 60 countries and all but one continent. His business travel lifestyle has taught him the best ways to pack for work and the unexpected. 1. Accept a clean laundry routine “Look at your itinerary and make Read More
Don’t let a flight cancellation turn into a business nightmare. Even after spending countless hours carefully plotting every step of your journey, an unexpected delay or flight cancellation can derail your well-laid-out plans. But a minor roadblock doesn’t have to result in a travel disaster. Taking a few extra precautions to dodge delays, knowing your Read More
Located on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver, BC is the primary gateway between both Canada and Asia; and Canada and California’s Silicone Valley. It is become a major shipping port, with a growing financial sector. Home to approximately 3 million residents, Vancouver is consistently ranked in the top 5 most liveable cities in the world. It Read More
Best neighbourhoods to stay in London for Business Travel Home to 9 million residents, London is one of the planet’s leading cities. It is an economic, cultural and tourism powerhouse. It offers 365 days a year of opportunities to explore, engage, and be entertained. A city this size can confuse the inbound traveler, leading to Read More
BEST NEIGHBOURHOODS TO STAY IN NEW YORK FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS New York is a city that boasts of being one of the most expensive costs of living in the United States making it a gargantuan and herculean task to get a place to stay even for a short period of time. The city is a Read More
Montréal is the heartbeat of French-Canada and the yin to Toronto’s yang. Greater Montréal is home to 4.2 million residents, and approximately 65% of the population has French as their first language. Montréal is famous for its jazz, it’s style, it’s food, and now has one the nation’s fastest growing tech sectors. To visit Montréal Read More
