Business Travel in a COVID-19 World is different. Nothing seems normal in a pandemic and travel is no exception. As the economy reopens and we all move forward, it’s time to travel again. Business needs to travel for a variety of reasons including company growth, customer visits, internal company meetings, etc. I flew with Air...Read More
In the fast-moving complicated world of travel, there at least 5 reasons why you need a travel agent. A good agent is vital for the expertise that they bring to help travellers of all budgets. Tech-savvy travellers appreciate the support and service of travel agents, and so does every major corporation. It just makes sense....Read More
Could you track down your travellers in the event of a crisis? Unfortunately, due to events such as terror attacks, natural disasters, virus outbreaks, etc. it’s more important than ever to ensure your company has a duty of care procedures in place for travelling employees. To begin managing travel-related risks, employers need to create a...Read More
In recent years, a movement has begun. It’s a movement that takes consumers away from large, impersonal companies and introduces them to the people doing business in their very own cities. PLUS Travel Group is 100% Canadian owned and operated. They are very proud to be one of the only fully Canadian Travel Management Companies...Read More
Cost savings has long been the focus of many corporate travel policies. The only reason businesses spend money on travel is because they expect positive outcomes from those trips. Travel programs should be designed to maximize those outcomes rather than to minimize travel costs. Senior management should prioritize trip success rates as well as road...Read More
If traveling for business or pleasure this holiday season, consider making room in your carry-on bag for antibacterial wipes. A team of investigators were sent out on 18 Canadian flights scheduled at various times of the day. They swabbed multiple surfaces from tray tables, to bathroom door handles, seat pockets – collecting over 100 samples....Read More
Airline seats are shrinking and are being squeezed closer together. Airlines are packing more of us into the same plane. So what’s the solution? Get the best seat! Here are just a few tips to help maximize your comfort when flying economy: Airline Seats – Do your research If you’re making your own seat selection,...Read More
Technological advances moving at record speed are not only elevating expectations of the travel industry’s patrons but also those of the hospitality industry. With the rise of AI and voice-activated devices, hotels are moving into a hospitality era which offers its guests more luxury and convenience than ever before. Hotels such as the...Read More
A managed travel program saves time and money. Could your company benefit? Business travel plays a major role in the functionality of your company as well as the lives of your employees. If you are not working with a corporate travel management company (TMC), you may be missing out on valuable resources, services, and savings....Read More
Unmanaged travel costs both time and money. If nobody within an organization is responsible for business travel or travel policy, your company could be facing a problem. With the continued growth of business travel, it can be a difficult aspect of your business to streamline and perfect when not managed properly. Industry data confirms that...Read More
