Businesses plan for more work-related travel in spite of rising hotel rates
July 29, 2011
Business travel trends point to budgetary increases as well as rising hotel rates, according to a new report by AirPlus International. Read Article »
Sites like TripAdvisor help people get the most out of their trips
July 29, 2011
TripAdvisor recently reached the 50 million review mark, and the company couldn't be more thrilled with their success. Read Article »
Toronto International Film Festival announces film line up
July 29, 2011
The 36th annual Toronto International Film Festival kicks off on September 8, and the organization just released the list of the first 50 movies that are scheduled to premiere at the 11-day event. Read Article »
Typhoon rocks the Philippines, more yet to come
July 29, 2011
The rainy season is in full swing in the Philippines, which is great for the nation's crop and farming industry, but the storms are often dangerous and can result in flash floods and landslides. Read Article »
South African strike season is in full swing
July 29, 2011
In South Africa, unions are beginning to seek wage increases, during what the locals affectionately refer to as "strike season." Read Article »
Staying in touch with families is important for traveling workers, study shows
July 28, 2011
The Global Business Travel Association recently released the findings of The Business Traveler Market Segmentation Study, and they found that the majority (roughly 78 percent) of survey respondents enjoy traveling for work and feel that it is a necessity for the success of their business. Read Article »
High tuition won't stop Chinese students from studying abroad
July 28, 2011
The Institute of International Education recently published its annual Open Doors report, which examines the prevalence of international students in the U.S. Read Article »
Most U.K. students want to study abroad, as long as they go to English-speaking countries
July 28, 2011
According to a recent survey conducted by graduate recruitment website Milkround, roughly 75 percent of surveyed students from the U.K. are thinking about postgraduate study abroad programs. Read Article »
U.K. business travelers crave personal touches while they are on the road
July 26, 2011
The top five items that can be found in the suitcases of U.K. business travelers are books, swimsuits and sportswear, family photos, insurance documents and computer games, according to a recent survey by workspace provider Regus. Read Article »
Frequent travelers enjoy fine dining and telling tales from the road, survey shows
July 26, 2011
TripIt, a company that helps travelers organize their trips, recently conducted a survey to find out why and how often people are traveling, which leisure activities they prefer and how their personal lives play into their time on the road. Read Article »