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Business Travel

China gives travelers little notice about new rules for tourist and business visas

The vague guidelines that require a letter of invitation from within China may drive tourists to tour operators for an easier application process and to avoid making reservations before visa approval.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

The rise of extreme commuters

Did we heard the phrase virtual working? For some, this means way more business travel, though less instances.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

The majority of surveyed business travelers say their trips are worth the cost

Businesses who can't afford to cut out travel rely on technology to help save money and increase productivity, which is why 90% of business travelers say free hotel Wi-Fi is an important hotel amenity.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

The 10 most expensive U.S. destinations for business travelers

Cities with the biggest businesses charge the most because they know they can, which explains why Santa Clara, California - home to Google, Apple and Intel – takes the number one spot on this list.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Chinese tourists are set to become the world’s biggest overseas spenders

A shift is taking place among the growing numbers of middle class Chinese tourists who focus less on multi-country tours and more on relaxing and experiencing a new culture or a different lifestyle.

Tania Branigan, The Guardian | 12 years ago

Business Travel

92% of surveyed business travelers are satisfied with their travel schedule

Marriott's survey found that travel attitudes and practices varied based on age and gender, but overall business travelers felt travel boosted their career, even while missing home-cooked meals.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Business travelers have traded in flights for high-speed trains, or have they?

Airlines promise speed but deliver delays, while trains offer Wi-Fi but run on antiquated rails. This leaves plenty of room for cheap direct buses to woo travelers sick of paying high prices for disappointing service.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

This summer business travelers learned to deal weather, conventions, and more

Fires, hurricanes, and Republicans – oh my! Business travelers are advised to use trains instead of planes, book rooms far in advance, and allot extra time to stay on track despite the travel hurdles ahead.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Airbnb’s busiest night reveals its new secret weapon: business travel

Even business travelers are beginning to see value in controversial room-rental sites such as Airbnb, signaling what we already knew -- that the lodging world is being transformed.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines to end long-haul business class flights to London in September

The start-up carrier had hoped to offer an all-business-class service from Hong Kong to London, but was unable to compete with more established airlines that business travelers rely on.

Skift | 12 years ago