The world’s leading airlines are considering whether there is a need for first-class cabins any longer, when flat-bed seats cradle their corporate customers in, once unthought of comfort, making it harder to justify the premium for first-class. Ever since the introduction of the fully reclining business berths by Air France-KLM Group, the corporate cabins … Continue reading Airlines Consider Replacing First Class with Larger Business Class
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Bora Bora, The Pearl of the Pacific
The island of Bora Bora is small, only 6 miles long and 2 ½ miles wide, but as they say “Good things come in small packages”. This island paradise is overflowing with breathtaking beauty. Dormant volcanos rise up at its center and spread into a lush jungle, before spilling into an aquamarine lagoon. … Continue reading Bora Bora, The Pearl of the Pacific
Business Travelers will Face Higher Air and Hotel Costs in 2015
As the United Kingdom’s economy continues to improve prices for hotels and business class flights are expected to rise next year, according to a study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel and the GBTA. Overall business travel spending in the UK is set to rise by 5.1% in 2015. This is compared to an estimated rise … Continue reading Business Travelers will Face Higher Air and Hotel Costs in 2015
South Africa: One of 2014’s Hottest Travel Destinations
South Africa is one of 2014’s hottest travel destinations, according to travel experts. It isn’t hard to see how them came up with the opinion when you take into consideration it is brimming with culture, untamed wilderness and first class accommodations due to a thriving tourism industry. With prowling wildlife, magnificent sunsets and an … Continue reading South Africa: One of 2014’s Hottest Travel Destinations
Long Waits at Airports Taking Their Toll
International passengers waiting to go through customs and immigration at Miami International Airport have found themselves waiting in lines that are so long that airport workers started handing out water to the tired travelers in an attempt to make their wait a little more bearable. The airport has also installed televisions to keep people entertained, … Continue reading Long Waits at Airports Taking Their Toll
25 Million People Will Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday Period
This year the airlines are expecting to have over 25 million passengers over the Thanksgiving holiday 12 day period which is a 1.5% increase over last year. At about 2.1 million passengers per day during the 12-day holiday period, there will be about 31,ooo more passengers per day, according to the airlines. The busiest days … Continue reading 25 Million People Will Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday Period
BTN’s 2013 Hotel Chain Survey: Improvements in Most Hotel Chains
Business travelers once again rated relative newcomer Hyatt Place as the best of its tier in a 2013 Hotel Chain Survey, while the upper mid priced and mid priced tiers saw two Wyndham brands earn their first finishes at the top. Hyatt Place emerged as the top upscale brand for the second year in a … Continue reading BTN’s 2013 Hotel Chain Survey: Improvements in Most Hotel Chains
Michael D. Turashoff 