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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: business travelers

business travelers stories: 11 news summaries

(Newser) - Government agencies have been warned not to hold meetings in cities employees might actually enjoy visiting, the Wall Street Journal reports. Places like Reno, Orlando, and Las Vegas are all considered untouchable. “We do have guidance that says avoid locations … that give the appearance of being lavish,”... More »

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Las Vegas • US government • Orlando • Reno • business travelers

(Newser) - Business execs who jet around in private planes are fighting to keep their flights secret, reports ProPublica. After a freedom-of-information request from ProPublica, the FAA agreed to change policy and reveal which businesses are allowed to keep their flight records out of public databases. Before the information came out, however,... More »

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Freedom of Information Act • businesses • business travelers • ProPublica • corporate jets

 More Cuts Await 
 Slumping Airlines 

Delta, AA among carriers who can't cover costs

Jun 12, 09 9:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - As rising oil prices and sluggish demand continued to hammer the airline industry, Delta, American, and several other carriers forecast further cuts to service yesterday, reports the Wall Street Journal. Despite massive reductions in service, CEOs said at an industry meeting that they still aren't covering costs. "Earnings are... More »

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airline industry • recession • airline • American Airlines • Continental • Delta • Southwest Airlines • business travelers • swine flu • H1N1 virus

Hurting Hawaii Appeals to Obama for Help

Tourism tanking,
state leaders urge prez not to block biz travel

Apr 8, 09 7:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hawaii is asking its most famous son to stop bad-mouthing business travel, the Los Angeles Times reports. The state's tourism industry has seen its worst winter in years. State leaders, believing at least some of the decline comes from hardening attitudes toward business travel after corporate bailouts, are urging President... More »

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Barack Obama • travel • Hawaii • business travelers • President Obama

Sexy Image Hurts Vegas
as Companies Back Off

Sin City bad match for chastened America

Mar 7, 09 6:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Las Vegas has spent years feasting on its naughty image, but Sin City is going hungry in hard times, BusinessWeek reports. Home prices are at half their 2006 peaks, and unemployment has hit a lofty 9.1%. Vegas is reminding businesses that it’s still an attractive convention destination,... More »

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Las Vegas • recession • business travelers • ad campaign

 Delta Adds
 WiFi to
 Whole Fleet

Become first major airline to wirelessly enable its entire fleet by 2009

Aug 5, 08 10:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Unholster your Blackberry and sharpen your stylus; Delta will become the first major airline to offer Internet access across its entire 330-plane fleet by next summer, the Wall Street Journal reports, driven by the proliferation of handheld wireless devices and a desire among business passengers to keep working. Delta surveyed... More »

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airline industry • air travel • WiFi • travel trends • AirCell • Delta Airlines • business travelers

TRAVEL

 How to Curb Rental Car Costs 

Car-rental deals just a mouse-click away

Jun 19, 08 7:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - With $4 gas, shrinking competition, and airport fees, finding an affordable road-trip rental can be challenging. Travel and Leisure offers these tips to curb costs.
  • Avoid airport rentals: Rent your car from downtown and avoid airport fees that add 25% to 45% to your bill.
  • Ditch the rental
... More »

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travel • list • airport • rental car • business travelers • priceline

TRAVEL

 For Hotels, Upgrades
 at Top Boost Bottom Line 

Making suites even sweeter has trickle-down effect to lower income brackets

May 29, 08 4:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - Luxury hotels are spending money to make money, but the dollars aren’t flowing into the average traveler’s quarters, the Wall Street Journal reports. With competition growing and demand for rooms lacking, hotels are burnishing their top suites—some costing $30,000 a night—hoping the added glitz will... More »

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Dubai • Ritz Carlton • Four Seasons • hospitality • luxury travel • luxury hotels • business travelers • Setai

Weary Travelers Offer 12 Good Lessons

Columnist pumps experts for hard-earned knowledge, tips

Jan 13, 08 5:47 PM CST
(Newser) - MSNBC travel columnist Christopher Elliott asks those sulky veterans of the airways— business travelers—for their best tips on making life on the road tolerable:
  1. Expect nothing, and you won't be disappointed.
  2. Be nice. It can't hurt, and it might even help.
  3. Never pay cash—credit cards
... More »

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travel • list • airline • travel tips • business travelers

World Gets Wise to Jetsetters

Hotels, airports, work to please mobile businessmen

Nov 20, 07 12:17 PM CST
(Newser) - With laptops roughly as common as toaster ovens, business people are ready to work anywhere. Now, hotels and airports are scrambling to make sure anywhere is ready for them, the Times reports. Studying jetsetter habits, hotels are putting outlets in easy reach, attaching desks to beds and chairs, and most... More »

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airport • hotel • travel trends • laptop • business travelers

Southwest
Unveils Perks
for Biz Flyers

Carrier guarantees priority boarding,
throws in a cocktail

Nov 7, 07 9:28 PM CST
(Newser) - Southwest unveiled today a raft of new initiatives designed to shore up revenue, including new pricing plans that benefit business travelers. The discount carrier’s new “business select” program will price seats $10-30 higher than regular fares. In exchange, Southwest, which doesn’t assign seats on its flights, will... More »

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airline industry • energy prices • Southwest Airlines • discount carriers • business travelers • Gary Kelly

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