Conflicting stats tell two different sides of the ride-sharing story within business travel. One side tells us that Uber appeared on more expense reports in the second quarter of 2015 than cabs did (BusinessTravelNews); the other side says that only 11% of road warriors rely on ride-sharing services such as Uber (GBTA Study). So which is…
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Are You Ready for Wearable Travel Tech?
Based on a recent survey, it seems most travelers are ready for wearable tech. A whopping 77% said they are ready for it if it helps them with their travels. The survey had 6,300 participants from 15 countries. They tell us, for example, that 97% of their respondents carries either a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.…
Choking on Fumes – Worst Traffic Gridlock
I know, this is heresy. Writing a blog about driving? I mean, you don’t earn miles or points by just driving so who cares? Well, I thought I would pass this along because: (a) many business travelers actually do drive for their work; (b) many leisure travelers pack up their cars for vacations and (c)…
What’s Your Breaking Point of Too Much Time Away from Home?
When business calls for a multi-week trip, what’s that point where you draw the line on the number of consecutive days on the road? I am working with an international project team and am scheduling a multi-week period for the team will be together, and we’ll be repeating this a few more times over several…
