Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T09:13:58.478-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:travel-20 Isaac Sacolick isacolick111 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2349249912606368389-f66f7d6b14686034f93dfae7c87133cc 2009-11-24T05:18:41.054-05:00

Traveling during the holidays isn’t any easier this year than last, and with mounting airfare surcharges, it’s not any cheaper. According to a study conducted by the research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey, 43% of Americans traveling during the 2009...

Traveling during the holidays isn’t any easier this year than last, and with mounting airfare surcharges, it’s not any cheaper. According to a study conducted by the research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey, 43% of Americans traveling during the 2009... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/11/24/buckling-down-for-holiday-travel-43-expected-to-drive/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10402204117726406860-a6208ecc63b560e6dbf5fb20522049ea 2009-11-18T13:49:25.255-05:00

Do you know what the most important part of your online strategy should be? No, it’s not building traffic, but that’s important. No, it’s not branding and looking good – but you’re close. Content and messaging. The key to a successful online...

Do you know what the most important part of your online strategy should be? No, it’s not building traffic, but that’s important. No, it’s not branding and looking good – but you’re close. Content and messaging. The key to a successful online... http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/the-most-important-part-of-your-online-strategy Andrew Hayes ahayes124 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6959165301844324586-8bd8a23bb79a1f7a64b8386c703e31b1 2009-11-18T13:48:26.125-05:00

Is your Website a To Do List Item or a Strategic Business Tool Nov 10, 2009 by Andy There’s an awful lot of frustration out there when it comes to websites, social media, and all-things-online. Some of the most common complaints I’ve heard most...

Is your Website a To Do List Item or a Strategic Business Tool Nov 10, 2009 by Andy There’s an awful lot of frustration out there when it comes to websites, social media, and all-things-online. Some of the most common complaints I’ve heard most... http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/is-your-website-a-to-do-list-item-or-a-strategic-business-tool Andrew Hayes ahayes124 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6925935611452985999-eec981f0af557377f3d34455096263a1 2009-11-18T13:47:20.303-05:00

I’ve had the (dubious?) pleasure of attending World Travel Market this year down in London. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s the travel industry’s mega-event and an immense gathering of press, tourism organisations, suppliers, and everything in...

I’ve had the (dubious?) pleasure of attending World Travel Market this year down in London. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s the travel industry’s mega-event and an immense gathering of press, tourism organisations, suppliers, and everything in... http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/trending-topics-from-world-travel-market-2009/ Andrew Hayes ahayes124 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12468122642299135402-4feaaee819cbcf8170060f36b26c8e28 2009-11-09T07:21:15.373-05:00

Twenty years ago today, the Berlin Wall fell, opening a flood of East Germans into West Berlin and effectively transforming the world in one night. Many news outlets and individual journalists who were there on Nov.

Twenty years ago today, the Berlin Wall fell, opening a flood of East Germans into West Berlin and effectively transforming the world in one night. Many news outlets and individual journalists who were there on Nov. http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/11/09/destination-spotlight-berlin/ Rachel King rking890 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2544366569351933093-52d4d1f748353ad1ecd3da0ef9765b9a 2009-11-11T07:29:48.873-05:00

JetBlue Airways updated their TrueBlue rewards program yesterday, and now its just more complicated to figure out. It’s especially difficult for anyone who has been in the program and has existing points under the original program. Now one has to...

JetBlue Airways updated their TrueBlue rewards program yesterday, and now its just more complicated to figure out. It’s especially difficult for anyone who has been in the program and has existing points under the original program. Now one has to... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/11/11/jetblue-updates-complicates-its-rewards-program/ Rachel King rking890 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16912472439568196227-82672bff70d2d75b4970bb26c4c23913 2009-11-09T07:29:09.940-05:00

Air France announced yesterday that they are going to start charging passengers for the second checked bag. Coincidentally, this fee announcement comes one day after Airbus and other aerospace suppliers (but not Air France) were sued for the crash...

Air France announced yesterday that they are going to start charging passengers for the second checked bag. Coincidentally, this fee announcement comes one day after Airbus and other aerospace suppliers (but not Air France) were sued for the crash... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/21/air-france-starts-charging-for-2nd-checked-bag/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4816812317815629183-b569d243ce3e706efeed45460a1f56cc 2009-11-09T07:27:28.180-05:00

I do a lot of travel for my day job, as well as for my side job (photography), and I have found that, at the end of the day, there is a lot to be said for the common suggestion of eschewing these low-price sites in favor of paying a little extra to...

I do a lot of travel for my day job, as well as for my side job (photography), and I have found that, at the end of the day, there is a lot to be said for the common suggestion of eschewing these low-price sites in favor of paying a little extra to... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/28/poll-what-is-your-favorite-ticket-booking-site/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1871919116415874951-d569ee9ea616f7593d5d154a19eba6e5 2009-11-09T07:24:21.366-05:00

As we’re not accelerating towards any high-speed rail developments, or lower ticket prices on either rail or airfares, one way to travel cheaply is still the bus. Greyhound isn’t the cheapest (or cleanest) either, but there are a lot of new...

As we’re not accelerating towards any high-speed rail developments, or lower ticket prices on either rail or airfares, one way to travel cheaply is still the bus. Greyhound isn’t the cheapest (or cleanest) either, but there are a lot of new... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/11/06/broke-but-you-want-to-get-out-of-town-take-the-bus/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7037352198110174682-ffffdd2a162f02e0824d17444a1da7d5 2009-11-09T07:26:10.117-05:00

With surcharges on airfares for holiday travel rising once again, everyone is going to be looking for every possible way to cut costs in their travel budgets over the next few months. Here are four tips to help you...

With surcharges on airfares for holiday travel rising once again, everyone is going to be looking for every possible way to cut costs in their travel budgets over the next few months. Here are four tips to help you... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/11/04/four-resources-to-help-you-save-money-during-holiday-travel/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10767271575484199548-7e10b3ce15ded71fb538c85d15f39feb 2009-10-14T11:15:41.351-04:00

With the holiday season almost upon us, a new survey from American Express reports that 30 percent of U.S. consumers plan to adjust this year's travel plans for Thanksgiving -- historically one of the busiest travel days of the year -- but only 21 percent expect those expenses to decrease compared to last year.

With the holiday season almost upon us, a new survey from American Express reports that 30 percent of U.S. consumers plan to adjust this year's travel plans for Thanksgiving -- historically one of the busiest travel days of the year -- but only 21 percent expect those expenses to decrease compared to last year. http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/pc/2009/axp_sst.asp Lauren Young lyoung404 3 1 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15848847512845212340-c8ac6431f0b31edfe759be5f4bc1f449 2009-10-21T12:44:51.786-04:00

Face it: Airports are a mess. If you're traveling in or out of a large airport, then you face hassles from checking in to getting through security to finding your gate (and heaven help you if you have a short window to make a transfer...

Face it: Airports are a mess. If you're traveling in or out of a large airport, then you face hassles from checking in to getting through security to finding your gate (and heaven help you if you have a short window to make a transfer... http://www.greenercomputing.com/blog/2009/10/21/can-it-make-airports-greener-and-more-efficient Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1536021977209445773-a1bd110b9d8615aa8752a667ec4999c1 2009-10-19T04:59:34.617-04:00

2009 was filled with ridiculously-low travel deals on planes, cruises and packages around the world. I even got in on the action with airfares as low as $500 round-trip from New York City to London earlier this year.

2009 was filled with ridiculously-low travel deals on planes, cruises and packages around the world. I even got in on the action with airfares as low as $500 round-trip from New York City to London earlier this year. http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/16/uncertain-future-for-travel-deals-in-2010/ Rachel King rking890 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4624842196900671232-60a6846709d8e9309aed61bd253e8ee3 2009-10-19T04:53:09.053-04:00

With airlines making cutbacks and raising fares at the same time lately, the state of business class is in a flux. Earlier this year, private jets were the first to be cut from corporate spending budgets, and even first class has seen some losses.

With airlines making cutbacks and raising fares at the same time lately, the state of business class is in a flux. Earlier this year, private jets were the first to be cut from corporate spending budgets, and even first class has seen some losses. http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/19/will-business-class-develop-or-disappear/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15644921600432055624-f6522f175b3013ea5656a8bcd4e0080c 2009-09-30T11:24:19.822-04:00

Airlines just don’t seem to stop tacking on extra fees for things that used to be free, so what do you still look for when choosing an airline?

Airlines just don’t seem to stop tacking on extra fees for things that used to be free, so what do you still look for when choosing an airline? http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/09/30/poll-what-airline-amenities-do-you-want-when-booking/ Rachel King rking890 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13936411187039407906-a8f192391522928bbc5480d412fb53db 2009-10-12T15:57:35.575-04:00

While today might be Canada’s Thanksgiving Day, it isn’t too early to start thinking about the American version next month. Actually, you really should start. Many airlines have already announced surcharges for the busiest travel days this holiday...

While today might be Canada’s Thanksgiving Day, it isn’t too early to start thinking about the American version next month. Actually, you really should start. Many airlines have already announced surcharges for the busiest travel days this holiday... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/12/time-to-start-prepping-for-thanksgiving-travel/ Rachel King rking890 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:417571273741373294-6b9a80a9168724d47ff0f34e40bbd306 2009-10-12T15:30:05.047-04:00

Whenever I travel, I can never leave home without my digital camera or iPhone, but I usually don’t like carrying much else. While a laptop is usually standard for business travel, is it really always necessary for personal travel? What is the one,...

Whenever I travel, I can never leave home without my digital camera or iPhone, but I usually don’t like carrying much else. While a laptop is usually standard for business travel, is it really always necessary for personal travel? What is the one,... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/09/poll-what-is-your-must-have-gadget-when-traveling/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3133761497984259563-94e9c09b8c4698e3e85c30efd72c6c1c 2009-10-12T15:27:21.474-04:00

If you’ve been in an airport lately, you have undoubtedly seen signs for protecting yourself against swine flu. While some might have just thought it was a blown-out of proportion media craze last May (which it partially was), its definitely being...

If you’ve been in an airport lately, you have undoubtedly seen signs for protecting yourself against swine flu. While some might have just thought it was a blown-out of proportion media craze last May (which it partially was), its definitely being... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/10/08/travel-industry-cracks-down-on-swine-flu/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11143137932970348384-335fcad583a31c0afd559c6bd749027f 2009-10-10T18:50:45.325-04:00

A leading Chinese tourism official has predicted a 10-percent rise in the number of domestic tourists this year.

A leading Chinese tourism official has predicted a 10-percent rise in the number of domestic tourists this year. http://twurl.nl/2cgai0 Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:35304549322241175-3fba46599c5cf144aa6862ae87795caa 2009-10-08T11:17:11.347-04:00

Learn why communication between the call center and the keepers of the Interactive Voice Response is imperative.

Learn why communication between the call center and the keepers of the Interactive Voice Response is imperative. http://www.customermanagementiq.com/sponsor_article.cfm?externalID=1354&shownewswindow=1&mac=CMBXQ409&SID=BX&utm_campaign=BX&utm_medium=SMO&utm_source=e-bim&utm_content=Oct8news&utm_term=BX Blake Landau blandau141 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14436032333531843744-db02f0f7e4101069e69dbdabc451a230 2009-09-09T12:30:41.618-04:00

If you’re constantly looking for the lowest airfares and find daily e-mails too slow, well you can be more proactive about it. Kayak has recently updated their application for the iPhone, including fixing incorrect city directions and flight time...

If you’re constantly looking for the lowest airfares and find daily e-mails too slow, well you can be more proactive about it. Kayak has recently updated their application for the iPhone, including fixing incorrect city directions and flight time... http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/09/09/book-travel-directly-from-your-phone/ Rachel King rking890 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9766810038787176690-b83219f2f536da659d73aebaa88ccacf 2009-09-01T16:02:36.449-04:00

As a road-warrior, I am happy to be involved with this product. For the self-serve business traveler, FINALLY, some one gets it. No ads, no extra travel add-ons, no clutter. Travel choice, not search.

As a road-warrior, I am happy to be involved with this product. For the self-serve business traveler, FINALLY, some one gets it. No ads, no extra travel add-ons, no clutter. Travel choice, not search. http://www.tripware.com/images/stories/PR-JULY-27-2009-INNOVATOR-TRIPWARE.pdf Dean M. Wright dwright058 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1399628497642521049-45329105de6cb2deeb92a3571608f2fa 2009-09-10T15:36:18.127-04:00

This past week, I’ve been travelling in Central Europe, mixing business and pleasure. I’ve stayed at three hotels, the Loisium in Langenlois, Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), the Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna (which opened at the end of last year), and the Hotel Sifkovits in Rust, in Austria’s Burgenland province. Both the Loisium and Herrenhof are very modern, up-to-date hotels while the Hotel Sifkovits is older and more traditional. All three not only offered Internet access but it was free – and working.

This past week, I’ve been travelling in Central Europe, mixing business and pleasure. I’ve stayed at three hotels, the Loisium in Langenlois, Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), the Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna (which opened at the end of last year), and the Hotel Sifkovits in Rust, in Austria’s Burgenland province. Both the Loisium and Herrenhof are very modern, up-to-date hotels while the Hotel Sifkovits is older and more traditional. All three not only offered Internet access but it was free – and working. http://www.basexblog.com/2009/09/10/room-free-wi-fi/ Jonathan Spira jspira552 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4909605991150146138-ab85837b1e12c5f9d18867a9fd7dc135 2009-09-29T03:19:35.316-04:00

First lady Michelle Obama is on a mission to bring the Olympic Games back to the United States, so much that she vowed to “take no prisoners.” I would never want to go up against Michelle.

First lady Michelle Obama is on a mission to bring the Olympic Games back to the United States, so much that she vowed to “take no prisoners.” I would never want to go up against Michelle. http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/09/29/first-lady-travels-to-endorse-us-olympic-bid/ Rachel King rking890 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2018484674440886620-99742b7926bf898cc027b44b141f68c5 2009-09-24T06:22:55.516-04:00

Luggage fees are annoying and growing. As one of my friends pointed out while I was moving, “Baggage requirements are only sufficient for the casual traveler…people moving to other countries for a significant amount of time need a lot more stuff!” I agree, but there are several simple ways to getting around the airlines’ ever-changing rules.

Luggage fees are annoying and growing. As one of my friends pointed out while I was moving, “Baggage requirements are only sufficient for the casual traveler…people moving to other countries for a significant amount of time need a lot more stuff!” I agree, but there are several simple ways to getting around the airlines’ ever-changing rules. http://trueslant.com/rachelking/2009/09/24/five-ways-to-save-baggage-space-and-money/ Rachel King rking890 1 1 0 0