The new comfort of business travel.Business travel has become so prevalent that a significant percentage of corporate America spends more time on flights and in hotels than in their cars or on their couches. The Travel Industry of America estimates that, in 2004, 38 million U.S. adults made at least one business trip to a destination that was at least 50 miles away from home. Over 20% of trips taken by African Americans are work-related. If travel isn't a regular part of your job, the thought of packing a bag and flying to work might seem glamorous. However, people who take regular business trips quickly identify the stressful elements of a business jaunt, which relies on a delicate combination of several components--including forces of nature--to ensure a safe and hassle-free journey. Where Is Everyone Going, And What Are They Doing? According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. The 2005 National Business Travel Monitor, a recent study released by Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell/Yankelovich Partners (YPBR), conferences and association meetings comprise the highest incidence of business travel (58%), followed by individual business travel (43%) and corporate meetings (29%).Within the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , the most popular cities for business travel are: 1. Chicago 2. LA/Long Beach 3. Washington, D.C. 4. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of 5. Atlanta 6. Houston 7. Boston (metro area This article is about the music production team. For the article about population centers, see metropolitan area. Metro Area are a Brooklyn-based dance music production team composed of Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani. ) 8. Minneapolis-St. Paul 9. Dallas 10. Detroit Regardless of the destination, business trips are rarely enjoyable. The frequent business traveler requires special amenities. Hotels and airline carriers have increased service levels to cater to the growing needs of business travelers: Online Reservation and Ticketing Capabilities It is common for corporate travelers to research their own fares and make reservations online. In The Business Travel Monitor, it was determined that 32% of business travelers use travel agents when making reservations. The remainder (68%) favored the internet or an online service to plan some aspect of a business trip. Business travelers are technologically savvy, and prefer to handle all facets of travel arrangements online, having limited interaction with travel agents and customer service professionals. Popular tourism sites are those that allow one-stop travel shopping for flights, hotels, and ground transportation. Airline websites, such as American and Delta, have incorporated features that locate economical airline fares, hotels and rental cars. Travelers are only a few clicks away from planning an entire trip, including seating assignments, confirmation on special meal requests, and an e-mail or text message that will confirm the status of their flight and departure information. Most sites offer printable boarding passes and online check-ins with in 24 hours of flight departure. Upon arrival at the airport, hurried travelers opt for check-in kiosks to enjoy a shorter line, and obtain boarding passes and seating arrangements seating arrangements npl → distribución fsg de los asientos seating arrangements seat npl → Sitzordnung f seating arrangements . Frequent Flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons Miles, Comfortable Seating, and Automatic Upgrades The biggest perk of business travel is the accumulation of points that can be redeemed for vacations. Whenever possible, travelers look for hotels that offer a generous points program. Frequent flyers prefer automatic upgrades and airplane comfort, e.g. ample leg room and additional overhead storage. Business and frequent traveler programs like Continental Airline's EliteAccess provide luxuries such as a no-middle-seat guarantee, and, when possible, first class upgrades. Value Companies are tightening their belts, and business travelers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to maximize their per diems. The Embassy Suites hotels Embassy Suites Hotels is a chain of hotels, which specializes in suite-style rooms that is owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Embassy Suites is an upscale chain of all-suite hotels. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area. provide free continental breakfasts each morning. Wyndham's WyndhamByRequest service offers its members several gratis GRATIS. Without reward or consideration. 2. When a bailee undertakes to perform some act or work gratis, he is answerable for his gross negligence, if any loss should be sustained in consequence of it; but a distinction exists between non-feasance and advantages, including a welcome snack, and free local and long distance calls. Hyatt offers complimentary newspapers and coffee and/or tea to Gold Passport members. Having a Home Away from Home Business travelers spend so much time on the road that they seek services that simulate the comforts of home. During waiting times for flight departure, business travelers gravitate grav·i·tate intr.v. grav·i·tat·ed, grav·i·tat·ing, grav·i·tates 1. To move in response to the force of gravity. 2. To move downward. 3. to lounges, such as the Delta Airlines Crown Room Club or the American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the Admirals Club, located in the airports of several major cities. Members can escape from loud and uncomfortable terminals while enjoying personalized travel assistance, complimentary soft drinks, television programming, free local telephone calls, and high-speed internet See broadband. connectivity. Hotels are chosen primarily for location and value, although the most popular accommodations will also include an assortment of homey comforts. Quality name-brand toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= , good coffee, comfortable beds, a wide array of cable television or film options, flexible check in/check-out and exercise facilities are common requests. Broadband internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a , once a perk, has been elevated to a "must have" when selecting a business travel hotel. Hotels have added features to attract the business traveler. Doubletree Hotels provide custom bedding, leading-edge business technology, and a delectable chocolate chip cookie at check-in. Wyndham Hotels boasts ubiquitous high speed internet technology, and personalized service for WyndhamByRequest members, who can select preferred room location, pillows, and customized snacks, among other things. With the proper accommodations, business travel could be indistinguishable from leisure travel. If only work wasn't a requirement! |
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