Business Travel Expense Bargain: To the Moon and Back for $33.31
A 1969 trip to the moon and back is nothing like the average business trip these days, especially when it comes to cost. That’s because astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s total travel expense report for the lunar mission was $33.31 – only a shade higher than many airlines’ current fees for checking your luggage. The lunar mission’s cost and other fun facts were recently tweeted by Aldrin in honor of the 46th anniversary of the July 20th mission.
Business TravelAspirin for a Headache? Try Automating Expenses Instead.
Automating your expense management process cannot only save tons of headaches, but it may be able to save your company more than 10 percent of its non-salary operational expenses. At least that’s what Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) Chief Executive Anthony Healy discovered reviewing his company’s formidable mid-year results.
Expense ReportsGBTA Traveler Survey: Loving High-Tech, Hating Airline Fees, Security Hassles
Business travelers may not be as grumpy as you may think, at least according to a first-of-its-kind Global Business Traveler Association (GBTA) survey. The GBTA Foundation teamed up with American Express to publish the Global Business Traveler Sentiment Index, designed to get feedback on how business travelers feel about their trips. The data can then be used by travel service providers to fix issues of concern in their bid to attract loyal customers by enhancing the overall experience.
$4 Million Swindled for Faux Salaries, Tuition, $96,000 Massage
Telecommunications company owner Albert S.N. Hee went from a guy who spent $96,000 on massages to a guy who is looking at spending a big chunk of time in prison, according to Forbes. And it’s not the lavish spending per se that’s putting him away. It’s the numerous expense fraud charges for which he was found guilty following his 11-day trial in Hawaii.
Hotel Rates Increase in Americas, Decrease Elsewhere
Business travel that takes you to destinations throughout the Americas will result in a higher hotel bill then staying elsewhere, according to info from the hotel industry data company of STR Global. The May report found the trend has been for hotels in North, Central and South America to keep increasing their average daily hotel rate (ADR), while other areas across the globe are enjoying hotel rates that are going down.
Are Millennials Using Business Trips as a Way to Let Loose and Have Fun?
Corporate meetings and networking breakfasts aren’t the only activities done on business trips, according to a SpringHill Suites by Marriott study. The millennial generation is using business trips as a way to let go, let loose and have tons of fun. Just how are they doing that? Why, by creating false identities, maximizing “me” time, escaping the mundane and indulging in a variety of activities.
Business TravelYou Think You Had a Horrible Business Trip? Check This Out…
Lost luggage is nothing compared to the troublesome tales collected by Small Business Trends. The publication asked small business managers and owners to share their business travel horror stories. Here’s what they had to say.
New Computer Chip Credit Cards Prevent Fraud but Create Burden for Businesses
Credit card companies and consumers may view the new computer chip cards as a massive defense against fraud. But many small businesses are viewing them as a massive nightmare.
US Airports Vying to be Healthiest in the Land
Sitting around waiting for your flight is no longer your only option as the fitness craze sweeps through American airports. While US airports are leading the pack when it comes to access to health clubs, spa services and yoga studios, European airports are swiftly catching up.
Air Travel Lingo Decoded
While business travelers may be up on all the latest jargon in their industry, some of the language pertaining to travel can leave even the savviest business person confused. Airline travel expert Rick Seany clears up the confusion by providing translations for a number of phrases you may hear when you fly.
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