Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we keep track of flight prices with Skyscanner. An intro to Skyscanner If you’re in […]

Travellers hitting the roads, rail and air are becoming more productive as they’re given access to more technology options, according to new reports. According to the CWT Connect Traveller Study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel, workers on the move are able to use a range of connected devices while on the move. Factored in with the […]

Monarch has announced the launch of their new ‘mood food’ menu, which guarantees to calm the nerves of jittery passengers and reduce the stress of travelling. Designed with mental wellbeing in mind, food psychologist professor Charles Spence crafted the menu with the intent of easing the frustrations of flight. Launched as part of Monarch’s ‘Year […]

Business travel is no longer a once a month occurrence for most Managers and Directors. In fact, many can be away as five times or more in the average month, making it even more important to find economies wherever possible—especially when planning currency purchases as a PA. With years of experience both as a business […]

As violent protests and attacks become more common across Europe, Britain and the world, those travelling for business need to take extra precautions to keep safe in unfamiliar locations. Corporate travel risk management specialist beTravelwise has released a guide to help workers caught in the middle of unpredictable incidents. Within Europe, the UK has been […]

Tired of the loyalty points going to someone else? Want to be rewarded for all the corporate bookings you make? Introducing PA Treats at CitySuites, Manchester’s number one choice for business accommodation. Unlike other loyalty programmes that reward the guest, CitySuites wants to look after you, the all-important travel booker. After all, why shouldn’t you […]

Your executive team relies on you for everything. You’ve called in a favour to get them into the latest Michelin-star restaurant for a business lunch, sorted web conference issues in the boardroom, scheduled next week’s meetings across multiple time zones, filed their expenses and booked the office Christmas shindig. At some point, you’ve probably been […]

Travelling abroad is expected to cost much more in the coming year, with a nearly 4% spike in some sectors. The 2018 Global Travel Forecast has revealed that expenses such as hotel prices are expected to rise by at least 3.7% in the coming year as Britain is predicted to be hit hardest, while even […]

Antwerp may be the diamond capital of the world, but a new convention centre is set to place the Belgian city firmly on the business destination map. Toby Cruse visits this state-of-the-art venue Arriving in Antwerp by train, walking through the central station built within grand cathedral architecture, it’s immediately apparent that this isn’t a […]

Staycity, one of Europe’s leading operators of luxury aparthotels, has announced details of Wilde Aparthotels, its new premium brand. Blending the long-stay independence of apartments with the luxuries of a hotel visit, Wilde is among the new breed of aparthotels appearing across the world. Flaunting its Irish heritage by naming the brand after 19th-century playwright […]

CitySuites has received accreditation by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), declaring the accommodation to deliver the highest standards in customer care, quality and comfort. Based in Manchester, CitySuites offers luxury apartments and temporary living arrangements for employees working away from home, and are thrilled that ASAP have reinforced their beliefs that the living […]

The average British commuter will spend over £48,000 across their working lifetime getting to work. And over a 47-year working life, Brits will spend over a year of their lives commuting to and from work, with 68 per cent driving, 11 per cent taking the train, and eight per cent cycling. The study of 2,000 […]

Travel safety solutions provider Maiden Voyage has released its female travel safety training online for the first time. The five-module eLearning series aims to identify key safety risks for women abroad, offering practical advice to avoid fear and uncertainty in unfamiliar territories where misunderstanding culture and language can lead to unnecessary stress. All modules have […]

Business travel, meetings and event specialist Capita Travel and Events is aware of a credit card scam in which fraudsters target hotel guests. Here, its Head of Information Security tells you how to avoid becoming a victim. When you arrive to check in to a hotel, you sometimes provide a card to guarantee the payment […]

MeetingPackage.com, a site for booking all-inclusive meeting packages and meeting rooms for offsite meetings & events, is the only service to standardise meeting packages of Half-Day, Full-Day, Overnight or 2 Days for a side-by-side price comparison and live online booking. Corporate clients can add their negotiated rates with preferred hotels and get real-time reporting of […]

Austria is home to some of the best ski spots in the world, including arlberg1800 Resort, but not many companies know it’s the ideal location for summer activities too. Molly Dyson investigates Ski trips have long been a popular corporate retreat, a chance for executives to hit the slopes and get to know their clients […]

Business travel is making many appreciate who they’re leaving behind at home, according to new research. A study by luxury apartment service CitySuites has revealed that more than three in five people believe working away from home improved their relationships. 40% of workers surveyed travel more than once every six months, with a majority admitting […]

Richard Smith from travel management company Simplexity explains why the PA Life Summit is so useful for PAs and suppliers alike As a PA, it’s likely that your role regularly involves arranging corporate travel, which can be a complex and time-consuming task fraught with potential problems. The 2017 PA Life Summit is your chance to meet the Simplexity […]