AirPortr, the first service of its kind in the UK, is now available for all Skyline customers, providing bag-free travel between London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City Airport and any Skyline property in the capital. AirPortr allows Skyline customers to have all their luggage picked up and delivered to and from the airport; they […]

CWT Energy, Resources & Marine and IBS Software Services have launched a report showing how companies can cut their travel spend by up to 15% and reduce overall travel arrangement times by up to 75%. The white paper, Mining for Savings in Travel & Logistics, explores the opportunities and challenges of consolidating logistics and corporate […]

A new report into business travel across the UK has revealed that British workers are spending more time than ever away from home on business, with one in three business travellers spending up to an entire month away from home every year without seeing friends or family. The survey conducted by exclusive new accommodation brand […]

What are the benefits of serviced apartments for PAs? One of esa’s clients, Alison, a PA from the pharmaceutical industry, provides some insight into her experience. Serviced apartments have become an established alternative to hotels for business travellers, with many preferring the guest experience offered by this type of accommodation. Why do you believe serviced apartments […]

As a personal or executive assistant, you are the beating heart of your business. Working side-by-side with chief executives and leaders, you are key to supporting critical decisions, negotiating challenging situations and ensuring operations run smoothly. With a list of duties that includes extensive liaison with both internal and external stakeholders, organising meetings and detailed […]

Travel managers finding it tough to keep travel safety training interesting now have a brand new resource at their fingertips – an online quiz designed to test the knowledge of even the most well travelled employee. The five-minute ‘Travel Wise’ game, created by the team at beTravelwise, invites corporate travellers to test – and refresh […]

The very first images of an exclusive new residential brand aimed at business travellers have been released ahead of its first building opening in Manchester in January 2017. CitySuites is set to revolutionise the corporate accommodation currently on offer in the city by delivering a ‘no compromise’ offering that combines the comforts of home with […]

Madrid and Barcelona’s rich histories and modern aesthetics mean that Spain’s most vibrant MICE destinations display unique attributes that attract corporate travellers from all over the world. Amelia Walker reports For all the talk of Spain’s antiquity, this is a country that lives very much in the here and now. Dedicated to living the good […]

Trainline has launched business profiles in its app for the first time as part of its ongoing drive to make train travel easier for business travellers. The new business profile feature will allow train travellers to separate business and leisure travel accounts with one tap. By creating a business profile in the app, business travellers can […]

Leading train company CrossCountry has re-launched its on-board pre-order menu to satisfy the hunger of those travelling on selected routes across Great Britain. The new and improved offering has something for everyone, including a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. For those looking to indulge on board, a new wine selection has also been introduced […]

Fewer than one in three (28%) UK business travellers use a sharing economy service when travelling for work, despite nearly half of businesses having a policy in place allowing them to do so. New research from Egencia®, the business travel arm of Expedia, has revealed that 41% of UK companies allow their employees to use […]

With a strapline of ‘Travel booking made easy’, echoed by the implementation of new technology and solutions, Good Travel Management (GTM) has unveiled its new brand identity, which clearly demonstrates its prowess as a modern and innovative business. Good Travel Management (part of the John Good Group) is no stranger to change. Established as ‘Good […]

Finnair has signed an agreement with ViaSat Inc, a global broadband services and technology company, to install a high-speed wireless internet network on its entire Airbus A320 series short-haul fleet flying in Europe. The installation of the wifi equipment will begin in May 2017 and will be completed by June 2018. With a connection speed of 12 Mbps […]

London City Airport has become the first UK airport to play music for passengers as they go through the airport’s main security search area. Two different playlists – either ambient electronica or upbeat acoustic music – are broadcast throughout the day, with songs specially selected by music consultancy C-Burn. Musical artists played through the speaker […]

Skyline has become the first serviced apartment provider to fully meet the needs of disabled guests by implementing suggestions provided by Limitless Travel, the most innovative provider of accessibility solutions in the hospitality industry. Limitless is in the process of revolutionising the concept of disability by correcting the misapprehension that ‘disabled access’ is a synonym […]

Just like home, but with all the comforts of a hotel, corporate serviced apartments are a stylish accommodation alternative for business travellers, says Simon Morrison. The serviced apartment sector is growing fast and one that you may not have previously considered as a business travel solution. The industry is going through a huge growth spurt […]

Research shows that jet lag makes us more vulnerable to viruses, which is an especially big risk for employees who travel to different time zones for work. To help you lower your risk for an upcoming journey, here are some top tips for dealing with jet lag. Before you travel I make annual trips to […]

Has FaceTime® replaced genuine ‘face time’? Is business travel so last century? Not according to the business travellers surveyed in the third edition of the Egencia® Business Travel and Technology Study. Globally, 86% of travellers surveyed said a meeting conducted in person is more effective and productive, a view consistent across every age group. Business […]