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“Business Travel Ready”: How to Implement the Sharing Economy Into Your Corporate Travel Policies
Two of the largest sharing economy platforms, Airbnb and Uber, have set their sights on a very lucrative industry: corporate travel. With Airbnb’s third-party booking options and “Business Travel Ready” properties (which have Wi-Fi, mostly 5-star ratings, and 24-hour check-in), many of the concerns travel managers originally had with sharing economy accommodations are now being […]
Down the Rabbit Hole: Testing the Turing Test
Have you ever unknowingly spoken to someone who happened to be a computer? Take Scarlett Johansson’s character in Spike Jonze’s romantic drama Her (2013), for example. Theodore Twombly, played by Joaquin Phoenix, falls in love with an artificial intelligence on his phone, Samantha. If one were to just listen to the audio, it would seem […]
5 Best Lunch Spots in Manhattan for Business Travelers
When you’re traveling to New York City for your next business trip, what better way could you find to experience a New Yorker’s life other than stopping by a food spot favored by New Yorkers? Whether you are looking for a delicious, quick power lunch or a nice place to host clients, here are five […]
The Technology Behind Travel Bots
Today, chatbots are helping us with many tasks that used to require human input. Many of us have experienced the use of automated answering services when calling support at a large company. Even more recently, tech companies such as Facebook and Slack have been using chatbots to answer many of the most common questions their […]
Airbnb Keeps Revolutionizing the Travel Industry: The Release of Third-Party Booking Simplifies Business Travel
There’s no denying that Airbnb has created a big revolution in the travel industry since it started operating. When on vacation, many travelers are beginning to prefer living the local experience, booking private rooms or entire homes through this portal. This trusted online community marketplace, founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, […]
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Origins of Artificial Intelligence
The term “artificial intelligence” is being thrown around a lot lately. But what is artificial intelligence, really? With A.I.’s like Siri, Cortana, and more, the world is approaching what is known as The Singularity, the era of the machine. Though these A.I. are nothing like James Cameron’s Skynet in the 1984 sci-fi smash hit The […]
Tips to Overcome Business Trip Anxiety
Though traveling across the globe is a wondrous and fulfilling experience for some, others happen to find it extremely terrifying. Whether it be the culture shock, the new places and faces, or perhaps the flight itself, anxiety plagues many travelers.Traveling for business can be especially intimidating, especially for those who don’t normally like traveling. In […]
10 Devices That Will Make Your Business Trip Easier
When it comes to business travel, technology has promoted the creation of convenient devices that can make your life easier. In this article, you will find 10 of the most outstanding trends in the travel device market, so that you can make a smart decision for your next trip. 1. Shirt Shuttle: Keeping a […]
Talking to Strangers
Do you remember your first flight? The strange noises of the plane before takeoff, that moment when the wheels hover above the ground? As a child, flights are magical; a metal bird somehow brings you to the other side of the world. Sadly, after time, flights become routine and even tedious. We pass the time […]
Planes, Trains, or Automobiles? An Inside Look at Europe’s Busiest Travel Routes
Not only a reference to the fantastic 80’s comedy starring Steve Martin, but also an intriguing question when proposed to business travelers: which is better for travel, trains or planes? There are multiple factors that can affect the traveller’s perceptions of these modes of transportation including cost, traveling time, comfort, security, and baggage. […]