In this edition of the Travel News Brief: new eco-tax on flights from France, expanded flight services, new codeshare between American and Cathay Dragon, info on facial recognition, Uber helicopters, track the crowd on your bus or train, tips for sleeping better in-flight, next-day passport service, an outlet mall with meeting space, strengthening supplier relationships, 11 safety tips for corporate travelers going abroad and more!
11 Safety Tips For Corporate Travelers Going Abroad
International corporate travel can be risky business. An employee who gets sick while traveling or who misses days of work upon return can mean a loss of productivity and a cost to your business. Read More
France to Impose New Eco-tax on All Outbound Flights
Buying Business Travel — France is to introduce an eco-tax on all airlines flying out of France from 2020. Read More
Aer Lingus Starts Service Between MSP and Dublin
MSPAirport.com — Beginning July 8, 2019, Irish airline Aer Lingus will offer direct service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Dublin, Ireland. Read More
Alaska Airlines Expands Service to Warm-Weather Leisure Destinations this Winter
Travel Market Report — The airline will provide additional flights to popular vacation spots from Seattle and Portland during the winter months. Read More
American to Codeshare with Cathay Dragon
Business Travel News — American Airlines has established a codeshare agreement with Cathay Pacific subsidiary Cathay Dragon, effective July 11. Read More
United Airlines Offering Three Complimentary Snacks in Economy
Travel Market Report — United Airlines announced on July 1 that passengers now can choose between three complimentary in-flight snack items. Regardless of departure time, they have their pick between pretzels, Byrd’s Maple Wafers, and the customer favorite of stroopwafels. Read More
Beijing Prepares to Open New International Airport in September
Travel Market Report — After nearly five years of construction, work on Beijing’s second international airport was completed earlier this week, and is expected to officially open this year on Sept. 30. Read More
Delta Air Lines Bringing Free Cocktails, Bistro-style Dining, and Hot Towel Service to Economy
Travel Market Report — Passengers flying internationally will enjoy some of the perks that are reminiscent of the good ole days of air travel. Read More
United to Add 2nd Daily San Francisco-Hong Kong Flight
Frequent Business Traveler — United Airlines will launch a second daily flight from San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, starting Oct. 26. Read More
TSA Encourages PreCheck Sign-Up, Faster and Easier Than Ever
Travel Market Report — Hoping to entice more traveler enrollment, the TSA is considering incentives to simplify the process of signing up for the program. Read More
Facial Recognition Tech in Airports: What Travelers Need to Know
Business Travel News — While using biometric systems like Clear to board flights without queuing might seem like a win for convenience, the tech raises concerns among privacy advocates. Read More
The Struggle to Turn Your Face into Secure Travel I.D.
Bloomberg — The global travel industry is looking to replace your paper tickets and security documents with your biometric data in an effort to ease gridlock. Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
San Diego Airport Could Connect to City's Tram System
Business Traveler —San Diego International airport has received $350 million earmarked for public-transportation improvements, part of which could be used to connect the airport to the city’s tram system. Read More
Uber Enters Airport Helicopter Business in NYC
Travel Market Report — The new service could be extended to other cities around the country, but for now, it runs a single route connecting lower Manhattan to JFK Airport. Read More
Uber Offers Riders More Legroom, Less Chatting at a Price
Meetings & Conventions — Uber is letting passengers request a more comfortable ride if they're willing to pay. The ride-hailing giant launched "comfort" rides Tuesday, July 9...Read More
Google Maps Will Now Tell You How Crowded Your Train or Bus Will Be
Travel + Leisure — The new feature will work in over 200 cities around the world. Read More
13 Tricks for Sleeping Better on Planes
Smarter Travel — Sleeping on planes is nearly impossible—but these tips can help. Read More
FedEx to Offer Next Day Passport Service in U.S.
Frequent Business Traveler — FedEx, through its FedEx Office stores, will offer an expedited passport service, the Plano, Texas, company said. Read More
Flight-Cancellation Rights: The Ultimate Guide
Smarter Travel — Most airline passenger rights are established by government regulation, and, for that reason, they’re the same for all scheduled airlines. But you might be surprised to find that, in the U.S., no federal law or regulation specifies what, if any, rights you have in the case of a flight cancellation by your airline. Read More
NYC's First Outlet Mall Will Feature Flex Event Space
Meetings & Conventions — The opening of the Big Apple’s newest shopping destination on Staten Island is expected to be a game changer for the borough. The mall is home to high-quality retail outlets, green open spaces, art installations, dining and plenty of flexible space for meetings and events. Read More
Strengthening Supplier Relationships
Creative Group — Leverage supplier sponsorships for the greatest impact...Read More
The Right Motivation + The Right Rewards = Sales Success!
Creative Group — Collaboration and defining key behaviors made it happen...Read More
Rewarding Microlearning with Micro-points Equals Big Sales Results
Creative Group — If one thing is clear from all the experience we have in designing incentive programs – it’s that one-size-NEVER-fits-all. Read More
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