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Apr28	My Labor Day Weekend Melissa Petri April 28, 2006 Know More: Coping with the Daily Grind 2.0, Coping with the Daily Grind It's Labor Day Weekend and I (along with my husband and son) will spend it in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest in Germany and in Strasbourg, France. Both places are just a 2-hour drive from my current residence, Frankfurt but hey, it still would be a welcome treat for me considering that I have spent a part of last week holed up in a conference room in Munich and most of this week in Brussels. Anyway, this mini weekend getaway will not cost us much since I am redeeming my miles for non-airline rewards. Lucky? Not really. My family and I deserve this little "reward" after several days of separation due to my work. We will be spending one night at Dorint Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus and one night at the Sofitel Strasbourg. Both of which are courtesy of Air France's Flying Blue Loyalty Program. What about YOU? Where do you use the miles you earned? Posted at 2:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr27	e-Translation devices Melissa Petri April 27, 2006 "Many travelers to China and Taiwan rely on talking electronic devices equipped with English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries that actually do the speaking. Talking dictionaries can serve as a translator when haggling with a street vendor in Guangzhou, or giving... Continue Reading Posted at 6:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Frequent Flier Miles came to be Melissa Petri April 27, 2006 This is not exactly a tip. More of a trivia, actually. Interesting, nonetheless. Back in 1980, airlines were given the freedom to compete with each other on price when the Federal Government deregulated the industry. The only way to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr26	Gum in your Shoe Melissa Petri April 26, 2006 You are prepared for the meeting. Polished and appropriately attired, you head for your client's office. All you had to do was walk out of the hotel to a waiting taxi or service to take you there. Of all days,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What women can wear in addition Melissa Petri April 26, 2006 Now that you have already chosen your business suit, it's time to add a bit more. A "bit" being the operative word. Jewellery. Now is not the time to wear your best and biggest baubles. Wear simple gold or silver earrnings,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Choosing a Business Suit Melissa Petri April 26, 2006 The term "if you have it, flaunt it" is not appropriate to apply when thinking of what you would want to wear during a business meeting or presentation. You want them to listen to what you have to say and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr25	Orphan Miles Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 courtesy of WebFlyer Just a sample of what else you can get, should your frequent flier miles not be enough to get you that coveted free airline tickets or free hotel stay. A perfect use for those orphan miles. Other... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Free WiFi in Guest Rooms Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 More and more hotels are WiFi enabled. It's an amenity offered for free by hotels when in public areas like the hotel lounge and/or lobby. However, when you need access in the confines of your own room, more often than... Continue Reading Posted at 5:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wrinkled Shirts Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 When it comes to meetings and presentations, what matters most is what is inside your brain, what you have prepared and what you are offering. Clothes won't make the man. But, it sure does help if one's professional appearance is appropriate... Continue Reading Posted at 4:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Langham Hotel in Boston Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 If you are planning a meeting in downtown Boston, I suggest that you stay at the Langham Hotel. It's an ideal location for business travelers whose meeting is somewhere in the financial district. The rooms are equipped with what you... Continue Reading Posted at 1:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr24	Access to Airport Lounges Melissa Petri April 24, 2006 Advice to Newbie Business Travellers. It surely would be nice to spend that time you have (stuck at the airport!) in a business lounge where you can have a more relaxing wait. However, chances are, you still have yet to earn... Continue Reading Posted at 3:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	After Work Activity Melissa Petri April 24, 2006 More often than not, dinners are scheduled by colleagues or clients on my first night. It’s a way of strengthening business relationships. It is also, I believe, a part of the business travel package that I signed up with when... Continue Reading Posted at 2:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	JAL to launch Free Style Dining Melissa Petri April 24, 2006 Airlines are not only refurbishing to make travel more luxurious, they have also been upgrading the dining options on-board. Part of their continous aim to give pasha-like treatment to First and Business class passengers. Premium service really counts. Good... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr20	Combining business with pleasure survey by Travelocity Melissa Petri April 20, 2006 Being able to combine business with pleasure is one of the advantages we, people whose position requires travel, enjoy. And according to IHT, this time-honored practice is alive and well. I'll let figures (as per the result of Travelocity's survey of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Booking the Last-Minute Business Trip on Short Notice Melissa Petri April 20, 2006 Whether to save a major deal, to attend an unexpected conference or an urgent business meeting requested by the client, business travelers sometimes need to travel urgently. And when faced with a last-minute need to book a flight ticket, one... Continue Reading Posted at 6:26 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr19	Mileage Owners - Part 1 Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 With companies tightening their belts, more and more have opted to reduce cost by limiting business travels. And, as I have heard, some companies have officially ordered their employees NOT to use mileage for personal travel. Heck, a court ruling... Continue Reading Posted at 4:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Loss or Theft of Credit Cards Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 I forgot to mention another travel nightmare that I have... the loss of my wallet or credit cards -- whether stolen or forgotten somewhere. The fear is mainly because of how inconvenient it would be if that happens and I would... Continue Reading Posted at 1:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gender Gap in Business Travel Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 Survey says... Average # of miles traveled per weekMen - 662 miles (1,065 km)Women - 335 miles (539 km) Average # of nights spent on a trip per weekMen - 2.5 daysWomen - 2.2 days Surprised, I am not. CNN... Continue Reading Posted at 8:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	British Airways increase Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 Cost for British Airway long-haul flight tickets bought from April 21 will reflect the increase in fuel surcharge due to the rise in fuel price. "The longhaul fuel surcharge on tickets sold and issued in the UK will increase from £30... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	EOS will drive you Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 EOS, one of the 3 all-business airlines plying the route between London and New York, has just made travellers' lives even more comfortable. Apart from flying you to your destination, EOS is now offering a complimentary premium car service upon arrival or... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No VPN? Try GoToMyPC Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 Fortunately, all the office-issued laptops from the company I presently work for are VPN ready. Upon receipt of our laptops, we also get a small file with instructions, passwords and DNS as back up, should something go wrong while we are... Continue Reading Posted at 5:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr18	My First Ever Business Trip Melissa Petri April 18, 2006 Do you still remember how you first business trip was? I do. My power suit was new, my borrowed office-issued laptop was heavy and I was nervous. But, I felt bigger than life. My first ever business trip was for a... Continue Reading Posted at 3:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tipping 101 Melissa Petri April 18, 2006 Tips or Gratuities are given in return for service. It is done voluntarily. Given to those who we think have served us well. But, how much should we actually give?! This problem is even more difficult if you are in a... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hertz Rent a Car gives you a Mustang Shelby Melissa Petri April 18, 2006 Do you like cars? Fancy driving a mustang around on your next business trip? Should you be heading off to a meeting in California, Florida, Hawaii, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland and/or Seattle then you are in luck! The... Continue Reading Posted at 2:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr17	Tips from other Know More Media sites Melissa Petri April 17, 2006 Easter Monday is a holiday here in Germany. And since I do not have to work today, I thought that I should just sit back, relax and let the other KMM authors give you various tips which could help you in... Continue Reading Posted at 4:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr16	Foreign Exchange Fees Melissa Petri April 16, 2006 Expenses are expected to be submitted within a specific number of days, depending on your company’s policy, after your business trip. It could be that business expense reimbursements have to be submitted before the credit card bills arrive. And... Continue Reading Posted at 2:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr15	Simple Tip #2 - Bring 1 extra shirt Melissa Petri April 15, 2006 Lothar was asked to extend his business trip at the last minute. And since the decision was made late in the day, he was was left with no other choice but to wear the same shirt the next day. Getting the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr14	Hilton Hotels lets you print airline tickets Melissa Petri April 14, 2006 Yet another great announcement from the hotel industry… As reported by Hotel Chatter, Hilton Hotels has just made our lives easier with the possibility of printing airline tickets right at the lobby. These lobby check-in kiosks will have 18 major airlines... Continue Reading Posted at 5:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No more overbooking at Best Western Melissa Petri April 14, 2006 We all know that nothing is worse than getting to your hotel early in the morning or late at night, tired from work and/or travel and then, be told that there is no room for you. Well, Best Western... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Simple Tips Melissa Petri April 14, 2006 A colleague of mine was recently in Barcelona. He gushed about eating Monk fish and sardines during a business dinner. His counterpart at the Spanish office had advised him to use his hands. The problem, he found out the next... Continue Reading Posted at 5:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr13	Going Through Security Faster Melissa Petri April 13, 2006 Can you imagine what you could have done had you not been caught in long lines while checking in and going through security checks? Delays seem to be the norm when travelling by air. We cannot do anything about that.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr12	Inside my carry on bag Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 Previously, I showed you a picture of my hotel room during a short business trip. Today, I will share with you something personal once again. I will show you a picture of what is inside my carry-on bag. You will... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Video Conferencing as an alternative Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 In order to maintain or develop a business relationship, meetings need to be scheduled. Professionals need to travel. Now that virtual meetings could be possible, however, one does not need to book a plane ticket and a hotel room... Continue Reading Posted at 3:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Big Brother may be travelling with you Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 Let’s face it, many employees are guilty of violating company regulations. Hence, more and more companies are monitoring the use of office facilities (email, phone and/or internet) for inappropriate or non-business purposes. These may be legally right but companies still... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	When you need a Travel VISA Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 A lot of travelers have gotten used to going in and out of other countries with just their passports. Many do not even realize that sometimes you need more than just your passport to enter other countries. In some countries,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr11	Business Travel Nightmare Melissa Petri April 11, 2006 As inconvenient as delayed or cancelled flights may be, they still do not count as my travel nightmares. Why? Because those are problems which are caused by situations beyond my control. I am more afraid of situations wherein problems are... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Silverjet - another business airline to launch Melissa Petri April 11, 2006 Following the footsteps of EOS and MaxJet is Silverjet, yet another business airline who wants a share of the lucrative business travel market. Silverjet intends to start full business class flights from Luton to Newark Liberty International Airport this year. For... Continue Reading Posted at 3:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Airline Amenity Kits and Women Travellers Melissa Petri April 11, 2006 With more and more women travellers, it is not surprising that the travel industry has been taking the necessary steps to fit women's needs in the equation. The recent announcement of Jet Blue's partnership with Bliss, one of New York's... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr10	Weekends in other countries Melissa Petri April 10, 2006 None of us schedule meetings on weekends. Most of us take it for granted that Saturday and Sunday -- our weekend -- is for leisure activities or time when we are on transit for long-haul flights in time to attend... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bidding for Travel Melissa Petri April 10, 2006 I am not a betting person hence, the concept of bidding for travel (which, imho, is right up the same alley) is something which I would never consider. To know the price of a, say, hotel but not to know... Continue Reading Posted at 2:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Search Party helps you find the best hotel price Melissa Petri April 10, 2006 The world wide web has made it possible for us to shop around online. Aggreggators, handly tools that pack a lot of travel search engine, is one example of what we could use online to make shopping around even easier.... Continue Reading Posted at 12:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 7	Booking flights for small business owners Melissa Petri April 7, 2006 I can only gasp in surprise whenever I see the price written on my tickets or whenever I check out and pay my hotel bills. See, I work for a big company. Booking of flights and hotels are done by... Continue Reading Posted at 2:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Blitz Trips Melissa Petri April 7, 2006 I have been rushing from airport to hotel to meetings to airport for the past 4 days. Evenings are spent preparing for the next consultation meeting in the next city. There is no jetlag to consider, since I am just travelling within the European... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 5	Whirlpool Pret-a-Porter will make you look better Melissa Petri April 5, 2006 Clothes do NOT make the man. But when it comes to business presentations and meetings with a client, it does matter a lot. It is, imho, a sign of respect. It gives the impression that you do care and that... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Yotels make long waits at the airport bearable Melissa Petri April 5, 2006 I cannot count anymore the number of times I have found myself stuck at the airport, waiting for my connecting flight. And while waiting, I sometimes find myself in need of a shut eye, peace and quiet so I can... Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Women Travelling Alone Melissa Petri April 5, 2006 Women, in most situations, are more vulnerable. And when travelling alone, we do not need to travel in fear but we do need to be prepared and cautious, especially when travelling to countries with a different culture and where... Continue Reading Posted at 2:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 4	Upgrade at Air Trans for $35 Melissa Petri April 4, 2006 Now is the perfect time to schedule a business trip to another US city. For just $35 to $75 (each way), you can get an upgrade to Business Class if you fly Air Tran Airways. $35 upgrade is available for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 3	The Caudwell Group flies Economy Class Melissa Petri April 3, 2006 From reading the title of this entry alone, it would be easy to assume that business travellers from The Caudwell Group fly Economy Class. However, you'd be surprised to know that Mr. John Caudwell himself flies coach, as well! John... Continue Reading Posted at 2:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Apr28	My Labor Day Weekend Melissa Petri April 28, 2006 Know More: Coping with the Daily Grind 2.0, Coping with the Daily Grind It's Labor Day Weekend and I (along with my husband and son) will spend it in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest in Germany and in Strasbourg, France. Both places are just a 2-hour drive from my current residence, Frankfurt but hey, it still would be a welcome treat for me considering that I have spent a part of last week holed up in a conference room in Munich and most of this week in Brussels. Anyway, this mini weekend getaway will not cost us much since I am redeeming my miles for non-airline rewards. Lucky? Not really. My family and I deserve this little "reward" after several days of separation due to my work. We will be spending one night at Dorint Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus and one night at the Sofitel Strasbourg. Both of which are courtesy of Air France's Flying Blue Loyalty Program. What about YOU? Where do you use the miles you earned? Posted at 2:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr27	e-Translation devices Melissa Petri April 27, 2006 "Many travelers to China and Taiwan rely on talking electronic devices equipped with English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries that actually do the speaking. Talking dictionaries can serve as a translator when haggling with a street vendor in Guangzhou, or giving... Continue Reading Posted at 6:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Frequent Flier Miles came to be Melissa Petri April 27, 2006 This is not exactly a tip. More of a trivia, actually. Interesting, nonetheless. Back in 1980, airlines were given the freedom to compete with each other on price when the Federal Government deregulated the industry. The only way to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr26	Gum in your Shoe Melissa Petri April 26, 2006 You are prepared for the meeting. Polished and appropriately attired, you head for your client's office. All you had to do was walk out of the hotel to a waiting taxi or service to take you there. Of all days,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What women can wear in addition Melissa Petri April 26, 2006 Now that you have already chosen your business suit, it's time to add a bit more. A "bit" being the operative word. Jewellery. Now is not the time to wear your best and biggest baubles. Wear simple gold or silver earrnings,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Choosing a Business Suit Melissa Petri April 26, 2006 The term "if you have it, flaunt it" is not appropriate to apply when thinking of what you would want to wear during a business meeting or presentation. You want them to listen to what you have to say and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr25	Orphan Miles Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 courtesy of WebFlyer Just a sample of what else you can get, should your frequent flier miles not be enough to get you that coveted free airline tickets or free hotel stay. A perfect use for those orphan miles. Other... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Free WiFi in Guest Rooms Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 More and more hotels are WiFi enabled. It's an amenity offered for free by hotels when in public areas like the hotel lounge and/or lobby. However, when you need access in the confines of your own room, more often than... Continue Reading Posted at 5:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wrinkled Shirts Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 When it comes to meetings and presentations, what matters most is what is inside your brain, what you have prepared and what you are offering. Clothes won't make the man. But, it sure does help if one's professional appearance is appropriate... Continue Reading Posted at 4:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Langham Hotel in Boston Melissa Petri April 25, 2006 If you are planning a meeting in downtown Boston, I suggest that you stay at the Langham Hotel. It's an ideal location for business travelers whose meeting is somewhere in the financial district. The rooms are equipped with what you... Continue Reading Posted at 1:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr24	Access to Airport Lounges Melissa Petri April 24, 2006 Advice to Newbie Business Travellers. It surely would be nice to spend that time you have (stuck at the airport!) in a business lounge where you can have a more relaxing wait. However, chances are, you still have yet to earn... Continue Reading Posted at 3:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	After Work Activity Melissa Petri April 24, 2006 More often than not, dinners are scheduled by colleagues or clients on my first night. It’s a way of strengthening business relationships. It is also, I believe, a part of the business travel package that I signed up with when... Continue Reading Posted at 2:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	JAL to launch Free Style Dining Melissa Petri April 24, 2006 Airlines are not only refurbishing to make travel more luxurious, they have also been upgrading the dining options on-board. Part of their continous aim to give pasha-like treatment to First and Business class passengers. Premium service really counts. Good... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr20	Combining business with pleasure survey by Travelocity Melissa Petri April 20, 2006 Being able to combine business with pleasure is one of the advantages we, people whose position requires travel, enjoy. And according to IHT, this time-honored practice is alive and well. I'll let figures (as per the result of Travelocity's survey of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Booking the Last-Minute Business Trip on Short Notice Melissa Petri April 20, 2006 Whether to save a major deal, to attend an unexpected conference or an urgent business meeting requested by the client, business travelers sometimes need to travel urgently. And when faced with a last-minute need to book a flight ticket, one... Continue Reading Posted at 6:26 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr19	Mileage Owners - Part 1 Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 With companies tightening their belts, more and more have opted to reduce cost by limiting business travels. And, as I have heard, some companies have officially ordered their employees NOT to use mileage for personal travel. Heck, a court ruling... Continue Reading Posted at 4:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Loss or Theft of Credit Cards Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 I forgot to mention another travel nightmare that I have... the loss of my wallet or credit cards -- whether stolen or forgotten somewhere. The fear is mainly because of how inconvenient it would be if that happens and I would... Continue Reading Posted at 1:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gender Gap in Business Travel Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 Survey says... Average # of miles traveled per weekMen - 662 miles (1,065 km)Women - 335 miles (539 km) Average # of nights spent on a trip per weekMen - 2.5 daysWomen - 2.2 days Surprised, I am not. CNN... Continue Reading Posted at 8:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	British Airways increase Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 Cost for British Airway long-haul flight tickets bought from April 21 will reflect the increase in fuel surcharge due to the rise in fuel price. "The longhaul fuel surcharge on tickets sold and issued in the UK will increase from £30... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	EOS will drive you Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 EOS, one of the 3 all-business airlines plying the route between London and New York, has just made travellers' lives even more comfortable. Apart from flying you to your destination, EOS is now offering a complimentary premium car service upon arrival or... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No VPN? Try GoToMyPC Melissa Petri April 19, 2006 Fortunately, all the office-issued laptops from the company I presently work for are VPN ready. Upon receipt of our laptops, we also get a small file with instructions, passwords and DNS as back up, should something go wrong while we are... Continue Reading Posted at 5:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr18	My First Ever Business Trip Melissa Petri April 18, 2006 Do you still remember how you first business trip was? I do. My power suit was new, my borrowed office-issued laptop was heavy and I was nervous. But, I felt bigger than life. My first ever business trip was for a... Continue Reading Posted at 3:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tipping 101 Melissa Petri April 18, 2006 Tips or Gratuities are given in return for service. It is done voluntarily. Given to those who we think have served us well. But, how much should we actually give?! This problem is even more difficult if you are in a... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hertz Rent a Car gives you a Mustang Shelby Melissa Petri April 18, 2006 Do you like cars? Fancy driving a mustang around on your next business trip? Should you be heading off to a meeting in California, Florida, Hawaii, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland and/or Seattle then you are in luck! The... Continue Reading Posted at 2:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr17	Tips from other Know More Media sites Melissa Petri April 17, 2006 Easter Monday is a holiday here in Germany. And since I do not have to work today, I thought that I should just sit back, relax and let the other KMM authors give you various tips which could help you in... Continue Reading Posted at 4:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr16	Foreign Exchange Fees Melissa Petri April 16, 2006 Expenses are expected to be submitted within a specific number of days, depending on your company’s policy, after your business trip. It could be that business expense reimbursements have to be submitted before the credit card bills arrive. And... Continue Reading Posted at 2:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr15	Simple Tip #2 - Bring 1 extra shirt Melissa Petri April 15, 2006 Lothar was asked to extend his business trip at the last minute. And since the decision was made late in the day, he was was left with no other choice but to wear the same shirt the next day. Getting the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr14	Hilton Hotels lets you print airline tickets Melissa Petri April 14, 2006 Yet another great announcement from the hotel industry… As reported by Hotel Chatter, Hilton Hotels has just made our lives easier with the possibility of printing airline tickets right at the lobby. These lobby check-in kiosks will have 18 major airlines... Continue Reading Posted at 5:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	No more overbooking at Best Western Melissa Petri April 14, 2006 We all know that nothing is worse than getting to your hotel early in the morning or late at night, tired from work and/or travel and then, be told that there is no room for you. Well, Best Western... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Simple Tips Melissa Petri April 14, 2006 A colleague of mine was recently in Barcelona. He gushed about eating Monk fish and sardines during a business dinner. His counterpart at the Spanish office had advised him to use his hands. The problem, he found out the next... Continue Reading Posted at 5:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr13	Going Through Security Faster Melissa Petri April 13, 2006 Can you imagine what you could have done had you not been caught in long lines while checking in and going through security checks? Delays seem to be the norm when travelling by air. We cannot do anything about that.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr12	Inside my carry on bag Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 Previously, I showed you a picture of my hotel room during a short business trip. Today, I will share with you something personal once again. I will show you a picture of what is inside my carry-on bag. You will... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Video Conferencing as an alternative Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 In order to maintain or develop a business relationship, meetings need to be scheduled. Professionals need to travel. Now that virtual meetings could be possible, however, one does not need to book a plane ticket and a hotel room... Continue Reading Posted at 3:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Big Brother may be travelling with you Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 Let’s face it, many employees are guilty of violating company regulations. Hence, more and more companies are monitoring the use of office facilities (email, phone and/or internet) for inappropriate or non-business purposes. These may be legally right but companies still... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	When you need a Travel VISA Melissa Petri April 12, 2006 A lot of travelers have gotten used to going in and out of other countries with just their passports. Many do not even realize that sometimes you need more than just your passport to enter other countries. In some countries,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr11	Business Travel Nightmare Melissa Petri April 11, 2006 As inconvenient as delayed or cancelled flights may be, they still do not count as my travel nightmares. Why? Because those are problems which are caused by situations beyond my control. I am more afraid of situations wherein problems are... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Silverjet - another business airline to launch Melissa Petri April 11, 2006 Following the footsteps of EOS and MaxJet is Silverjet, yet another business airline who wants a share of the lucrative business travel market. Silverjet intends to start full business class flights from Luton to Newark Liberty International Airport this year. For... Continue Reading Posted at 3:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Airline Amenity Kits and Women Travellers Melissa Petri April 11, 2006 With more and more women travellers, it is not surprising that the travel industry has been taking the necessary steps to fit women's needs in the equation. The recent announcement of Jet Blue's partnership with Bliss, one of New York's... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr10	Weekends in other countries Melissa Petri April 10, 2006 None of us schedule meetings on weekends. Most of us take it for granted that Saturday and Sunday -- our weekend -- is for leisure activities or time when we are on transit for long-haul flights in time to attend... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bidding for Travel Melissa Petri April 10, 2006 I am not a betting person hence, the concept of bidding for travel (which, imho, is right up the same alley) is something which I would never consider. To know the price of a, say, hotel but not to know... Continue Reading Posted at 2:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Search Party helps you find the best hotel price Melissa Petri April 10, 2006 The world wide web has made it possible for us to shop around online. Aggreggators, handly tools that pack a lot of travel search engine, is one example of what we could use online to make shopping around even easier.... Continue Reading Posted at 12:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 7	Booking flights for small business owners Melissa Petri April 7, 2006 I can only gasp in surprise whenever I see the price written on my tickets or whenever I check out and pay my hotel bills. See, I work for a big company. Booking of flights and hotels are done by... Continue Reading Posted at 2:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Blitz Trips Melissa Petri April 7, 2006 I have been rushing from airport to hotel to meetings to airport for the past 4 days. Evenings are spent preparing for the next consultation meeting in the next city. There is no jetlag to consider, since I am just travelling within the European... Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 5	Whirlpool Pret-a-Porter will make you look better Melissa Petri April 5, 2006 Clothes do NOT make the man. But when it comes to business presentations and meetings with a client, it does matter a lot. It is, imho, a sign of respect. It gives the impression that you do care and that... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Yotels make long waits at the airport bearable Melissa Petri April 5, 2006 I cannot count anymore the number of times I have found myself stuck at the airport, waiting for my connecting flight. And while waiting, I sometimes find myself in need of a shut eye, peace and quiet so I can... Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Women Travelling Alone Melissa Petri April 5, 2006 Women, in most situations, are more vulnerable. And when travelling alone, we do not need to travel in fear but we do need to be prepared and cautious, especially when travelling to countries with a different culture and where... Continue Reading Posted at 2:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 4	Upgrade at Air Trans for $35 Melissa Petri April 4, 2006 Now is the perfect time to schedule a business trip to another US city. For just $35 to $75 (each way), you can get an upgrade to Business Class if you fly Air Tran Airways. $35 upgrade is available for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Apr 3	The Caudwell Group flies Economy Class Melissa Petri April 3, 2006 From reading the title of this entry alone, it would be easy to assume that business travellers from The Caudwell Group fly Economy Class. However, you'd be surprised to know that Mr. John Caudwell himself flies coach, as well! John... Continue Reading Posted at 2:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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