Hillary Spicer from E-CO on how the travel industry could lead the fight against the winter vomiting bug
This winter, once again, the winter vomiting bug - norovirus - has hit the headlines. In 2012 recorded cases hit record levels in the UK.
This winter, once again, the winter vomiting bug - norovirus - has hit the headlines. In 2012 recorded cases hit record levels in the UK.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has put together a travel price forecast to help you make the best business travel savings possible.
With many British holidaymakers opting to stay home and participate in this year?s ?golden summer? of events, including the Olympics and the Queen?s Diamond Jubilee, travel companies see 2013 as a great opportunity to tempt Brits to take a break overseas. The challenge though in this competitive market will be to creatively re-engage with customers over the next twelve months in a way that sparks imagination and interest, in good time to get onto the ?holiday shortlist?.
Increasing globalisation means that more of us are travelling further afield than ever before. Many of these journeys are to developing and emerging markets, which can present significant medical risks.
The cruise business in Britain, as we all know, has gone from strength to strength in past 15 years or so, and by last year, the total number of Brits taking an ocean cruise had risen to more than 1.7million, a rise of 5%.
I am often asked: what are the major drivers of change confronting the hotel industry today? Recently, Ive spent countless nights awake thinking not only about pricing management but also about the impact mobile technology, big data and social media, is having within the industry.
Business travel is increasing in range and frequency, as companies seek new markets and lower production costs in ever more remote places.