Business Travel News

Starbucks, only quieter, cleaner and more organized.

If vacation packages and compensation are up for negotiation, then why not travel expenses, too? With the growing importance of ancillary services when traveling, these perks logically are entering the conversation.

The vague guidelines that require a letter of invitation from within China may drive tourists to tour operators for an easier application process and to avoid making reservations before visa approval.

Did we heard the phrase virtual working? For some, this means way more business travel, though less instances.

Businesses who can't afford to cut out travel rely on technology to help save money and increase productivity, which is why 90% of business travelers say free hotel Wi-Fi is an important hotel amenity.

Cities with the biggest businesses charge the most because they know they can, which explains why Santa Clara, California - home to Google, Apple and Intel – takes the number one spot on this list.

A shift is taking place among the growing numbers of middle class Chinese tourists who focus less on multi-country tours and more on relaxing and experiencing a new culture or a different lifestyle.

Marriott's survey found that travel attitudes and practices varied based on age and gender, but overall business travelers felt travel boosted their career, even while missing home-cooked meals.

Airlines promise speed but deliver delays, while trains offer Wi-Fi but run on antiquated rails. This leaves plenty of room for cheap direct buses to woo travelers sick of paying high prices for disappointing service.

Fires, hurricanes, and Republicans – oh my! Business travelers are advised to use trains instead of planes, book rooms far in advance, and allot extra time to stay on track despite the travel hurdles ahead.