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Volume 7, Issue 31, August 5, 2009 |
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A new report from the National Business Travel Association revealed trends in business travel and spending worldwide. The study estimates the total global business travel spending volume to be about $929 billion. This includes air, car, hotel and food and beverage spending.
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Ethiopian Airlines took a big step toward updating its fleet by placing orders for five Boeing 777-200LRs and twelve Airbus A350-900s. The purchase will make Ethiopian Airlines the first African carrier to order and operate the long-range 777-200LR.
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Jet-It-Together is a new online community for people interested in private jet travel. The site matches members’ itineraries with those of other members to create shared trips, offering significant discounts and other cost savings on private jet travel. The website now hosts more than 1,000 trips.
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Smith Travel Research released findings on U.S. hotel industry performance for the first half of 2009. According to the report, revenue per available room dropped 18.7 percent in year-over-year measurements, while occupancy dropped 10.9 percent and the daily rate fell 8.7 percent to $98.66.
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Since Verified Identity Pass halted its Registered Traveler program in June, its competitor Vigilant Solutions has also gone out of business. The last remaining provider, Flo Corp., ceased operations at the one airport where it operated, but Flo Corp. and the National Business Travel Association are pushing for a full revival of the Registered Traveler program.
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According to a New York Times article, while more and more businesses worldwide are turning to social media websites, like Facebook and Twitter, airlines are taking to the Internet to address passenger grievances and develop stronger relationships with potential customers. A passenger posted a YouTube video, “United Breaks Guitars”, angry over damage to his guitar by United baggage handlers. United’s first response came via Twitter.
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Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
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It was my first time traveling in Bangkok and I was unsure how long it would take to reach the airport from my hotel. My flight was scheduled to depart at 8:20 a.m., so I played it safe and left at 5 a.m. As it turned out, I reached the airport, checked my luggage and cleared security — all before 6 a.m.
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Jet Airways announced plans to launch Boarding Card Delights, a special discount partnership program. Through Oct. 15, the program, in conjunction with its JetLite subsidiary, will offer special deals to passengers at Marriott Hotels, Sarovar Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, Preferred Hotel Group and Sterling Holiday Resorts throughout India.
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Considering a trip to South Africa? The South Africa on Sale package from South African Airways Vacations may tempt you. The package, valid for travel between Aug.15 and Dec. 15, includes international and domestic airfare and four nights in Cape Town and two nights in one of three safari lodges.
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The Trump Hotel Collection invites guests to enjoy the end of summer in style. Throughout the month of August, any stay booked at Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago or Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas will receive a complimentary upgrade to a one-bedroom suite and a $50 hotel credit.
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Interest in American Airlines’ new One-Way Flex Awards program could earn you 100,000 AAdvantage miles. Enter AA’s Pioneers Of Flight sweepstakes for a chance to win. A total of 1,000,000 miles will be awarded — 100,000 to 10 winners throughout the course of the contest.
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During the month of August, Aeroflot passengers who purchased economy-class tickets for flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Moscow (DME) are eligible for free upgrades to President business class. The upgrade is free of charge, but is based on availability of empty seats.
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