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Business Travel News - 12.15.06
1. It’s like being woken up by an episode of Jackass. [Japanese Extreme Wake Up Service Vacuums Your Face, Shoves Wasabi Up Your Nose]
2. Athletic minded traveler has published a list of the best hotel gyms. And here I thought they all sucked equally. [2006 Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S.] This is an all around cool site for fitness junkies.
3. Sheraton is offering a book borrowing/purchasing program in some hotels. [Bookends by Sheraton]
4. Park N’ Fly is offering a new …
Date: December 15th, 2006 |
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Airline Industry News - Week Ending 12.09.06
Joke of the Week: On a Continental Flight with a very “senior” flight attendant crew, the pilot said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants.”
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will begin providing additional nonstop service from Portland, Oregon to Las Vegas, Oakland, Palm Springs and San Diego, California beginning January 28, 2007.
American Airlines has amended its bid for DFW/Beijing service to include a stop in Chicago on outbound flights. The change is to satisfy pilots objection to the lengthy flight. The airline said Friday it has asked to amend its plan now pending before the Department of Transportation. According to the airline, return flights would fly direct because tail winds reduce their time. Basically, this tells me American will lose the battle. The other carriers are offering direct flights. A flight with a layover won’t be able to compete. It’s a shame, I thought a Dallas/China direct flight would do a lot for parts of the country that haven’t had the luxury of decent routes to Asia in the past. American has partnered with Gulf Air to offer reciprocal mileage opportunities for AAdvantage and Gulf Air members. Gulf Air serves 50 destinations in 30 countries throughout the middle east.
British Airways is is beginning a £100 million overhaul of its Club World seats. Flyers will enjoy new lie-flat sleeper seats and an upgraded on-demand television system. The airline is taking inventory out of economy to accommodate more premium business
Date: December 9th, 2006 |
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Business Travel Daily Dose - 12.05.06
1. Is he a road warrior or a crafty hunter? [Traveling salesman from Glendale rides trusty vehicle to extraordinary milestone]
2. Carson Wagonlit is updating its travel tools. [Enhanced Version of CWT Freedom Delivers Travel Itinerary Information to More Desktop Calendars and Mobile Devices]
3. Microsoft is promising good things for business travel. [Vista's arrival promises a 'business transformation']
4. The people have spoken. This is another variation of the “best of” articles I see every day, but it lists them all. [Business …
Date: December 5th, 2006 |
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Hotel Industry News - Week Ending 12.02.06
Accor Hotel Group announced they will work with Dubai real estate developer, Emaar Properties, to build a budget hotel chain in India.
Cesar’s Palace has opened the new Qua Baths & Spa with 51 treatment rooms (35 are for massage), a fitness center, private men’s and women’s Roman Bath areas, an Arctic Ice Room with 55-degree air and falling “snow,” a cedar wood sauna, herbal steam room and the Crystal Room, where adventurous spa-goers can accessorize with customized Swarovski crystal body art. Via TravelPost Insider.
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland-Lloyd Center is now Oregon’s First Green Seal Certified Hotel.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Date: December 4th, 2006 |
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Business Travel Daily Dose - 12.01.06
1. The airport security will see you naked. [TSA's revealing X-ray screening raises privacy concerns]
2. Want email service for your phone? [Sprint Adding SEVEN E-mail to Basic Service]
3. Need to find your way around without a GPS? [Windows Live Search For Mobile vs. Google Maps Mobile] (Check the comments, they give as much info as the article)
4. Feeling a little guilty about your carbon footprint? Make amends. [Greenify your life with BeGreen]
5. Need to get or share info. on …
Date: December 1st, 2006 |
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Hotel Industry News - Week Ending 12.09.06
Great Wolf Lodge in Ohio has installed Precision Dynamics’ RFID wristband system to give guests added convenience and service, including room keyless entry, cashless payment options, automated arcade token dispensers, and more..
The Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL closed its doors to commence a $60 million renovation. The Hyatt reopens its doors on January 29, 2007. The first phase of the project is expected to be complete in April.
Joie de Vivre Hospitality announced their new rewards program, the Joy of Life Club.
Loews Hotels …
Date: December 10th, 2006 |
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Business Travel News - 11.07.06
I’ve been to West Point and I’m SO not surprised. [Man Fined for Tossing Pig at Hotel] He’s still pissed because the Razorbacks DESTROYED Mississippi.
Porn for business travelers. [Airpower] (Really, it’s Flickr photos of airport power outlets 
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FREE WI-FI AT THE HONG KONG AIRPORT. [Hong Kong Int’l Airport Debuts Free Wi-Fi]
This is a test it would be pricey to flunk. [Homeland Security assigns terror scores to travelers]
For a little luxury when working on your laptop in the hotel. [Heated …
Date: December 8th, 2006 |
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Business Travel Daily Dose - 12.04.06
1. Big brother’s crazy antics. [Bits of homeland stupidity]
2. Like jet lag for electronics. [‘Laptop Lag’ Constrains Mobile Professionals]
3. Travel managers are putting the smack down on hotel chains. [Travel managers fight back as hotel room rates rise]
4. Great general info. on business travel to Japan. [Japan - what you should know]
Date: December 4th, 2006 |
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Airline Industry News - Week Ending 12.02.06
Joke of the Week: On a Southwest flight (SW has no assigned seating, you just sit where you want) passengers were apparently having a hard time choosing, when a flight attendant announced, “People, people we’re not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it!”
AirTran Airways will be adding Phoenix to it’s list of cities. All that campaigning for Little Rock for nothing.
American Airlines is offering AAdvantage members 1,000 bonus miles for signing up for subscribing to their new promotions e-mail. Register at www.aa.com/subscribe. You’ve got to love miles for spam.They’ve also expanded the denominations for gift cards from $50 and $100 to include any amount between $50 and $1500 when purchased through www.aa.com website. That’s a gift I would like to receive. Beginning this week, passengers traveling between the US and Japan can pre-select Japanese-style entrees prior to their flight. You can order by calling (800) 433-7300 in the US and Canada, visiting a local AA ticket office or making arrangements through your travel agent. Orders must be placed a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the flight departure.
British Airways is urging passengers to contact health authorities after radiation was found on 2 767s from the London - Moscow route. The affected flights are listed here. In addition, they’ve made a few route changes. Flights to Athens, Kiev, Riga and Newcastle will now be served from Heathrow rather than Gatwick. You can now fly from Gatwick to Dresden, Sarajevo or Trinidad.
Date: December 2nd, 2006 |
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Business Travel Daily Dose - 11.30.06
1. In So Cal this month? [Free Knott’s Berry Farm Admission for Gift-Carrying Guests During Annual Toys for Tots Drive Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2006]
2. Singapore is working hard to increase business travel. [SECB launches new initiatives to propel Singapore`s business events sector growth]
3. Can’t find a power outlet for your laptop. Nobody can. [The Socket Seekers: NY Times on the Hunger for Power Outlets]
4. Want to go to a bar and NOT talk to people face to …
Date: November 30th, 2006 |
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