What is Duty of Care? How can a Travel Management Company help small businesses
Today’s world means ever more importance being placed on employers’ duty of care obligations… The world around us is in a state of flux and risk profiles of countries and travel destinations are ever changing. Terror attacks are becoming more common on European soil and just weeks after the horrific London and Manchester attacks, companies […]
The True Cost of DIY Business Travel
Have you ever thought about how much time you and your team members spend researching and booking your corporate travel? Of course we all want to get the best deal but could you be costing your company more than you are saving, when lost time is considered? It’s a complicated process. Which airline? Which hotel? […]
United Airlines Dublin to Washington – A Travel Review
Gary McGaughey, Team Leader / Key Account Manager at Beyond Business Travel, recently travelled to Washington from Dublin Airport with United Airlines. Here is his review of the trip: Clareanna Philips (Sales support United Airlines Ireland) hosted a recent fam trip to Washington DC (03NOV-06NOV 2017) in partnership with Destination DC. We had an action […]
Beyond Business Travel Working With With CBI Northern Ireland
Beyond Business Travel recently sponsored the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Northern Ireland’s Insights Reception in Belfast, with CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairborn. As long term members of the UK’s premier business organisation, which has been providing a voice for firms at a regional, national and international level for decades, we were keen to get involved […]
Storm Update: Flights Delayed & Cancelled in New York’s JFK, Laguardia, Newark & Boston Logan Airports
Flights in and out of a number of East Coast American airports are delayed and cancelled today, due to a winter snow storm which has hit the region. Passengers travelling to and from New York’s JFK and Laguardia, Newark and Boston Logan may see their journey disrupted, due to severe weather which is spreading from […]
5 Foods That Help Corporate Travellers Avoid Jet Lag
Recent research suggests that people who travel for work are more likely to get ill than their counterparts. Being away from home, failing to maintain a healthy routine and suffering from the effects of tiredness and jet lag are just some of the factors to blame for the frequently occurring maladies. With jet lag being […]
British Airways trialling Facial Recognition check in at airports
British Airways will be trialling facial recognition technology, at a number of self service check-in kiosks in coming months. The airline recently revealed that they are investing heavily in technology and digital innovation over the next five years. This new bio-metric system is just one of a number of developments and announcements in the pipeline. […]
The Latest On Ryanair Christmas Strike
If you are flying with Ryanair over this Christmas period, you will be delighted to hear that pilots have called off their planned strike. The Irish Pilots Union, IMPACT, had called for one day of industrial action before December 25th, however this has now been cancelled. The move came after Ryanair management agreed to recognise […]
Travel Technology: Personalisation Will Drive Growth in 2018
2018 will be an exciting time for the business travel sector. There is impressive growth predicted, despite the economic downturn being experienced across Europe currently. While clients still want excellent customer service and a personal touch, there is little doubt that the benefits offered by the use of constantly developing technologies are now essential for […]
Aer Lingus Changes Check-In Times at Belfast Airport
Are you travelling with Aer Lingus this Christmas or over the next few months? If so, you may want to be aware of some changes being made to the check-in procedure. Officials at Belfast George Best City Airport have confirmed that check-in desks will close 45 minutes prior to departure, from tomorrow, 6h December 2017. […]