New technological solutions in corporate travel (I): What is a startup?
The world of startups has formed a complex ecosystem in which technology and innovation go hand in hand to create business models that are sometimes disruptive and make the market evolve, providing new solutions to users' needs or, at least, other ways of satisfying them. Their irruption in the tourism sector has been massive in recent years. We offer you the first installment of the pioneering study in our country conducted by Forum Business Travel, in collaboration with Amadeus Spain.
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Recommendations for organizing a successful small meeting
Small meetings are a real value contribution to the MICE industry. This is not a passing fad, but a well-established, accepted and necessary practice. These small-format events, which in most cases are carried out with local clients and with their own characteristics, have experienced a great growth in recent years, so they require special attention. Here are a few recommendations for your organization.
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Some suggestions to alleviate the embarrassment of flying because of the carbon footprint
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old who recently traveled by boat from her home in Sweden to New York instead of taking a plane to attend the United Nations Climate Action Summit, is the current face of ‘flygskam’ or ‘vergüenza de volar’, a growing movement in Europe and North America that aims to reduce air travel in order to lessen the impact on the environment. By following a few suggestions, this blush can be controlled.
Some tips.
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Apartment vs. hotel: reasons for choosing one or the other alternative
Location is the most relevant aspect when it comes to choosing accommodation, whether it is a hotel or a tourist apartment. While for the former what counts most is the technology, the swimming pool, the views it offers or its gastronomic and relaxation offer, the apartments are chosen for the outdoor spaces, the kitchen equipment, the Internet connection and the comfort of access. This is revealed by the latest Observatur study.
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Airline excuses for not paying compensation payments
Airlines reject almost half (47%) of the valid complaints sent to them by the specialist organization AirHelp. It is therefore useful to know the reason for the refusals, which generally allege "extraordinary circumstances". However, staff strikes or technical errors do not exempt airlines from paying compensation for flight disruptions.
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Domestic destinations set the tone for travelers' vacation preferences
Spanish people will travel more and will prioritize domestic destinations over Europe and the rest of the world for the summer vacations, a period in which the average expenditure will be 2,034 euros on average, according to the latest study by American Express Spain. There is a promising future for Spanish tourism among the Z generation, which is showing that travel is one of its priorities.
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