Archive for 2014
Travel Terms for the Business Traveler – Part 1
Today, there are so many travel terms and acronyms that most people have no idea what they mean. Below we have listed a few of them and in future blogs will continue to define more for your learning pleasure. Here are a few to get you started: CTC CTC stands for “Certified Travel Counselor” and…
Read MoreBusiness Travel to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is such a focal point for business travel; it would appear not to be missed for those companies interested in growth on an international basis. The country has seen amazing financial and physical growth over the last 20 years. While Abu Dhabi is the federal capital of the seven Emirate…
Read MoreTravel Advice Makes Our Trip
Wendy Swenson talks about a trip she took with her son to France and how the importance of excellent travel advice made the trip memorable. A few years ago I planned a trip to France with my son, a history teacher with an interest in World War II. Of course we would go to Paris.…
Read MoreSmart Phone – The Business Travel Companion
Traveling smart has a whole new meaning in today’s smart phone invested world. The smart phone absolutely can help one travel smarter and more effectively. It simply puts the world wide web at your fingertips and thus enables you to stay connected. Many people feel the smart phone can hinder your actual work life by…
Read MoreThe Best Business Trip Ever
Wendy Swenson CTC tells us about her best business trip ever in Honolulu, Hawaii. I was chosen to represent our company, World Travel Bureau, at the Classic Vacations annual recognition of the top sales agencies of the Classic products. Classic Vacations creates customized packaged tours to Hawaii, and other locations in the world which include…
Read MoreTeam Building Can Benefit Your Company Culture
In today’s corporate world team building has become an important part of company culture. It has been proven that team building is a key ingredient on building trust, respect and communication within a group. Its many benefits can help your team work more efficiently, boast better attitudes and motivate them to love their work environment.…
Read MoreThe Value of a Travel Advisor
There are many reasons why you should use a travel advisor when booking your travel – convenience, saves time and money, offers options, etc. Today I’m going to spotlight the magic a World Travel Business Elite travel advisor can do when troubles arise. In the planning stages our travel advisor will offer you choices using…
Read MoreBusiness Traveler in Abu Dhabi
Business traveler and WTBE guest blogger Diane Rudis reports on her recent visit to the luxurious Rosewood Hotel located in Abu Dhabi. The Rosewood Hotel is a great destination for the elite business traveler coming to Abu Dhabi. On Al Maryah Island, it is located in the future central financial district of Abu Dhabi though…
Read MoreHot tips traveling in London
World Travel Business Elite guest blogger Diane Rudis recently visited London. Her blog offers up some hot tips when traveling in London. September was perfect weather to go to London. The whole week was unseasonably warm, 60 – 65 degrees each day. Should you arrive at Heathrow and need transportation to London, be aware that…
Read MoreWorld Travel Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer.
World Travel Family joins in on making strides against breast cancer. The American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” is a fabulous campaign to raise awareness, fundraising and advocacy for the efforts to eradicate the deadly disease called breast cancer. The event that captured the hearts and spirits of the World Travel family was…
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