Corporate Travel & Incentives

  • Site Index examines the vital role of social media in the motivational events industry

    2012/11/20

    The Site International Foundation has released the results of the Site Index: Focus on Technology and Social Media. The study examines the ever-changing role of technology in the incentive travel and motivational events industry and concentrates on the use of social media in designing, promoting and delivering programs and events. The previous Site Index Technology study was conducted in 2010, and this latest study clearly shows that new technology and social media are playing a vital role in the industry.…

  • CWT launches new hotel review site for business travellers

    2012/11/14

    CWT launches CWT Hotel Intel, an innovative travel review site that allows business travelers to share hotel ratings and reviews within a secure, company-specific site. Part of CWT’s comprehensive hotel offering called CWT Hotel 360, CWT Hotel Intel not only gives access to up-to-date information on company-compliant hotels, but also provides trusted advice from fellow business travellers. Following a business trip, travellers receive an automatic email alert asking them to comment on their hotel stay – they can give the…

  • Delta Hotels and Resorts unveils newly repositioned Delta Ottawa City Centre

    2012/11/09

    Redesigned property features 26,000 square feet of revamped meeting space and one of the city’s largest ballrooms Delta Hotels and Resorts announced today that the Delta Ottawa City Centre has officially completed its multi-million dollar renovation. The redevelopment includes a full reconfiguration of the hotel’s public spaces, newly designed guestrooms and showcases Delta Hotels and Resorts reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovations. “This renovation represents a transformation for the Delta Ottawa City Centre and a sign of things to…

  • WestJet launches new service to Manzanillo

    2012/11/02

    Inaugural flight departs today to the airline’s 80th city and seventh Mexican destination WestJet today launches non-stop seasonal service to its 80th destination, Manzanillo, Mexico. The inaugural flight from Calgary to Manzanillo departs from Calgary International airport today at 10:05 a.m. MDT. WestJet will fly between Calgary and Manzanillo weekly on Fridays. Following are the schedule details of WestJet’s new service to Manzanillo: Calgary – Manzanillo flight times Flight Departure Arrival From Calgary (WS 2272) 10:05 a.m. 3:03 p.m. From…

  • WestJet launches service to Antigua and Barbuda, Curaçao and Costa Rica

    2012/10/29

    WestJet will launch non-stop seasonal service to three new exciting sun destinations today and tomorrow, plus a fourth in mid-November, offering Canadian travellers even greater choices via Toronto Pearson International Airport. Today, WestJet will inaugurate twice-weekly service between Toronto Pearson and Antigua and Barbuda’s V.C. Bird International Airport. The first flight departs Toronto Pearson at 9:20 a.m. EDT. Also today, WestJet launches weekly service to Curaçao International Airport with the departure of the inaugural flight at 9:15 a.m. EDT. Tomorrow,…

  • Top 10 tips for healthy business travel

    2012/10/12

    Frequent business travel can sometimes feel like a wild night of partying – you wake up in the morning and don’t have a clue where you are. Even though we might not wake up with a hangover while on business travel, but the initial confusion can feel the same.

  • Egencia releases 2013 Global Corporate Travel Forecast

    2012/10/04

    Egencia®, an Expedia, Inc. company, today unveiled its 2013 Global Corporate Travel Forecast for air fares and hotel rates. Egencia found, based on improving from 2012, albeit still sluggish market conditions going into 2013, Average Ticket Prices (ATPs) and hotel Average Daily Rates (ADRs) for top corporate travel destinations will be slightly up overall in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

  • Raise a glass to wine resorts for incentive trips and small corporate meetings

    2012/10/03

    It is that time of year when vineyards all across the globe are preparing to harvest their fruit and begin the time honored tradition of making wine. Ever since Lucille Ball stomped her way into our hearts on her famous show, wineries have been a part of world’s culture. Today, vineyards around the world are becoming the “in place” for meetings, sales incentive trips and employee recognition events. Much more than just a place to do a “wine tasting”, resorts have sprung out of the fruit-filled hills offering a plush and often an educational location for your next event. So whether you are a vino enthusiast or just looking for that unique local for your group, consider a wine resort. Here are some of our favourites.

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