# A report from global chauffeur services provider Blacklane looks at how the integration of premium experiences and business travel is essential for productivity # 86% of survey participants claimed to lose at least one hour of productive time across their trip whereas almost half of C-level executives (45%) are losing between four and eight hours of productive work time # Boundaries between personal and professional lives are blurring - 9 out of ten business travelers merge work and leisure. As business travel bounces back, with the sector poised to hit a record spending high by year-end, a new report, "The Changing Face of Travel and Work", uncovers the impact that travel planning is having on business travelers' productivity. Blacklane, the premiere global chauffeur servi...
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Budget-conscious travellers should make their holiday fund go further this summer. Experts share cost-cutting measures and forward planning tips which can really help when it comes to getting the most out of holiday budgets. Cost-cutting measures and some forward planning can really help when it comes to getting the most out of holiday budgets. Applying for a travel credit or debit card, taking out a specific prepaid travel card, exchanging money ahead of time and purchasing online travel money can make the difference when it comes to cutting holiday spend. Planning how and when to take cash out before going abroad will also help avoid hefty administration fees; for instance, try and avoid exchanging money at the airport, they can charge over 10% extra than ...
Read MoreAI leads a technologically empowered future for tourism After a challenging few years for the tourism industry, there is a revitalized appetite for global travel, coinciding with a paradigm shift in technology marked by rapidly accelerating connectivity and innovation in AI and data. In this dynamic digital landscape, consumers are demanding more personalized and streamlined services to help them make informed travel decisions amidst the information overload. Travel service providers, armed with the latest technological developments, are now more equipped than ever to meet these demands. Trip.com continues to lead in creating a simplified and hassle-free user experience, offering personalized information at users' fingertips, empowered by AI-led capabilities and innovative content mark...
Read MoreMore than a quarter of travelers said they plan to use AI to help plan their holiday vacation, according to a recent survey of 1,200 travelers conducted by leading travel publisher Matador Network. In total, 64 percent of respondents said they have either used AI to research or plan travel or plan to in the future. Matador Network is the creator of the personal AI travel assistant GuideGeek. "For many people, the holiday season is without question the most hectic part of the year, especially if there is travel involved," said Matador Network CEO Ross Borden. "This year GuideGeek is giving you the gift of time. You can plan your whole holiday vacation — from choosing a destination to booking a flight and hotel and making dinner reservations — before you finish your mug of hot cocoa." ...
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