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ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/776/1/Two-New-Hotels-Offer-a-Brand-Experience/Two-New-Hotels-Offer-a-Brand-Experience.html Edition, Element Target Younger Clientele Who Want More Than Just a Place to StayTwo new hotel chains are putting the emphasis on the whole lodging experience—far beyond providing just a place for business travelers to crash for the night. jdurett@kennedyinfo.com (Jacqueline Durett) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/732/1/Road-Warrior-May-2008/Road-Warrior-May-2008.html Is lightweight the right weight? No doubt you’ve seen the MacBook Air ads, and perhaps you’ve checked out some of the popular laptop’s competitors. Here’s a rundown of what you can get at four-and-a-half pounds or less. ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/731/1/Avis-Gets-a-New-Cool-Car/Avis-Gets-a-New-Cool-Car.html Car rental company Avis knows that business travelers like to treat themselves on the road. That’s part of the thinking behind the company’s Cool Car Collection, which recently added the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible to its fleet. The car is currently available at select Avis locations in Arizona, California, Florida and Nevada. jdurett@kennedyinfo.com (Jacqueline Durett) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/730/1/Even-More-First-Class/Even-More-First-Class.html United’s new first-class seat lies flat and includes a15-inch screen ... and it can be yours for $16,000Business travel has reached a new level—a new comfort level, that is. United Airline’s new first-class seats, which were unveiled last year but are now being used on international Boeing 767 flights, have a number of amenities that economy seats just can’t compare to. “This is important because it’s a huge customer benefit,” says United Airlines spokesman Jeff Kovick, who is referring to seats that lie flat, have iPod adapters and 15.4-inch video screens that will play iPod videos or 150 hours of on-board programming. The first-class seats, Kovick says, can be especially beneficial to business customers, who can truly use the flight experience to unwind for a few hours. “I think the idea is that it enables our customers to relax, to sleep and to be entertained throughout their travel experience. Business [travelers] are expected to hit the ground running and go to meetings.” ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/699/1/Road-Warrior-MarchApril-2008/Road-Warrior-MarchApril-2008.html No technology product was perfect when it first came to market—think of televisions, computers or cell phones. But to be among the first to own the gadget du jour has its own cache—which is why you just might want to join the ranks of those who own the initial crop of book readers. You’ll be among the first to find a design flaw—but you’ll also be one of the few on the plane with one in your hand. Keep in mind that different readers support different formats, so you’ll need to do a little homework first. But with that caveat, here’s a sampling of some choices currently available: ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/697/1/OpenSkies-British-Airways-to-Launch-New-Carrier-in-June/OpenSkies-British-Airways-to-Launch-New-Carrier-in-June.html Travelers soon will have another air option when traveling from New York to Brussels or Paris when British Airways launches a new airline—OpenSkies—in June. The new airline will feature daily flights to both destinations on Boeing 757 aircraft that can carry up to 82 passengers. The carrier will offer three distinct traveling classes: business, premium economy and economy. The business class cabin has 24 seats that convert into 6-foot flat beds. There will be 28 premium economy seats with a 52-inch seat pitch and 30 economy seats. The plan is to operate six 757s by the end of 2009, all of which will come from the current BA fleet, according to Dale Moss, the managing director of OpenSkies. jkornik@kennedyinfo.com (Joe Kornik) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/696/1/A-Jet-All-Your-Own-Well-Almost/A-Jet-All-Your-Own-Well-Almost.html C’mon admit it—you hate flying commercial. And you’d really hate flying commercial if you were stuck flying from Tallahasse, Fla., to Augusta, Ga., four times a month. And even though it’s only 365 miles, you’ll probably have a layover in Atlanta. All told, the trip probably will end up costing you at least four hours. You could drive, of course, but that would just be crazy. If only there were another way. ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/668/1/Road-Warrior/Road-Warrior.html What? There are MP3 players other than the iPod? Turns out there are quite a few different ways to listen to music, podcasts and radio.  The models featured here also let you watch video. But how do they hold up to the gold standard in portable players? Well, put that audiobook on pause and read on. ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/667/1/Virtual-Vacation-Anyone/Virtual-Vacation-Anyone.html Do you have a clients in Mexico of the Caribbean? Perhaps the new Marriott Virtual Trip Kits can help make those trips a little easier. Marriott properties in those locales now offer online kits that, according to Michelle Bozoki, director, marketing communications, Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico, give travelers “an insider’s view into the experience.” jdurett@kennedyinfo.com (Jacqueline Durett) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/659/1/High-Flying-Wi-Fi/High-Flying-Wi-Fi.html JetBlue becomes the first carrier to offer high-speed  connectivity at 35,000 feet.  And it’s free. The day has arrived—finally. That day, of course, is the day you knew was coming all along—the day you’d be able to log on and stay connected at 35,000 feet. JetBlue, in its usual one-step-ahead-of-the-rest mode became the first domestic air carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity when it launched its prototype “BetaBlue” aircraft on a New York to San Francisco flight in December. jkornik@kennedyinfo.com (Joe Kornik) Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/561/1/Is-all-that-travel-really-necessary/Is-all-that-travel-really-necessary.html Cali Williams Yost is president of Work+Life Fit, Inc., and author of Work+Life: Finding the Fit That's Right for You. Yost, who hosts a blog at worklifefit.com, founded Work+Life Fit, a Madison, N.J.-based company dedicated to helping professionals manage the way life fits in their work schedule. She is a recent recipient of the Work-Life Rising Star Award from the Alliance for Work-Life Progress. Yost spoke with Consulting about what, if anything, can be done about the profession’s rigorous travel schedule and its impact on consultants. ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/560/1/Apple-iPhone-Did-You-Get-Yours-Yet/Apple-iPhone-Did-You-Get-Yours-Yet.html As the iPhone, the most anticipated gadget release of the year, hits the streets, you’re probably wondering if it’s right for you. After all, with a new BlackBerry Curve in your left hand, do you really need an iPhone in your right? Judging by the lines, quite a few people do. If you’re considering an iPhone, here are a few points to consider before you start shopping. ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/559/1/Food-for-thought-What-do-you-want-in-an-airline/Food-for-thought-What-do-you-want-in-an-airline.html There are certain elements of airline travel that simply can’t be remedied: bad weather, sick passengers and that pesky middle seat. However, a recent Maritz Poll discovered some areas where airlines can make improvements – without upping that other ouch factor, ticket price. jdurett@kennedyinfo.com (Jacqueline Durett) Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/456/1/The-Travel-Advisory---JanuaryFebruary-2007/The-Travel-Advisory---JanuaryFebruary-2007.html If Only Zagat's Could Fly / As the Crow Flies in Gotham / Shorter Boarding Times Curtail Delays ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/448/1/The-Trouble-with-Travel/The-Trouble-with-Travel.html Facing long lines, cost-averse clients, and procurement czars — among other obstacles — consultants cry out for change. ConsultingMag@kennedyinfo.com (Consulting magazine) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/333/1/Rejuvenation-on-the-Road/Rejuvenation-on-the-Road.html Benchmarks – Runzheimer International regularly churns out a wide range of hard-hitting benchmarks. kechols@kennedyinfo.com (Senior Writer) Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/332/1/Best-Gizmos/Best-Gizmos.html Hardware - Our culture's acute gadget obsession spawns a cottage industry of gadget reviewers, iPod accessories, and, of course, gizmo guides. kechols@kennedyinfo.com (Senior Writer) Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/331/1/Gizmo-Ban/Gizmo-Ban.html Between the Rails - If you're looking for a more productive, less stressful, and quieter way to shuttle up and down the Washington-Boston corridor, Amtrak's Acela Express train route provides free "Quiet Car" service. kechols@kennedyinfo.com (Senior Writer) Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/330/1/Food-Worth-the-Trip/Food-Worth-the-Trip.html Dining Out - Where to fine dine around the world. kechols@kennedyinfo.com (Senior Writer) Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/208/1/Setback-for-TSA-Registered-Travelers/Setback-for-TSA-Registered-Travelers.html Recently, the Air Transport Association, a trade organization of leading U.S. airlines, began urging airports not to endorse the Registered Traveler program currently being tested by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). editor@kennedyinfo.com (Inés Peschiera) Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/207/1/Road-Warriors-Knock-Agents/Road-Warriors-Knock-Agents.html While recently reviewing data collected from Consulting Magazine’s “Best Places to Stay” survey, consultants frequently identified one aspect of business travel they would rather do without: Travel agents. editor@kennedyinfo.com (Inés Peschiera) Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/203/1/Five-Tips-For-Hiring-a-Travel-Management-Company/Five-Tips-For-Hiring-a-Travel-Management-Company.html Gray Travel Management has no shortage of advice when it comes to procuring travel services. Here are a few pointers for small to mid-sized consultancies... editor@kennedyinfo.com (Inés Peschiera) Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/141/1/Having-a-Bite-in-the-Big-Apple/Having-a-Bite-in-the-Big-Apple.html Although our guide to client-friendly restaurants was published in the March/April issue, our readers continue to send in recommendations. Here, we spotlight eateries in New York.  editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/142/1/Gauging-the-Gadgeteers/Gauging-the-Gadgeteers.html A new breed of critic has emerged in the iPod era:  the gadgeteer. These writers are expanding their sphere of influence. editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/143/1/Snuggle-With-a-Pillow-Until-That-Wake-up-Call/Snuggle-With-a-Pillow-Until-That-Wake-up-Call.html Road warriors staying at W Hotels may have an easier time getting some shut-eye. As part of the hotel chain’s new “Whatever/Whenever” service, guests can now choose from among three kinds of pillows to help them slumber.  editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/148/1/Airport-Security-Lines-Just-got-Shorter/Airport-Security-Lines-Just-got-Shorter.html It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel:  A business traveler inserts a card into an airport security kiosk, which matches the card’s data against iris and thumbprint scans of the traveler and a scan of federal “watch list” databases; if everything is Jake, the business traveler strolls through to her gate. editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/147/1/Cell-Phones-on-Flights-Up-in-the-Air/Cell-Phones-on-Flights-Up-in-the-Air.html New research that uncovers “disturbing” safety issues may ground the possibility of in-flight cell phone calls — sanctioned ones, anyway.  editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/146/1/Applause-for-Westins-Smoke-Free-Policy/Applause-for-Westins-Smoke-Free-Policy.html Starting this month, Westin Hotels & Resorts will go 100 percent smoke-free. An informal poll of 25 visitors to Consulting Magazine’s Web site found great support for the idea. editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/145/1/Two-Minutes-of-Fame-and-Some-Cash-Too/Two-Minutes-of-Fame-and-Some-Cash-Too.html Several travel Web sites accept reviews of hotels, restaurants, and destinations. But Zoom And Go also puts off beat video clips made by travelers up on its site, www.zoomandgo.com. editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.consultingmag.com/articles/144/1/More-Tales-from-the-Road/More-Tales-from-the-Road.html In our last issue, we printed stories from consultants who had come across great customer service while on the road. Here are some other anecdotes: editor@kennedyinfo.com (Associate Editor) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500