Best Places to Stay Survey: Consultants Traveling Less in 2012

Consultants are earning fewer frequent flyer miles so far in 2012—that’s pretty clear. The reasons, however, are not as clear.

Joe Kornik | July 24, 2012

Clients are pushing back more than ever on travel-related expenses

Consultants are earning fewer frequent flyer miles so far in 2012—that's pretty clear. The reasons, however, are not as clear.

Is a weakened economy to blame? Is it the continued evolution of technologies—and comfort levels of clients—that enables more consultants to work locally? Is it the growing popularity of smaller, niche firms that cater to local markets? Is it clients demanding that travel costs come down? It's probably all of the above that's contributed to the results of this year's annual Best Places to Stay travel survey.

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