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Second round of government’s travel agent support program to provide $130 million
The federal government has launched its $130 million support package for Australian travel agents, inbound tour operators and tour wholesalers.
Australia-New Zealand travel bubble: Quarantine-free trips to begin this month
Just a head up, though: if an outbreak leaves you stranded on either end, you could be on your own…
Luxury Escapes Founder’s success secrets
Founding one of the world’s fastest growing travel websites, Luxury Escapes, Adam Schwab is an award winning entrepreneur with over 15 year’s experience in business and journalism. His passion for travel combined with knowledge of business allowed him to build one of Australia’s most profitable e-commerce companies in just five years without any external funding. With offices already […]
How to get the most value out of travel, for companies and employees
Technology was once expected to eliminate the need for business travel.
5 tips for staying on top of your workload and managing a team
What to do when you travel a lot for work.
How you can run your business from anywhere
Over the last 10 years, my company Business Blueprint has achieved more than 4,000 percent business growth. During this time, I’ve also travelled for three to four months a year, sometimes for business but mostly to visit incredible locations with my family. Many of my clients and peers ask me how I’m able to spend […]
Slingshot announces a dozen startups for regional travel and tourism accelerator
Twelve startups have been selected to participate in Horizons, a regional travel accelerator program being run by Slingshot in partnership with travel tech company Amadeus, Brisbane Airport corporation and Queensland Tourism Industry Council. According to Slingshot CEO, Karen Lawson, the Horizons cohort boasts some of the most experienced travel entrepreneurs in the industry, including Paul […]
How to earn more reward points for your SME
Do you want to maximise the number of points you can earn on your business costs? Use these three simple strategies to boost your business’s points balance and redeem rewards faster. Use a business rewards credit card Unlike some personal credit cards, a business rewards or frequent flyer credit card is an easy way to […]
How to ensure your business trip isn’t derailed
Those of us planning on flying in the next few weeks – either domestically or internationally – are probably a little concerned. We’re hearing horror stories left, right and centre about heightened security, hours of delays and missed flights. So how can you ensure that your business trip runs smoothly and how can you adjust […]
Holidays without work a “luxury” for many operators, says Xero Small Business director
Small business owners are increasingly embracing the 80:20 travel trend, whereby 80% of their holidays are reserved for leisure with the remaining 20% dedicated to work, according to Xero’s Travel Habits Report. Key findings from the report, which compares the travel habits of 400 working Australians and 400 small business owners, include: 48% of business […]
Laptop ban: How business travellers can adapt
Many international travellers were recently shocked to hear that several airlines had put in place a laptop ban that was enforced by the US and UK governments on certain international flight routes. Some officials announced that any electronic devices larger than a mobile phone would be prohibited on board a flight and would only be […]
How travel businesses can take full ownership of – and best utilise – their consumer data
Data is arguably tomorrow’s most valuable resource. It gives us unprecedented access to copious amounts of information and insights, all with the potential to define trends and reshape thinking. It also has the potential to turn every industry on its head by unlocking new efficiencies, new business intelligence, and new ways of working. Unsurprisingly, one […]
Bon voyage: why Boutiq’s founder has little choice but to relocate his start-up offshore
With the abolishment of 457 visas, a much-talked-about concern amongst start-ups has been that it will be harder to secure skilled labour, especially as large, international competitors continue to lure local talent with competitive salary packages. What has received less attention is the fact that the reforms will make it difficult for some entrepreneurs, such […]
Fast Cover Travel Insurance lands Hollard deal: “It’ll help us accelerate,” says founder
Australian travel insurance provider Fast Cover has secured global financial services business Hollard as its new underwriter. The deal marks the first time the global financial services business has partnered with a specialised travel technology firm. In a statement announcing the partnership with FastCover, Hollard’s CEO Richard Enthoven said his company is “always looking to work with […]
How to disaster-proof your business trip
When you’re travelling for work, it’s never ideal to get caught out in a situation that makes you late. Whether it’s travel delays, a public transport strike or anything else that comes up, it can be very frustrating having to postpone a meeting or function because of an unforeseen interruption. In fact, it’s probably up […]
Five business travel tips to help you maximise your on-the-go and in-the-air productivity
Getting your ducks in a row when travelling can be the difference between a trip to remember, and a travel nightmare I think it was my high school teacher that told me: if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. That’s stuck with me ever since, so now when I’m travelling I look for as […]
How to plan your SME’s 2017-18 travel budget
As the financial year draws to a close and next year’s budgets are debated, there are plenty of ducks to get in a row before July 1 hits. While travel spend may not be front of mind, as CFOs we need to think differently (and strategically) about maximising time on the road and the costs […]
Picturing the next generation of corporate travel booking – a truly connected world
Imagine a world where you have a smart travel PA that follows you around wherever you go. You can chat in the car, via Skype, or through your smartphone in Slack at home and at work. It can help you book, cancel, change search and manage every aspect of business travel. But unlike your actual […]
What not to pack: The most efficient way to fly
As someone who travels a fair amount as part of my job, I’m well versed in the art form of packing luggage. The last thing I want is to lug around extra weight that just isn’t necessary, especially when travelling domestically or heading interstate just for the day. And it’s not only for convenience, airline […]
Six time management strategies for work trips
Although business trips may sound exciting at first, often they are so packed with appointments that it can be hard to find time to relax. It’s important to make the most of your time away so here are six time management strategies for work trips: 1. Keep your itinerary on hand If you’ve pre-planned your […]
Taxing times: How to take the pain out of making a tax claim on work-related travel
It’s that time of year again: tax time. When the challenge of filing personal taxes is compounded by the need to sift through work-related travel expenses, it’s no wonder many workers would rather visit the dentist. Knowing how to file business travel expenses can be one of the most confusing areas when submitting expenses to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). […]
SMEs are losing millions of work hours to inefficient travel management, says Serko
Company travel is being inefficiently managed by Australia and New Zealand’s SMEs, according to Serko, which revealed 81 millions hours are being lost to this process each year. The travel and expense management software company highlighted research by TNS Research, which found that 46% of Australia and New Zealand’s one million SMEs travel regularly […]
Safety essentials for business trips abroad
There are two types of business travellers: those who constantly travel for work, and those who take part in a one-off, large group conference trip. What people often underestimate or forget is how tiring it can be travelling – especially overseas – and the potential dangers. Frequent travellers can sometimes become desensitised to the dangers and issues that arise when […]
Tips for frequent business trips
While some types of delays are completely unavoidable and out of your control, there are some things you can do to make your traveling experience faster and more enjoyable.