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August 13, 2014
Out of Office: Survival Guide for Newbie Business Travelers (Source: linkedin.com)
This post continues my series on business travel, focusing on hacks from seasoned business travelers on how they pack. These no-nonsense travel pros included colleagues from Citi and my LinkedIn network.
British Airways Launches Pet-Centric In-Flight Entertainment to Calm Passengers Down (Source: foxnews.com) Ever wish flying could be a bit more cuddly? The in-flight entertainment team at British Airways is banking on the popularity of cute and fuzzy animals constantly trending with a new channel called "Paws and Relax." Kittens? Check. Puppies? Definitely.
Hilton's $550 Million Mobile Push Will Turn Smartphones Into Hotel Room Keys (Source: entrepreneur.com) Hilton Worldwide, one of the biggest hotel conglomerates on earth, has announced a seismic foray into the mobile realm, with new technology that will enable guests at over 4,000 properties worldwide to reserve and customize their rooms -- and even open hotel doors -- all with the touch of a smartphone.
Things I Wish I Always Knew About Business Travel (Source: linkedin.com)
There are a lot of life lessons (as well simple travel lessons) that Business Travel can teach you. I remember one such occasion I needed to make a trip about 30 miles from my base location to see a new client. The meeting location was one that I was very familiar with as I had frequented it a number of times. For this trip, I chose to add a twist to my travel plans!
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Sail Regent Seven Seas for a Downton Abbey Behind-the-Scenes Exclusive
London to Stockholm - August 27, 2014 (12 Nights)
 The Regent Seven Seas popular Spotlight on Public Broadcasting, has been enhanced to feature an optional pre-cruise experience to Basildon Park, the elegant house-setting from the memorable "Downton Abbey" Christmas Day special in 2013, plus onboard programming led by Gwen Ifill, co-anchor and managing editor of the "PBS NewsHour," Michael Kantor, Executive Producer of PBS' Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series "American Masters," Tony Award-winning lyricist David Zippel, and others. During the pre-cruise program, you will enjoy a lavish three-course lunch at The Vineyard restaurant, as well as a fascinating exploration of the history of Highclere Castle as told by Lady Carnarvon, the longtime steward at the stately home, which serves as the primary setting for "Downton Abbey." Having been "on set" during much of the filming for the landmark series, Lady Carnarvon will also share her experiences interacting with the cast and crew. Experience the best of public broadcasting aboard the number one luxury cruise line in the world.
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