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We Did It Again – How our June 2019 Responsible Business report reached the United Nations Global Compact Advanced level and how your company can do it too
Blog posts • Jun 24, 2019 07:43 GMT
If you are reading this post, the chances that you have also seen that today we are announcing the publication of our June 2019 Annual Responsible Business Report are high. The enthusiasm of all of us at CWT towards the goal of making our company a reference in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have come together in a document where we proudly capture our many achievements.
Making a Bundle: How Are Travel Programs in Asia Pacific Responding to the Trend of Airlines Charging for Ancillaries?
Blog posts • Jun 21, 2019 01:29 GMT
Window or aisle? Would you prefer quicker access to the bathroom and your baggage or to not be disturbed and have a better view? And more importantly, should the company or the employee pay for the choice? This question is becoming more of an issue for travel managers as both full-service and budget carriers bet on unbundling ancillaries as a strategy to maximise revenues.
Spirit of Punk - Does your travel program encourage originality?
Blog posts • Jun 18, 2019 10:17 GMT
The Sex Pistols is an iconic band responsible for initiating one of the most important, controversial and influential movements in modern culture, Punk.
Eastern Promise - How to manage your hotel program in Asia-Pacific
Blog posts • Jun 13, 2019 09:13 GMT
We all know that Asia Pacific (APAC) is the fastest growing region in the world. Incredibly it accounts for two-thirds of total global growth, which means many companies will be increasing their travel to and within the region. The problem is that managing travel in APAC is probably more complicated than in any other region in the world.
La Dolce Vita - Do you need to be young and Italian for travel to make you more creative and productive?
Blog posts • Jun 11, 2019 05:51 GMT
Despite the fact that sometimes it can be tiring – especially the older you get – traveling is a mind-expanding thing to do. As Aldous Huxley said, “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” What happens when we travel for work? Do we feel all the joy that leisure travel brings?
Ninja Traveler – 10 tips so the unexpected doesn’t catch you by surprise
Blog posts • Jun 06, 2019 06:59 GMT
Fortunately, most trips run smoothly and travelers are able to conduct business and enjoy their stay without any drama. However, if you have been traveling for a while – especially to remote destinations – you will know that the unexpected can be waiting for you at every corner.
World Environment Day: 6 tips to #BeatAirPollution
Blog posts • Jun 05, 2019 06:18 GMT
Did you know that 92% of people do not breathe clean air? Did you know that air pollution costs the global economy $5 trillion every year in welfare costs? Did you know approximately 7 million people worldwide die prematurely each year from air pollution, with about 4 million of these deaths occurring in Asia-Pacific?
Travel with Pride – 6 steps to support your LGBTQ travelers
Blog posts • Jun 03, 2019 05:56 GMT
Sexual orientation goes beyond travel policies and programs. It is an organization’s Duty of Care to adequately prepare its workforce for foreseeable medical and travel security risks including the specific risks faced by its mobile LGBTQ members.
CWT awarded jobs creation grant driven by M&E double-digit growth
Blog posts • May 30, 2019 13:51 GMT
Major client wins and scoring more business from existing clients have fueled a hiring spree at CWT Meetings & Events, which saw M&E add 50 people in the past seven months alone.
Latin Flair - Manage your hotel program in LATAM like an insider
Blog posts • May 29, 2019 16:59 GMT
The hospitality industry in Latin America (LATAM) grew in 2018 and is expected to continue to grow through 2019. Expansion in the region includes an estimated 800+ new hotel projects. We put together tips to help you navigate the unique aspects of managing corporate travel in the region.
Time Travel - Three big tech trends that will shape the future
Blog posts • May 23, 2019 10:32 GMT
The travel industry has embraced new tech and trends with gusto in recent years. You name it, it’s been trialled: artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the internet of things, robots, augmented reality, chatbots, recognition tech, personalization…you get the idea.
Best Laid Plans: Meet senior meeting planner Meghan Likes
Blog posts • May 16, 2019 11:47 GMT
Meet Meghan Likes, Senior Meeting Planner, at CWT Meetings & Events and one of seven industry pros that Minnesota Meetings + Events selected to honor in the magazine’s Hall of Fame.
Face Time – Would you rather have WiFi or chat to your neighbor?
Blog posts • May 15, 2019 12:35 GMT
Ponder this question: When you're on a plane, do you prefer to have no access to the internet or have to sit next to a talkative stranger? In an era where we spend most of our time glued to our screens and not having internet connection can make most of us break into a cold sweat, the answer seems obvious. But is it really? How many of us favor hours of conversation over online connectivity?
River Cruises and Massage Stands: Is “festivalization” gaining momentum?
Blog posts • May 10, 2019 08:42 GMT
In the world of meetings and events, the familiar, staid scenario of days in a ballroom or a conference facility is slowly dissolving, yielding to the growing trend of festivalization, an immersive experience that gives a business event a relaxed, consumer ambiance.
The Green Tide – Working towards a more sustainable maritime transport system
Blog posts • May 07, 2019 09:17 GMT
Over 90% of global trade is carried by ships. Our way of life and access to products and services would be forever changed without shipping, intercontinental trade, the transport of raw materials, and the import/export of affordable food and manufactured goods.
Shanghai Rising: Discover Asia's meetings and events hotspot
Blog posts • May 03, 2019 14:37 GMT
Flying into Shanghai, you’re hit with an aerial view of the sheer variety of what the Chinese city has to offer with its bright lights, buzzing atmosphere, futuristic buildings, and international flavor.
Aisle Be Damned – How to nab your favorite plane seat
Blog posts • May 02, 2019 09:27 GMT
If you’ve sat in the middle seat on a long-haul flight between a toddler and a basketball player with his kneecap lodged under your laptop, you know what torture feels like. Nobody prefers the middle seat. That we can agree on.
Secret Agent – Here’s how to take the stress out of booking a headline act
Blog posts • Apr 25, 2019 14:15 GMT
One of the most critical elements of an event is choosing the right keynote speaker or headline talent. Whether it’s an entertainer, industry expert or author, selecting the right talent is a ‘make or break’ process. Here are five things to consider to ensure success.
Tale of Two Worlds: How to manage a hotel program in EMEA
Blog posts • Apr 24, 2019 10:03 GMT
Managing the local portion of a large corporate hotel program requires you to live in two worlds. You have to design a plan to accommodate the distinctive needs of your region while also taking your company’s larger travel strategy into consideration.
How to introduce new innovations to your travel program
Blog posts • Apr 18, 2019 08:46 GMT
We recently kicked off our 2019 Innovations LAB. Clients and partners joined our exploration of new technology impacting the travel industry. The event was held in Silicon Valley, the center of tech innovation, at the HQ of our incubator partner Plug & Play.