The business of travelling for work
Inflight content on your laptop
Qantas is offering inflight entertainment to travellers on iPads or their own laptops, smart phones or tablet devices. On domestic flights fitted with the QStreaming inflight entertainment systems, each seat will come with an iPad with access to 200 hours of entertainment, including films, television and radio programmes. QStreaming works by picking up the wireless signal in the aircraft and accessing the content on the main server.
Bill Walshe to head Viceroy
Bill Walshe, the popular chief executive who transformed Jurys Doyle Hotels into the Doyle Collection, has been appointed chief executive of Viceroy Hotels.
The luxury hotel veteran, formerly with the Jumeirah Group and Kempinski Hotels, will bring his impeccable style to Viceroy’s 16 boutique and luxury properties.
Viceroy’s properties include hotels in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Abu Dhabi, the Maldives, Bali and two pipeline properties in Istanbul and Bodrum.
Nothing to hide
John Brennan of Portland, Oregon, was cleared in court last week of public indecency. A frequent traveller, he reached boiling point when at the security checkpoint he had to go through the screening process a number of times. In frustration, he took off all his clothes to prove to the TSA agent that he was not carrying explosives, or anything else for that matter.
Aer Lingus does Best
Aer Lingus is moving its Belfast operation to George Best City Airport from October 28th, after five years at Belfast International. Two aircraft will be based there for the winter and three in summer. The key business routes of London Heathrow and Gatwick will have three return flights daily.
Fast lane for frequent flyers
Watch out for Black Diamond security lines in 51 US airports and you will be speeding on your way. Black Diamond lines are intended for frequent travellers and airlines will often direct experienced travellers to them. Black Diamond lines are for those who know to empty their pockets, take out laptops, don’t carry liquids, take off shoes and are moving fast. Other lanes are marked in blue for casual travellers and green for families and those who need help.
The Mickey Mouse approach to business
September is a strategic time for business and Disney wants to plan your tactics and experience business differently in Disneyland Paris. It brings a new meaning to thinking outside the box when team-building involves video games, ice rinks, dragon-boat regattas, Davy Crockett adventures or batucada. The half-board delegate rate is from €185 ar person. See
[ DisneylandParis-business.com ]
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