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Butler to the stars sends business travellers packing
Monday, 12 September 2011 14:12 from Business Travel News
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Butler to the stars sends business travellers packing
According to a study by The Cavendish London, when it comes to business travel size isn’t everything. One of London’s most popular business hotels has seen the size of suitcases get smaller as travellers pack lightly to avoid rising airline baggage fees.
But with limited space, how do you pack the perfect suitcase to fit in all those essentials?
Randolphs’ Brian Levett, butler to the stars and expert packer was on hand at The Art of Being British: St James's At Your Service - a one-day street-party held on Saturday celebrating the best of British style and service - to give consumers his top tips on how to pack the perfect suitcase.??Butler Brian’s top five tips for packing the perfect small suitcase:??
1. Plan carefully and don’t pack clothes that aren’t necessary?
2. Invest in a good quality, lightweight, hard shell suitcase – this will both protect your clothing and save on weight?
3. To maximise on space and avoid creases pack in the following order: trousers, jackets, jumpers then shirts. Socks, underwear and belts can then be packed round the side of the main ‘parcel’ of clothes?
4. No matter what the size of your case, the savvy business traveller should place a layer of tissue between items of clothing and over buckles to ensure your capsule wardrobe arrives looking as fresh and crease-free as when you packed?
5. Pack the heavy stuff - your shoes and wash bag - at the bottom of your case. It will stop your clothing getting creased or damaged.
Ciaran Fahy, managing director of The Cavendish London, says: “When it comes to travelling light business travellers are definitely leading the way with more and more of them opting for smaller suitcases.
“Many prefer to spend what they save by not checking in a bag on enjoying their destination when they arrive and prefer the ease of being able to grab their bag and go as soon as the plane lands”.
August 4, 2011
Written by Carol T. Nosches, CTC
As a contemporary business travelers, can you imagine doing the following by yourself:
a) Driving to the airport and parking your car in the “airport parking lot”
b) Walking into the airport and going directly to your gate
c) Having family and/or friends bid you “bon voyage” with hugs and waves at the gate as you board your flight
d) Sit down on the aircraft and read a book or magazine, like most of your other passengers.
Some of the basic and simplified tactics that business travelers used in bygone days, have changed and have been greatly impacted by the changing world. Some have evolved through efficiencies while others through security improvements reacting to hostile situations. Two of the greatest effects on the individual traveler are the amplified security measures and the impact of convenience found with modern technologies.
Now we know that the process of traveling is very different from what some travelers experienced. I found it interesting that YOU are not alone in the “crutch” some of us feel with electronic conveniences and devices while traveling.
A recent article found online at: The "Business Traveler Market Segmentation Study" survey findings show that
· A majority of business travelers report there is no substitute for being there in person (78 percent), and enjoy traveling for work (78 percent). {At World Travel Family of Agencies, we recognize the importance of “in-person” meetings as a paramount element in relationships for businesses. Our quest is to support you, our loyal travelers, with the most innovative technology AND the personal touch of an expert travel advisor. This ensures your success with your business while traveling!}
· Almost half of business travelers report that staying in touch on the road with family and friends (46 percent) and staying safe (46 percent) while traveling are the most important goals on trip.
· Nearly half (46 percent) have to work under tight budgets, putting pressure on their travel plans.
· The average trip lasts four days and costs US$1,837.
· Business travelers tend to be college-educated (71 percent), 38 years old on average and male (59 percent Looking across all travelers
· A strong majority (79 percent) noted they commonly bring technology on their trips to stay in touch with their family and friends. At least two-thirds bringing laptops, wireless broadband, portable GPS and smart phones also utilizing mobile travel apps, among other tools.
The entire article can be found at: http://www.mpiweb.org/magazine/pluspoint/20110802/Today_s_Business_Traveler
The bottom line, embrace the change and prosper with “in-person” meetings with the guidance and counsel from the experts at World Travel Family of Agencies. For information regarding corporate travel business development, please contact: Carol T. Nosches, CTC; Manager, Business Development; cnosches@wtbinc.com or call her at 714-835-0591, ext 305.
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