Business travel pick up this year

More than 90% of business travellers expect to travel the same or more for business this year, according to a new survey.
The survey of 2,400 frequent travellers is up almost 20% on last year’s figures – pointing to a pick up in the economy this year.
The poll was conducted by the Business Travel & Meetings Show, ahead of next month’s event at Earl’s Court.
The survey also found that online check-in has been voted the ‘innovation of the decade’ by business travellers.
This was followed closely by Wi-Fi, flat beds, notebooks and the Eurostar.
“The ‘noughties’ have been a hotbed of innovation when it comes to business travel,” said David Chapple, BTMS event director.
“Innovations in technology, infrastructure and services have all contributed to make it easier, more comfortable and more enjoyable than ever for professionals to both travel and do business effectively.”
Respondents listed a series of demands for future innovations which had the common theme of speed.
Travellers called for faster security, check in and immigration processes.

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The popular trend of vacations in 2010

In 2010, most of vacations will still be affected by crisis of economic but tourists would like to have private tours. They still decide to book tour but they will be more careful about how to spend money for services they want.

Here below are some popular trends of travelers in 2010:

1. Luxury and cheap accommodation:
Tourists would like to stay at cozy accommodation with traditional style of service or serve by themselves.

2. Superior packages:
Budget is always the most problem with travelers even with generous people. They want to use their budget following the true value of travel. So they are ready to expense for the superior tour packages with fix price.

3. Ecotourism:
It is still the common type travelers would like most. However the clients will be stricter with what Travel agents/ hotels pledge about green ecotourism and green destinations.

4. Combining business with traveling:
To save time, travelers usually have trend to go business coordinating with traveling. They can bring their wives and children during their trip.

5. Traveling by train:
It is the way they can join times during tour and save money.

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Part 1 of 4 of an interesting interview / press conference with Mr Son, Dang Xuan the Product Manager of Footprint Vietnam Travel. Taken on 23 October 2009 at Suntec Singapore during the ITB Asia 2009