Brexit: what will change in terms of business travel to the United Kingdom?
Brexit: what is changing regarding business travel to the United Kingdom? After years of delay and numerous negotiations, the United Kingdom officially closed its doors to the European Union on January 1, 2021. With all the consequences for Dutch companies. From January 1, 2021, different rules may apply than you [...]
Leipzig: vibrant city full of tradition, history and culture
Leipzig: A Vibrant City Full of Tradition, History, and Culture In this blog, I, Jetty ter Haar – Operations Manager at Uniglobe Alliance Travel, will take you to a relatively unknown but very interesting (business travel) destination: the German city of Leipzig. One of the most important trading cities and the 10th largest city in Germany! Leipzig, Then and Now Leipzig is located [...]
Tips for your business trip to Curacao
Exactly one year ago, in November 2019, I, Jasper – Business Travel Consultant at Uniglobe Alliance Travel, joined 27 other travel agents on a six-day study trip to Curaçao at the invitation of KLM. The highlight of this trip was the 6th edition of the KLM Sales Run 2019. At the KLM Curaçao Marathon, [...]
Tips for your next business trip to San Francisco or Las Vegas
Tips for your next business trip to the Western USA! In May 2020, I, Anne-Marie Koopmans, Operations Manager in Arnhem, was supposed to take a tour through the Western United States. Unfortunately, this trip had to be canceled due to the coronavirus. Given that I organize many business and group trips to the United States and have done a lot of preliminary research on [...]
Indispensable tips for the business traveler!
Good preparation is an important part of a successful business trip. In our blog post “Wise Travel in Corona Times,” we already gave you tips on precautions you can take before and during your trip in Corona times. In this blog post, we share even more handy and valuable tips. Including about your luggage, [...]
Wisely traveling in Corona time
Adapting to these Corona times is difficult for everyone, even more so when you travel between countries with different measures. In addition to organizing your business trips, we also look with you at the possibilities and/or restrictions within airlines or destinations as much as possible, so that you will not be faced with any surprises. Do you have a trip [...]
What is the difference between Economy Comfort Class and Premium Economy Class?
What is the difference between Economy Comfort Class and Premium Economy Class? As a Business Travel Consultant, I, Mariska Ossewaarde, am often asked by business travelers if there is an option for more legroom on the desired flight. Many airlines nowadays offer multiple classes on board. These vary by airline, by type of aircraft and have various designations: [...]
Dublin: doing business and experiencing the city "in a nutshell"
On February 14 just before the Corona crisis broke out, I - Laraine (Business Travel Consultant at UNIGLOBE Alliance Travel in Rotterdam) - traveled to Dublin with my family for a visit to friends. When I travel, I obviously enjoy it to the fullest, but I can't help but also look through the glasses [...]
How do you stay fit during a flight?
Traveling can be quite exhausting. This is not least true of air travel. The last thing you want is to arrive at your destination not fit, especially if your schedule is full of appointments. To get off the plane fitter, there are a number of tips you can apply. With [...]
Shopping at Schiphol for the female business traveler
If you like shopping, you can have a good time at Schiphol Airport. This is because there are many stores and also many different types of stores. But it is not just 'fun' to be able to store, it can of course also be very convenient. For example, when you have forgotten something, or when something is broken. This way you can [...]
Shopping at Schiphol for the male business traveler
As a business traveler, you may often find yourself at Schiphol Airport and other airports. The range of stores at Schiphol Airport can come in handy. For example, when you have forgotten something, or when something has broken down. But what do you think when you are waiting at [...]?
Planes always face the gate, why?
If you regularly take a business trip or go on vacation by plane, you have probably noticed that all planes face the gate. A plane never stands the other way around toward the gate, but why? In this article we will tell you more about parking an aircraft at [...].
Ten tips to make a business trip more fun!
For many people, a business trip is necessary for their work or business. They work on location, attend some meetings, perhaps close a few deals, stay at their hotel, and when their tasks are done, quickly fly back home. For example, make advance reservations at a good restaurant with good reviews, or plan a [...]
New mega airport in Istanbul - Competition for Schiphol?
Turkey has long been engaged in an incredibly large construction project. It involves the construction of a new airport, unofficially called Istanbul New Airport. What makes the airport unique is its capacity, which makes it officially competitive with Schiphol Airport. After its opening, the capacity of the [...]
The 10 best airlines of 2018
Business travelers travel on dozens of airlines each year. In total, there are around 230 airlines registered with the International Air Transportation Association (IATA). Whether they are charters, large airlines or budget airlines, you often can't see the wood for the trees. Which airline is really good? For and by business travelers Luckily, [...]