What happens to hold baggage after checking in at Schiphol Airport?
What happens to hold baggage after check-in at Schiphol Airport? When you're on the road for a business trip (or a well-deserved vacation), we all want our luggage to arrive at its destination in the right location, but of course without damage. A plane is only on the ground for a short period of time and often goes [...] quickly.
What happens to hold baggage after checking in at Schiphol Airport?
What happens to hold baggage after check-in at Schiphol Airport? When you're on the road for a business trip (or a well-deserved vacation), we all want our luggage to arrive at its destination in the right location, but of course without damage. A plane is only on the ground for a short period of time and often goes [...] quickly.
London airports
Travel to London center from the many airports The plane remains a popular way to travel to London. The metropolis has no less than six commercial airports, five of which are flown from the Netherlands. In this blog an overview of the London airports, which airlines fly here from the Netherlands and the transport options to the [...].
London airports
Travel to London center from the many airports The plane remains a popular way to travel to London. The metropolis has no less than six commercial airports, five of which are flown from the Netherlands. In this blog an overview of the London airports, which airlines fly here from the Netherlands and the transport options to the [...].
On business trip to Washington D.C.: imposing Capitol
Tips for your business trip to Washington D.C. Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States with a population of over 700,000. The city is the political heart of the country, the place where the president lives and where the government is housed. Every building in this unique city exudes history and culture, and the hip [...]
Tips for the perfect business trip to Toronto
Valuable tips for a successful business trip to Toronto Toronto is Canada's largest city and the economic center of Canada. The city is known for its business and developments in finance, telecom, media, software and medical science. Not surprisingly, there are many business travelers who regularly travel to this city! From [...]
Iceland: a wonderful destination for your business trip!
Iceland: A Wonderful Destination for Your Business Trip! If you ask me (Linda – Business Travel Consultant) which country has impressed me the most, it's undoubtedly Iceland. The overwhelming landscape where you can admire so many spectacular natural phenomena in a relatively small area is unique. In Iceland, you can drive from one [...]
Business trip to Tallinn - Historic Hanseatic city along the Baltic Sea
Tallinn as the best destination for your business trip! Estonia has put itself on the (European) map well in recent years. This is partly due to its geographical location, its bustling port, and its extensive digital knowledge. Significant investments are also being made in infrastructure and ICT, making it an interesting market for many European companies. In this blog, I'll take you [...]
On a business trip to Athens, Greece
Divine Athens as a Business Travel Destination As a business travel agent, I, Jetty ter Haar, always have a new destination on my schedule to discover, for both personal and business purposes. I especially enjoy visiting cities that many of our clients travel to themselves. On location, I try to immediately explore...
London as a business travel destination
The British capital, London, as a business travel destination. Who doesn't know these names? Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and The Underground. Naturally, I'm talking about London! For both the frequent and infrequent business traveler, it's a familiar city and one of my favorite world cities, which I've already visited a number of times! I'd like to share, […]
Porto, a destination for business, leisure and incentive travel!
Porto, a destination for business, leisure, and incentive travel! After having traveled to Lisbon and the Algarve many times, Porto was a city that I, Anne-Marie Koopmans – Manager Operations at Uniglobe Alliance Travel in Arnhem – had never visited before. In the summer of 2019, before all the Covid-19 troubles; I went to […]
Lille (Lille) as a vibrant business travel destination
On a business trip to Lille, France. I was positively surprised, Business Travel Consultant Jeanine, when I spent a day in Lille with my boyfriend. Our original destination was Tours, where we were going for a weekend to see family. Of course, we could have simply driven to Tours, but I really wanted to experience what it's like to travel by TGV – the French high-speed train Train à Grande Vitesse […]
A look back at 2020 by our Travel Consultants
Repatriating New Zealand That a job as a Business Travel Consultant is rarely boring, we already knew that. A year ago, we also went through a new, uncertain, and exciting time globally. For Uniglobe Alliance Travel, this meant last-minute rebookings, repatriating travelers, cancellations, and reassuring clients. Because borders were suddenly closing, flights were [...]
Portugal: Fairytale Sintra and the secret gem of Terceira
Portugal Off the Beaten Path When thinking of Portugal, people often initially consider visiting Lisbon, Porto, or the Algarve. I, Jetty ter Haar, Operations Manager at Uniglobe Alliance Travel, have been to Lisbon several times myself, but had never gotten around to visiting Sintra. It is, [...]
Vienna: the charming, cultural and green capital of Austria
Vienna: the charming, cultural, and green capital of Austria Vienna is perhaps a familiar city to many due to its numerous cultural and historical sights. It is also an important city for many of our clients from a business perspective. I, Jetty ter Haar, Operations Manager at Uniglobe Alliance Travel, have had the opportunity to visit the city several times [...]
Charming Bremen as a business travel destination
Bremen: A Charming Business Travel Destination Until recently, I – Merel Kolenberg, Business Travel Consultant – used to travel abroad once a year with my father. It was the perfect way to discover beautiful destinations and assess them from the perspective of business travelers. This led us to take various city trips and visit sunny islands. […]
Travel to Italy in Corona time
Traveling to Italy during the Corona period As a true travel fanatic (I, Eveline Repko – Operations Manager Goes, don't work in the travel industry for nothing), my “travel heart” started beating fast again in August. Time to go on a trip! The dates were already set, now for the destination. I kept postponing the final booking for so long [...]
Poland, as a surprising business travel destination - Dzién Dorbry
Poland, a destination I, Eveline Repko – Operations Manager at Uniglobe Alliance Travel in Goes – hadn't visited often until the end of 2019. The reason for my visit was an invitation to the wedding of my nephew and his (now) Polish wife. As a Business Travel Consultant, I naturally wouldn't pass up a little 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: [...]
Doing business in Italy; we can again, but it was different for a while
Italy, the country where many of our clients normally travel to visit a factory, close a deal with a new customer, perform, or go shopping. But also the country where many tourists spend their holidays annually and enjoy “la dolce vita.” How different was [...]
Business travel recovers faster in Europe than U.S.
Press Release – Uniglobe Travel – July 1, 2020 “Business Travel to Recover Faster in Europe Than in the US” A global survey of Uniglobe Travel corporate clients reveals that many more European than American companies expect their employees to resume travel between now and 3 months. Only 32% of American companies indicated […]
A little light in the tunnel...
A glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel… Just before Easter, already several weeks ago, I wrote in my blog “Business as UN-usual” about how we had to pull out all the stops to repatriate, rebook, or move travelers and groups. That is now largely behind us, and our teams at UNIGLOBE Alliance Travel and […]
Sustainability in Corona time
Sustainability in Corona Times These are uncertain times with the global corona crisis. The pandemic is having a major impact on the economy, and a recession is in sight. Nevertheless, the crisis may not only have negative consequences. Time for reflection I, Marieke Bosch, Business Travel Consultant at UNIGLOBE Alliance Travel, am currently working, just like the rest of [...]
Singapore: modern business city in Asian atmosphere
Singapore During the Coronavirus Period This January, I, Anne-Marie Koopmans, Operational Manager of the Arnhem office at UNIGLOBE Alliance Travel, spent a few days in Singapore as a stopover on my way to Bali. Singapore is known as one of the busiest, but also the cleanest and safest cities in the world. Around the time […]