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By David Kelly, About.com Guide

What are corporate rates? Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Corporate rates are special rates offered to businesses or organizations by car rental, hotel, airline, or other travel providers.
What are blackout dates? Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Blackout dates are dates on which travel, or stay (such as in a hotel) are not allowed, either for certain per-negotiated rates or for rewards travel.
What is the TSA? Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Overview of the TSA and their programs that impact business travelers
A Review of the Red Mountain Resort, Ivans, Utah Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
A Review of the Red Mountain Resort, Ivans, Utah
Bringing Back the Fun to Business Travel Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Business travel is usually about business. But that doesn't mean you can make each business trip a little more fun. About.com's Guest Author and veteran business traveler Michell Haase explores way..
Traveling for Business When You Have a Disability Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Traveling can be tough in normal circumstances, but when you have a disability, it can be even harder. Guest Author Michell Haase outlines some tips for business travelers with disabilities
Michell Haase Biography Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Biography of Michell Haase, expert in traveling with disabilities
Controlling Mobile Data Costs Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
This article provides an overview of ways to save money on data roaming costs while traveling.
Tom DiAngelis Biography Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Biography of Tom DiAngelis.
Staying Healthy on Business Trips Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
It's hard to stay healthy while traveling for business--long hours, bad meals, not enough time to exercise. This article, by Tom DiAngelis, President of the Private Practice Section of the American..
Christian Gunning Biography Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
Biography of Christian Gunning, Wi-Fi expert.
Business Travel Insurance - When You Need it Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Travel insurance clearly makes sense for some types of family vacations, like cruises and such. But it's less clear that business travelers need travel insurance. In this article, we interview trav..
What is bulkhead seating? Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Bulkhead seating is a set of seats on airplanes that face the walls dividing sections of a plane
What is actual flying time? Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Actual flying time is the amount of time that an airplane flight is actually flying--when it's in the air.
Technology Travel Tips for Business Travelers Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012
This article provides an overview of how to save your data while traveling. It provides a number of handy tips for business travelers who want to ensure that their documents, pictures, and other i..
Review of Lorex Live Connect Home Video Monitoring System Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Business travelers are usually on the road. That means they're away from their homes and businesses. But it doesn't mean you have to be out of the loop. New video monitoring solutions now make it p..
What is IATAN? Created: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The IATAN is the International Airlines Travel Agent Network. It provides a way to define and accredit travel agents.
New Consumer Airline Regulations Created: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The United States Department of Transportation issued new consumer protection rules in 2011 that took effect in both 2011 and early 2012. There were a range of important new consumer protections bu..
What is a GDS (Global Distribution System)? Created: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A global distribution system (GDS) is a centralized (and computerized, of course) way to conduct travel-related transactions (such as ticket purchases). GDSs are used by travel agents and online se..
Things To Do in New York City For Business Travelers Created: Monday, February 20, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
If you've ever visited New York City, you know it never shuts down. But hopefully, if you're in New York City for business, you'll make sure you have a little extra time to explore once work is don..
A Review of the Holiday Inn Portsmouth New Hampshire Created: Monday, February 20, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A Review of the Holiday Inn Portsmouth New Hampshire Hotel
What is Bumping? Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Getting bumped from an airline flight means that the airline will not allow you on the plane and will compensate you for the flight. You can be voluntarily or involuntarily bumped from flights, but..
Boston Hotels Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
An overview of Boston hotels and hotel options for business travelers.
What is a Fare Basis (or fare code)? Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A fare basis (or fare code) is the code on which an airline ticket's fare is based on. For example, some fare codes allow upgrades, while others don't, and some fares are refundable while others ar..
What is a Segment? Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
When it comes to airline travel, a segment is a portion of an airline itinerary.
What is an Unrestricted Fare? Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Unrestricted fares are typically airline (or other transportation tickets) that do not have restrictions, such as Saturday night stay requirements
A Review of the Colonnade Hotel, Boston Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A Review of the Colonnade Hotel, Boston
How to Know What's Tax Deductible for Business Travel Created: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
When traveling it can sometimes be hard to know what's tax deductible and what's not. About.com's guest author and tax expert Frank Gruber outlines what business travelers should know about how to ..
What is VAT? Created: Thursday, December 15, 2011 Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011
VAT, or the Value Added Tax, is a tax levied by some counties based on the final consumption of goods.
Vacation Rentals for Business Travelers Created: Thursday, December 15, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Business travelers usually stay in hotels on trips, but more and more companies are considering non-traditional options such as extended stay hotels and even vacation rentals for employees taking b..
What is the "throw away ticket" ploy? Created: Thursday, December 15, 2011 Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011
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Business Travel Tax Deductions Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011
When it comes to the IRS and business travel deductions, it's good to know where you stand. About.com's guest author and tax expert Frank Gruber helps business travelers understand how to best prep..

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