San Francisco Limo Blog

5 of the Healthiest Airports in the World

Posted by Gulbahar Bhullar on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Best Airport Gyms in the World 

Frequent traveling can put a serious dent in your workout schedule. Bad airport food, jet lag and sitting for hours in small spaces, uncomfortable airports and through delayed flights can leave you feeling less than healthy. Even vacations can disrupt the most disciplined and committed among us. Airports have responded, though, by adding gyms and exercise spaces to keep you loose and limber before your long flight. Some airport gyms might even be worth a trip on their own. 

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Topics: Business travel, travel managers, corporate travel tips

Quick Guide To International Hotel Wi-Fi Options

Posted by Gulbahar Bhullar on Thu, Jun 06, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Where To Get Free Wi-Fi Overseas

In our last post, we gave you a list of the best and worst hotels for Wi-Fi options and promised to give you a picture of the international hotel Wi-Fi scene. This is also brought to you courtesy of the HotelChatter Annual Wi-Fi Report 2013. So without further ado, here it is. Those marked with an asterisk offer Wi-Fi for free.

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Topics: Business travel, travel managers, travel technology

3 Ways Your Boss Needs Your Help

Posted by Gulbahar Bhullar on Fri, Mar 29, 2013 @ 05:05 AM

Bosses Need Help, Too

Holding an important position in the corporate world is a stressful job. Couple that stress with the responsibility of leading a team of people, and you might find that you have one seriously temperamental and impatient boss. Much of the frustrations in management come from having too much on their plate, and getting no help when they most need it. If you notice that your boss is overwhelmed (but know that he or she would never ask for help), it might be time to start thinking about what you can do to help them out on your own accord. Usually anything you can do to for an overstressed boss will be noticed and appreciated; and who knows? Maybe helping your boss out will also improve the inner-office environment and make things more peaceful for you, too.

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Topics: travel managers, Executive Car Service, business development

Corporate Venues in San Francisco that Won’t Embarrass You

Posted by Gulbahar Bhullar on Fri, Mar 22, 2013 @ 05:05 AM

Host Elegant Company Meetings and Events

When traveling for business or hosing visitors from other states, finding meeting venues can be a challenge. You want something that conveys your business’s taste, power, and ability to plan while also not going overboard. There are plenty of ballrooms, museums, and auditoriums where you can conduct your events, but sometimes you need something smaller, more intimate, and maybe even less ostentatious. We’ve put together a list of some of the best corporate venues in San Francisco and the Bay Area, taking all of your needs into account. While it’s a fairly inclusive list, you should consider it a starting point. Even if none of these fit the bill, you can be certain another place in San Francisco will.

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Topics: travel managers, corporate events venues, San Francisco hotels, san francisco conference centers

Why Car Service is Necessary for San Francisco Business Travel

Posted by Gulbahar Bhullar on Mon, Feb 18, 2013 @ 05:05 AM

The Benefits of a Chauffeured Car Service in the Bay City

If San Francisco is a common destination during your business travel, you’re probably familiar with the awful traffic that always crops up around the city. So having reliable transportation, such as a chauffeured car service, is a must. Rental cars, cabs, and public transit are less reliable and punctual than a sedan, and they can’t add the same polish to your professional image.

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Topics: travel managers, cutting costs, productivity tips, travel budget, car service vs rental car, car service vs taxi, corporate travel tips, business development, Chauffeured Car

Negotiate with Travel Vendors to Save Big Money

Posted by Raj Mehta on Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @ 05:05 AM

Lower Costs and Keep Your Travel Budget on Track

As a travel manager, you must wear many hats and possess several and varied skills. Perhaps one of the most important abilities, though rarely considered during the hiring process for a travel coordinator, is negotiation. The word may bring to mind haggling, and in some cases you could end up doing exactly that, but the real spirit of negotiation is coming to a decision both your company and the vendor can be happy with. That means you don’t have to take the listed price as final, but you also shouldn’t offer drastically reduced bids to the hotels, airlines, and transportation services. With some simple tips and tricks, you could find yourself saving money on every aspect of travel for your executives, and over time, that money will add up—making you the hero of the day for lowering travel costs.

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Topics: travel managers, cutting costs, ground transportation, town cars, Executive Car Service, travel budget