Business travelers are feeling the stress of stringent security measures, cancellations and delayed flights according to a new Orbit survey on corporate travel. The report notes that majority of US biz travelers travel mainly within the US (so much for international business travel); China and India being the two international destinations of interest. Cities and hotels hoping to attract the corporate traveler should take the cue and step up on amenities for frayed nerves – comfort foods, healthier complimentary breakfasts, spa services and relaxation routines. Free high-speed internet access is a given (hotels cannot claim to be business-friendly while charging for broadband access!).
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Vijay Dandapani
Co-founder and president of a New York based hotel company for 24 years. Grew the firm to five hotels in Manhattan and also developed a greenfield project at MacArthur airport, New York. Speaker at numerous prestigious forums including Economy Hotels World Asia, Lodging Conference, NYU, Columbia University Real Estate Roundtable, Baruch College's Zicklin School and ALIS. President and ceo of New York City Hotel Association since January 2017. View all posts by Vijay Dandapani