How to Do Singapore Business Travel the Right Way

When you travel to Singapore for business, keep in mind these facts so you can be more knowledgeable about the local business culture...

Timing

Sales calls to Singaporean firms usually begin at 10am or later. Lunch is usually around 12:30pm, and Singaporeans usually like to enjoy a full hour of food and conversation. You should strive to be punctual to all meetings to show respect…but know that tardiness is widespread in Singapore, so expect to wait when you arrive at a meeting. People here seem to underestimate the time it takes to get from place to place.

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How to Put Your Best Foot Forward When Traveling to Dubai for Business

Business Travel In Dubai

Traveling to another country always entails some modification of behavior to fit in with the local culture. Traveling for business adds on another layer of pressure and complexity to the process since your livelihood depends on those meetings going well–one ignorant move can get in the way of you building those key relationships. Since Dubai [...]

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Qantas and Emirates Get Interim Approval

Qantas and Emirates Get Interim Approval

In this episode we touch on the implications on ACCC’s Interim approval on Qantas and Emirates’ partnership. Listen to the audio Travel News Summary: Hey there. Jake here from Business Travel Management with another news update. We’re going to be speaking about Virgin Australia, about the Qantas and Emirates partnership deal, and some aircraft announcements [...]

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The Top Business Travel Gadgets in Action

Must Have Travel Gadgets

To showcase the most useful gadgets I’ve found for business travel, let me show you a typical travelling day of a road warrior utilizing these gadgets…   After packing my carry on, I weigh it by attaching the Balanzza Mini digital luggage scale onto the handle of my Travelpro Crew 7 Rollaboard Suitcase to make [...]

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Tips For Choosing City Hotels

How To Choose A Hotel

Choosing a suitable place to crash and rejuvenate is important whether you travel for pleasure or for business. Below are some tips on how to choose a good hotel… Location If you’re traveling to a city, look for hotels near tourist spots in the city. These hotels tend to charge more, but you get to [...]

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How the Passbook App from Apple Will Streamline Your Travel

Apple Passbook App

Apple recently released their iOS 6, which includes a new default app called Passbook. Passbook acts as an electronic wallet for your digital coupons, membership cards, gift cards, movie tickets, and boarding passes. It collects information from other apps, emails, or through direct download and keeps all of the information organized and accessible. Passbook is [...]

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