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Ditch the downtime

CityLodge — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:18:59 +0000

Travelling means being on the go…but it also has its fair share of just hanging around! Waiting for flights can be super-dull, particularly if they’re delayed. Instead of staring at the ceiling and twiddling your thumbs, make the most of it! Check in with the office If you’re managing staff, suppliers, or clients, now is [...]

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Co-workers in close quarters: dos and don’ts for travelling with the team

CityLodge — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:15:06 +0000

Travelling with your colleagues isn’t the same as travelling with your friends. You usually choose your friends – but you can’t choose your colleagues… Business-related trips have higher levels of stress than a holiday, and there are also professional boundaries to consider. The last thing you want is someone going ‘postal’ because you dozed off [...]

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Sneak peek inside his suitcase

CityLodge — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:58:58 +0000

Are you a high-flying businessman prone to travel and long-haul flights? In addition to clothes and other everyday articles, there are a few indispensable items which really should be inside every businessman’s suitcase. Take a look… A Dopp Bag All travelling gentlemen should own one of these – the Dopp bag is the original men’s [...]

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Managing staff from a distance

CityLodge — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:29:45 +0000

For business travellers constantly on the go, being out of the office conjures up images of slack employees lazing by the water cooler or surfing social media sites for hours on end instead of working… It really needn’t be this way, though – selecting the right team members is the first step. The people you [...]

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What to do when you’re delayed

CityLodge — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:58:29 +0000

There’s nothing worse than missing your flight … except perhaps sitting around the airport when you’re on time, but the airline isn’t! Here’s a quick guide to coping with those annoying travel delays … Minimising the risk of flight delays For a smooth schedule, planning is key – so don’t cut it fine! When organising [...]

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10 of the best bags: Luggage for the frequent flyer

CityLodge — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:51:09 +0000

There’s nothing worse than lugging around a large suitcase when you’re only going away for a short business trip, or finding yourself out of space when trying to squeeze all that you require for a long voyage into a tiny wheelie bag. Different trips definitely call for different types of baggage! But do you know [...]

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How to organise a business breakfast in another city

CityLodge — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:48:44 +0000

Going on a business trip and wanting to host a networking or business event for clients, colleagues, or other industry players in their city? Follow our ultimate guide to organising an out-of-town business breakfast! Work functions have traditionally taken the form of a business breakfast or dinner. Increasingly though, the business breakfast is gaining in [...]

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Suit yourself: style for the savvy business traveller

CityLodge — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:49:38 +0000

Deciding what clothes to pack for business travel can be a real headache – do you stick with the tried and tested (that trusty but boring grey suit), or go for broke with that colourful ensemble you’re dying to show off? For , there’s a fine line to tread between safe and savvy, but it [...]

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Where to find Wi-Fi when you’re on the move

CityLodge — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:53:52 +0000

Being away from the office on a business trip used to mean you were out of communication until you were back at your desk and near your fixed-line internet connection. No longer! With Wi-Fi, you can continue to browse the internet, check and send emails, and continue work as usual when you’re out in the [...]

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Best books for the business traveller

CityLodge — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:11:35 +0000

There’s a lot of waiting around involved in business travel – put all that time to good use and catch up on some reading, for business or for pleasure. Here’s our selection of 10 of the best books for the South African business traveller… TIP: The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique 13-digit [...]

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