Topic: Business Travel

Modern Etiquette: What they see is what you get

SEATTLE, Sept 6 (Reuters Life!) - "What they see is what you get," fashion consultant Georgia Donovan told the Sotheby's staff in her talk entitled "Appearance Matters." She expanded on the point with examples of how differences in geographic location, age, generation, ...
The buzz is back in Singapore's convention and exhibition industry as Asia-Pacific economies rebound and new casinos attract more visitors to one of the region's favourite meeting destinations. From telecom and hotel trade shows to Christian prayer meetings and home-decor fairs, conference ...
Nevada business travel executive pleads guilty in NYC court to $17M phony-trips fraudThe head of a Nevada company that manages business travel for major corporations admitted Wednesday she booked bogus trips to net herself $17 million — money prosecutors say she spent ...
Summary Box: CVS CEO received compensation of $14.4M in 2009, down from $17.4M in 2008CVS PAYS LESS TO CEO: CVS Caremark awarded less stock and options to its CEO last year and trimmed his performance-based cash bonus. President, CEO and Chairman Thomas ...
Small businesses find travel deductions tempting, but the IRS rules can be complicatedYou're planning a vacation, and thinking about taking some time during your trip to see a client. Maybe you can get a big tax deduction? Well, maybe not. Many small ...
Marriott moves to 4th-quarter profit as business travel starts to improveMarriott International Inc. returned to a fourth-quarter profit Thursday as the hotel operator continues to combat the waning recession, with occupancy rising but room rates lagging. The lodging company, known for brands ...
Expedia climbs to 4th-quarter profit from loss as more travelers book trips, starts dividendOnline travel company Expedia Inc. said Thursday that higher bookings lifted it to a fourth-quarter profit from a year-ago loss and declared its first-ever quarterly dividend. The news is ...
Summary Box: Marriott moves to 4th-quarter profit as business travel improvesTHE QUARTER: Marriott International Inc. returned to a fourth-quarter profit as business travel starts to gain traction and leisure travelers continue to take advantage of discounts. THE UPSIDE: Signs of a travel ...
Southwest, Continental post fourth-quarter profits, boosting hopes for industry recoverySouthwest Airlines made money in the fourth quarter, which was expected, and so did Continental, which was not. Both reports on Thursday boosted hopes that the airline industry is climbing back after a ...
Continental Airlines posts surprising 4Q profit as traffic rises, fuel spending fallsContinental Airlines Inc. earned a surprising profit in the fourth quarter thanks to higher traffic and lower fuel spending. Chairman and CEO Jeff Smisek said Thursday the airline is "seeing some ...
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