In the mid-1990s, reports circulated of a hyper-driven New York advertising executive who had finally permitted herself a getaway, to the Himalayas. And yet, she insisted on daily contact with headquarters, relying--not always successfully--on a briefcase-sized satellite phone with a retractable antenna, much to the consternation and bemusement of her companions and Sherpa escorts. Today's digital road warriors can walk and talk with considerably more ease. Where business travelers once had to rely on expensive, brick-size devices--"like the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X mobile phone, or the "green machine" granddaddy of PDAs, the Apple Newton (remarkably, still beloved by some)--they...
Talking Points
In the mid-1990s, reports circulated of a hyper-driven New York advertising executive who had finally permitted herself a getaway, to the Himalayas. And yet, she insisted on daily contact with headquarters, relying--not always... more
Shifting Loyalties
What began over a decade ago as a series of loose marketing agreements between airlines has grown into three giant alliances known as Star, oneworld and SkyTeam—global partnerships that encompass most of the... more
Growing Pains
As the world suffers, the glare of attention has returned again and again to the Middle Eastern emirate of Dubai, exposing the supposed ruin of an economic golden boy. Tales of expats losing... more
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Sightseeing Made Simple
On business trips, time is precious. All day meetings and business meals dominate your time. Visiting the local sights does not have to be out of the question. Check out our exclusive sightseeing 4-Hour Guides, each designed for the tightest schedule.
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