This past Friday, New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority took an important new step. OMNY, or One Metro New York, is the city’s new fare payment system. Passengers who use OMNY pay their fares using a contactless card, or a digital wallet. Here are videos that demonstrate how to use them: Contactless card: Digital wallet: Riders […] Continue reading… from From swipe to tap
When you hit the road or take to the skies for a business trip abroad, you’ve got a lot on your mind. Even before you leave home, you need to plan the logistics of travel and assemble documents required for entry. While the business purpose of your visit dominates your focus, you’re also aware that […] Continue reading… from Business traveler, we’ve got your back!
Do you have colleagues traveling for work or moving to another country? Is your sales force traversing across continents? Entering a new international market can be a nerve-wracking proposition for even the most seasoned businessperson. How can you and your team avoid offending foreign business partners? Consider discussing etiquette. Booking.com’s recent research showed that 62% […] Continue reading… from Culture anyone?
Fiestas and performing arts are important parts of life in Spain. _________ is in a class by itself and is considered to reflect the soul of Spain. Flamenco Jai-alai Bull fighting A musical production Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from How do they celebrate fiestas in Spain?
From cross-cultural communication challenges, to last minute meeting changes, to unexpected traffic in an unfamiliar city, to your toothbrush not making it into your luggage, to needing a cup of coffee or a quick mile run, business travel requires expecting the unexpected. While staying in a larger hotel makes many solutions available on site or […] Continue reading… from What’s your unexpected?
Are you involved with your company’s global mobility program and the many moving parts that go with handling successful international relocations? Busy mobility professionals know that it’s easy for small details to pass unnoticed until things stop running smoothly, especially with all the juggling of local security, healthcare, tax, visas, benefits, and insurance. One of the […] Continue reading… from Don’t lose track of the small details!
Last week’s devastating fire in the Notre Dame Cathedral had onlookers struggling to comprehend the damage. Losing an irreplaceable piece of history prompted immediate, generous support toward rebuilding. But for those who never got a chance to lay eyes on the original 12th Century Paris masterpiece, that opportunity is now forever lost. The world is […] Continue reading… from What are you waiting for?
Which of the following is a greeting you might encounter in Gabon? a. Raising both hands into the air b. Hugging with air kisses (in the French manner) c. Taking someone’s offered hand with both hands d. Shaking the offered wrist or forearm e. All of the above f. None of the above Click here […] Continue reading… from How do you greet someone in Gabon?
Last month marked ten years since the launch of one of the world’s most popular rideshare networks, Uber. Since then, it has been joined by countless other car service networks, such as Lyft , Go-Jek, Grab, and Bolt. These networks are known for their convenience and competitive fares…but unfortunately, there is sometimes cause for concern about passenger safety. Here are a […] Continue reading… from The world’s most popular rideshare hits 10!
