According to a recent report by TravelPerk, 61% of U.S. companies plan to increase their travel budgets this year, recognizing the dual benefits of revenue generation and bolstering employee morale. 

The report underscores that the C-suite executives are increasingly acknowledging the pivotal role of business travel in delivering a solid return on investment. On average, these leaders attribute about a third of their companies’ 2023 sales growth to the direct impact of in-person meetings. This trend highlights the indispensable nature of face-to-face interactions in building and maintaining client relationships, with a compelling 95 percent of leaders indicating that their company would likely lose customers without such in-person engagements. Read More

We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to the Teddy’s Platinum Rewards Program – the award-winning Nomad restaurant in Westport, CT. This remarkable dining venue, heralded as Connecticut Magazine’s Statewide Best New Restaurant of 2023, is now part of our rewards catalog. All members can now redeem Teddy’s Platinum Reward Miles for gift cards to enjoy an unparalleled dining experience at Nomad. Read More

Originally opening its doors in 1948, the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is now underway with a $19BIL investment in its transformative re-development program with phase 1 scheduled for completion in December 2026. Building two giant new terminals, expanding and modernizing existing terminals, streamlining roadways, and including popular local retail and dining, the new JFK will be a modern, 21st-century world-class airport for all to enjoy.

However, with all that the re-development program will deliver to travelers and the community, there are some notable impacts along the way that travelers will need to be mindful of when booking and planning airport travel, particularly when it comes to JFK Terminal 1 and JFK Terminal 5. Read More

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 27, 2024: The MTA board OKed the congestion pricing plan, paving the way for $15 tolls (and up) starting the summer of 2024. Passenger vehicles will be charged $15, trucks will be charged anywhere from $24-$36 depending on size, and motorcycles will be charged $7.50. There are some exemptions — and some caveats. Get more information on this decision.

NYC congestion tolls have been the topic of conversation for years now and it continues to be a dynamic situation, but at last, it seems that an approved program will be implemented in the Spring of 2024.

According to Bloomberg, the timing of the program’s implementation could not be better. The MTA is struggling to recover pre-Covid ridership levels, particularly on the longer-distance Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road lines.Projections of NYC congestion pricing’s effect show that up to 45,000 additional riders would use the MTA each weekday. Meanwhile, the state plans to reinvest nearly 100% of the congestion revenues back into the MTA system.  Read More

Tweed New Haven Regional Airport photographed on August 16, 2022.

Avelo Airlines started offering service at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in the fall of 2021, ushering in a new era of convenient, reliable and affordable air service for business travelers. The airline’s arrival also created more than 100 airline jobs and is contributing to near-term local economic impact exceeding $20 million. If you haven’t yet booked a flight on Avelo Airlines, here’s what you need to know about this closer-to-home convenience. Read More