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How to manage bad weather and business trips

Business travelers need to keep working even when the weather isn’t great. These tips might help.

Weather events and climate change consistently rank as top risks that business travelers may encounter. The unusual three-year La Niña weather cycle that ended early this year contributed to detrimental weather, including frequent and intense periods of drought, extreme heat and torrential rainfall. La Niña’s effects will persist for a while, potentially affecting business trips in ways you haven’t considered. What can travelers do? Keep reading.

1. Tune into weather news.

Check the weather forecast regularly to understand how conditions may affect travel. Weather apps and websites are good resources to track conditions at the destination city and along the travel route. World weather, extreme climates, and cyclical events, like hurricane and tornado seasons, are studied and tracked by agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States and the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) .

2. Pack right.

Select clothing and accessories suitable for the expected weather conditions. Layered clothing can help regulate body temperature and hopefully keep travelers comfortable longer should the weather change. Keep essentials like snacks, water, medications, chargers, and other necessities close at hand for unexpected delays.

3. Travel safe.

Travel routes and modes of transportation can be affected by adverse weather conditions. Whenever possible, avoid tight scheduling – this applies to planned arrival times and layovers and scheduled meetings and events. Build in ample travel time to avoid arriving late (or not at all) to important meetings. Exercise caution and best judgement when operating vehicles. Don’t overestimate abilities to navigate poor conditions like snowy or icy roads, low light, dense fog, ash clouds, smoke, or flooding. If unfavorable conditions are expected, consider contracting shared ride services and local operators who are more familiar with weather conditions in that destination.

4. Know the travel policy.

Business travelers should consult their organization’s travel policy for risk support, guidance, contingency plans, and ancillary items like travel insurance information. Review the company’s emergency procedures and know who to contact in case of an emergency while on the road. This might involve human resources, insurance carriers and third-party assistance providers.

5. Power up.

Keep technology charged and consider investing in backup power sources to remain connected as long as possible should disruptions occur.

6. Communication is key.

If risky weather events seem imminent, business travelers need to be able to contact and keep in touch with colleagues, clients, travel providers and family. Information is critical to safety and wellbeing.

For travelers and travel managers, BCD’s award-winning TripSource® total trip management platform makes journeys easier. TripSource can be used to schedule and cancel trips and share travel updates, including up-to-the-minute flight information about delays, gate changes and cancellations. Travelers can get alerts about weather, security and transportation events that may affect a trip. The Document Vault stores digital travel documents, travel insurance details and more for access when needed. Business travelers may even click to call to speak directly with an agent for support.

7. Go virtual.

If travel conditions are extremely challenging, consider arranging virtual meetings, video conferences, or conference calls as an alternative to in-person meetings.

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How to Manage Business Travel Risks in the Winter

Traveling for business in the winter can make a bad season for productivity even worse. In this post, we’ll discuss how to mitigate the risks of winter travel and how to keep employees safe, engaged, and productive throughout.

The Many Complexities of Winter Travel

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The scene is all too familiar to most business travelers. You’re sitting at the airport gate, not sure whether it’s worth pulling out your laptop again. Your flight’s been delayed by an hour at this point. The last update from the gate agent said the flight would be leaving any minute now, but you doubt it. The plane hasn’t even arrived at the gate yet. You’re not sure whether to reschedule meetings the next day and book another night at a hotel, or if you should wait it out.

This is any business traveler’s worst nightmare. During the winter—when blizzards and high winds make travel even more unpredictable—this scenario is all too common.

This blog will examine business travel risks in the winter—plus what you can do about those threats. By taking a few specific steps, you can minimize the headache for your employees and maximize your business efficiency.

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We have already written about the hazards of winter weather . These challenges apply to any business. But what about for business travelers? The fact is, winter weather is even more impactful on business travelers than on stationary employees. Here are some of the unique threats winter weather poses to traveling employees:

Disrupted travel schedules

Flight delays, crowded planes, poorly lit airports. Time spent making the trip from one city to another is typically not the most enjoyable. (Why else would people be willing to pay such a premium for first class ? As an example, in July 2018, an American Airlines flight from New York City to London cost $915. A first-class ticket on the same flight: $5,407.)

Experienced business travelers know how to mitigate these risks. Unfortunately, winter weather can throw a wrench in even the best-laid travel plans. These threats start early. On a single day in 2019 —before winter had even officially begun—over 700 flights were canceled and 4,500 more were delayed due to winter storms.

Travel disruptions like this are frustrating for the employee and can be costly for your organization. Are your business travelers going to miss meetings because they can’t get back on time? Do they have a plan for working remotely?

Make sure that you stay up to date on any potential winter weather travel disruptions in the areas your employees are traveling to—and make sure you have a plan in place if such disruptions do emerge.

Decreased productivity

Traveling for business in the winter can make a bad season for productivity even worse. Winter on its own is bad enough. Each year, the loss of productivity during the winter is estimated to be upwards of $50 billion.

On its own, travel also usually means a loss of productivity. For the typical business traveler, the cost of travel-related mishaps will add up to 2.3 lost work days and $1,475 in missed productivity over the course of a year.

So, what about when these two things come together? If you aren’t prepared, it can be disastrous for employee productivity. You cannot control the weather, but you can make sure that you are informed about the upcoming forecast and have a plan for your business travelers.

Threats to physical well-being

Although travel disruptions and lost productivity are legitimate concerns, nothing is more important than keeping your business travelers safe. Winter weather brings unique threats—ones that your business travelers might not be used to dealing with. It’s your job to make sure that they are safe and informed while they are traveling on your organization’s behalf.

If they will be working outside at all, make sure they know how to stay safe working in cold weather . It is most likely, though, that the primary risks for your business travelers will involve getting from Point A to Point B.

While locals may know when to stay off the roads, your business travelers likely will not. They also may not have experience driving in icy conditions—especially in an unfamiliar city.

You need to be able to proactively communicate to your business travelers when they should stay off the road. Make sure you have a way to monitor emergency weather alerts and road conditions in the cities that your business travelers are working in on any given day.

One way to do this automatically is to implement a threat monitoring system , like AlertMedia’s. It pulls threat data from hundreds of trusted sources (like the National Weather Service) and analysts from around the world—then automatically warns you when one of your traveling employees could be at risk. This is crucial if you have business travelers in multiple cities at a given time, especially during the winter.

There is a strong business case for mitigating the risks of winter weather. We have already talked about the billions of dollars of lost productivity that can come from failing to plan for business travel in the winter.

But more importantly, protecting your winter business travelers is a crucial part of fulfilling your organization’s duty of care : the responsibility to protect employees from unnecessary risk of harm when working or traveling on your behalf. While your employees are traveling, they are your responsibility—both legally and morally.

Following the tips below will help your organization fulfill its duty of care and keep business travelers safe during the winter:

1. Facilitate an employee-driven risk assessment

It’s important for the traveler—in conjunction with his or her manager—to perform a travel risk assessment before the trip. Identifying the primary threats that may exist at and en route to the given travel destination—plus which of those threats are relevant to the traveler and his or her plans—is critical. This will also give you an opportunity to share any specific guidance on preparing to work in cold weather.

HR and travel managers can help facilitate this process by providing location-specific threat information at the time of booking. This involves—at the very least—an overview of any ongoing threats in the area (protests, dangerous areas, etc.) and the weather forecast for the duration of the trip. An emergency communication system with local threat monitoring and intelligence capabilities can automate this process—by continuously monitoring for threats around the world, calculating the proximity of those threats to your business travelers, and instantly alerting you when relevant threats arise.

2. Keep open and clear lines of communication

A recent study found that 16 percent of U.S.-based business travelers and 40 percent of UK-based business travelers feel their employer doesn’t do enough to maintain communication channels while they’re traveling. This is a major problem: Ensuring employees can freely and regularly communicate with people back at their home office is vital to minimizing the risks of business travel.

If there is a winter storm on the way, your employees may have questions about whether to try to make it to the airport—or if they should re-book their flight. Ideally, you will have already reached out to them about any issue like this before they even get the chance to ask. But regardless, your business travelers need to know how to respond to your messages and how to reach out to you if they have any more questions. By opening the lines of communication and providing travelers with multiple channels to communicate, HR and travel managers can ensure traveling employees always have a lifeline when they need help.

3. Implement a travel policy with detailed safety procedures

Only 60 percent of companies have an official corporate travel policy in place, and that’s a huge missed opportunity. A detailed travel policy gives your organization a chance to share guidelines and best practices that will help keep traveling employees safe. The travel policy should include thorough information on safe booking practices, including detailed hotel and transportation safety procedures.

In this travel policy, there should be a dedicated section for winter weather safety tips . Tell your employees what they should expect when traveling during the winter—and steps they can take before the trip to mitigate the risks. They should also know the channels you plan to use to keep in touch with them during their time away.

Once you have read up on the risks that winter weather poses for your business travelers, it’s time to consider the ways you can leverage modern technology to meet your duty of care.

With a robust, two-way emergency notification system like AlertMedia, you can perform wellness checks, determine current employee needs, and communicate with traveling employees over multiple channels. You can also use AlertMedia’s real-time location tracking and geofencing capabilities—to instantly visualize where your traveling employees are at any given time. You can then quickly communicate with any business travelers currently located within a particular geographical area.

Winter weather poses real threats to business travelers’ safety and productivity. Make sure your organization is prepared to handle those threats— before the first blizzards hit.

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How the Weather Affects Business Transportation

A lot of businesses spend a considerable amount of time and money on transportation. After all, many companies need to rely on deliveries and shipments to move products around the country. However, as anyone who’s done business knows, sometimes things get delayed due to outside factors that are beyond your control. In this post, we’ll explore how weather conditions can delay business transportation so you can better plan your logistics strategy.

If tracking the weather gets increasingly difficult, several online services can help you chart the weather for your business needs. Whether it’s Ambleside weather or Arezzo weather, these APIs are perfectly capable of accurate weather statistics that can help you streamline all your business transportation.

Severe Weather Event Impact

Severe weather events can impact business travel. For example, the recent winter storms in the Midwest and Northeast had a significant impact on business travel. Because of these storms, there were widespread flight cancellations and delays throughout much of February 2019. The heavy rains and thunderstorms that hit Abruzzo, Marche, and Molise in mid-2021 also caused major delays to flights and other forms of transportation, though the storms did weaken significantly before they hit Rome. During this period, many employees were unable to make it to work because of the transportation problems caused by snowfall and ice accumulation at airports across the country.

As a result, some companies had to close their doors temporarily due to staffing shortages, while others simply decided not to open at all because they could not get enough employees into work safely or on time. Some businesses even sent workers home early so that they could avoid driving during dangerous conditions such as icy roads or whiteout blizzard conditions that made it impossible for them even if they wanted to! This is just one example of how severe weather events can impact business travel – but there are many other ways that bad weather can lead to disrupting your plans for moving people around safely or swiftly from place A through B without much delay getting where they need them to go next (which may require some extra effort).

When it comes to snow , there are a few things you should think about; the first is that you need to be prepared for whatever the weather brings. This means having a winter jacket, boots, and gloves ready for any sudden temperature changes, as well as keeping an emergency kit in your trunk.

Additionally, if you plan on driving during the winter months, make sure that you keep up with your vehicle maintenance by getting a thorough checkup from a professional mechanic and replacing any worn-down parts before they cause problems on the road.

Once at work or home, if snow is falling heavily outside of your windows, then it could be best to close them completely shut so that indoor air isn’t contaminated by outdoor pollutants like dirt or pollution particles; this will help reduce stress levels over time, too.

Wind and Hail

Wind and hail are both weather conditions that can cause travel delays. Wind can cause trees to fall onto roads, which will slow down traffic. Hail is more likely to damage cars, but it can also cause problems for airplanes because the ice shards make it easier for planes to crash. If you are driving in a storm, use your headlights and keep an eye out for other drivers who may be having difficulty seeing due to the bad weather conditions.

If you’re planning on flying during a storm, check with your airline before going anywhere so that they know when you’ll arrive at the airport. Be aware of flight cancellations or delays, as well as any changes in departure times so that there aren’t any surprises when you get there!

If you’re driving on icy roads during a hailstorm, try not to go too fast or accelerate suddenly—it could cause a loss of control over your vehicle, which could lead to an accident if another car comes flying towards yours! In July of 2021, hailstorms shed pellets the size of fists in between Fidenza and Firenzuola breaking windshields and disrupting commutes. With this in mind, if possible, avoid traveling altogether until after the initial snowfall and hail have passed since these types of storms tend not only to affect air travel but roadways too!

Flooding can impact the availability of public transportation, taxis, and rental cars. In Houston, Texas, for example, a flood led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in July 2016.

While flooding may not cause travel delays or cancellations on its own, it can make the roads less safe for drivers and pedestrians alike. Drivers should take extra precautions when driving through flooded areas since road conditions may be less than ideal after heavy rainfall.

Floods also make it difficult for emergency vehicles—such as ambulances—to reach their destinations quickly because they must drive through high water levels first; this can put lives at risk if an ambulance driver cannot get through quickly enough.

Heat and Drought

Heat and drought can cause traffic congestion, delays, breakdowns, and accidents. The heat is the main culprit behind the extra strain on your business transportation fleet.

Humid air reduces fuel efficiency, making it harder to get where you need to go quickly and efficiently. In addition to an increased number of breakdowns due to overheating engines, drivers may become dehydrated or exhausted driving in these conditions.

The combination of all these factors increases the risk for accidents, as well as delays that could cost your company money in lost productivity or revenue if shipments are delayed too long because of weather conditions beyond anyone’s control.

Make Sure You Plan Your Business Travel Around the Weather

Business travel is not immune to weather. When it’s raining outside, your employees may be more likely to take the day off. If there’s snow on the ground, some may choose not to drive in it or risk driving in icy conditions.

You might even see a decrease in customer traffic if people are worried about being stranded at home due to extreme weather conditions. The same goes for suppliers and vendors: poor weather can cause them to reschedule deliveries and pick-ups that are crucial for your business operations.

As you can see, there are many factors involved in how the weather affects business transportation. It is important to consider all of these when planning your next trip. For example, if there was bad weather in one town but good weather in another, then it would make sense to choose that second option instead.

The same goes for driving conditions, too: if there are dangerous roads due to flooding or snowfall, then it makes more sense to go by train or plane, instead, so you don’t risk getting stuck somewhere else!

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Weather warning

David Grant, Associate Consultant, Healix, shares expert advice on how to prepare and protect business travellers in extreme weather situations

We’re seeing stories about extreme weather published nearly every day. Recent headlines reveal the impacts of Storm Henk hitting the UK, causing thousands of homes to flood, and wildfires north of Perth, both events becoming more frequent owing to climate change.

If we look ahead, it’s safe to assume 2024 could rival 2023 for being the hottest year on record. The travel industry, including airlines, hotels and tour operators will continue to be affected, which is a big consideration for businesses whose staff regularly travel the globe.

Encouragingly, businesses do recognise the risk of extreme weather as a long-term issue. Our latest Risk Radar report, which surveyed 500 travel and security risk managers across eight sectors, revealed that 43% see extreme weather as the biggest risk to their operations by 2030. Worryingly, 25% don’t have a plan in place to mitigate risk around climate or sustainability.

Who is at risk?

When we consider location, extreme weather is indiscriminate. When once extreme weather events were expected in only certain parts of the world, climate change is now a truly global threat. Low risk environments are increasingly experiencing natural disaster events – such as the 2021 flooding across swathes of Western and Central Europe. Although less developed countries are far more likely to be heavily impacted by these events, and sustain greater casualties, no country is exempt.

When drilled down, our research shows certain industries should take extra care. Media, for example, is ranked as a highly impacted industry at 83% thanks to the risks involved in reporting on extreme weather events at source. The manufacturing industry is even more highly impacted (86%), due to operations being widely dispersed across physical environments.

Monitor intelligence and trends

Firstly, those organising business travel need to stay abreast of developments in the country the employee is travelling to – using data from multiple reliable sources. Office locations overseas (and at home) should undergo routine risk assessments, especially if located on a flood plain or vulnerable to wildfires or landslides. External suppliers or embedded analysts can be valuable for collecting and analysing intelligence, identifying new or evolving risks and monitoring long-term trends.

Make a plan, and test it out

Using verified information, businesses should develop comprehensive travel risk policies as well as emergency guidelines to extract staff from challenging environments, looking at; staff exposure, infrastructure, evacuation routes, ports of departure, operational issues and escalation signals that indicate a deterioration in the local environment.

Actionable and tested plans should include evacuation plans, established primary and secondary methods of communication, and the assurance that personnel, assets, and sites are all well-equipped to handle natural disaster risks. Staff need to be made aware of all safety and emergency procedures, with ‘Dos and Don’ts’ clearly communicated.

Understand personalised risk profiles

Understanding the personalised risk profile of the person travelling, is imperative. For example, their level of travel experience, their ability to speak the country’s language or whether they have any health issues like asthma – leaving them more vulnerable to poor air quality.

Once these distinctive circumstances and characteristics have been established, businesses should put the best support in place. Can travelling staff be trained in first aid? Can they be appointed a translator? Do they have their medication to hand? Do they have access to emergency helplines and a clear step-by-step procedure?

Insure to reassure

Finally, businesses need to have the correct travel insurance, and general insurance, in place to protect their staff overseas – to cover them for all risks. Without it, there could not only be injury or loss of life, but also catastrophic financial costs, and major damage to reputation.

In conclusion

Ultimately, it is impossible to eliminate all travel risks, but proactive planning and a cautious approach can significantly reduce potential hazards. By incorporating these recommendations, businesses can maximise the safety of their staff while working overseas.

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Business Travel’s Rebound Is Being Hit by a Slowing Economy

By the early fall, domestic business travel was back up to nearly two-thirds of its prepandemic level. But companies have now begun to cut back.

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Business travel came back this year more strongly than most industry analysts had predicted in the depths of the pandemic, with domestic travel rebounding by this fall to about two-thirds of the 2019 level.

But in recent weeks, it appears to have hit a new hurdle — companies tightening their spending in a slowing economy.

Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst for Atmosphere Research, said that corporate travel managers have told him in the last few weeks that companies have started to ban nonessential business travel and increase the number of executives needed to approve employee trips. He said he was now predicting that corporate travel would soften slightly for the rest of the year and probably remain tepid into the first quarter of 2023.

Mr. Harteveldt also said his conversations led him to believe that business travel would “come in below the levels airline executives discussed in their third-quarter earnings calls.”

Airlines were bullish on those earnings calls, a little over a month ago. Delta Air Lines, for one, said 90 percent of its corporate accounts “expect their travel to stay the same or increase” in the fourth quarter. United Airlines, too, said its strong third-quarter results suggested “durable trends for air travel demand that are more than fully offsetting any economic headwinds.”

Hotels, too, were optimistic. Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive of Hilton, said on his earnings call that overall occupancy rates had reached more than 73 percent in the third quarter, with business travel showing growing strength.

The change in mood has come as the economy has more visibly slowed. Technology companies, in particular, have been announcing significant layoffs. Housing lenders have also been reducing staff, as rising mortgage rates cut into their business.

The travel industry has long relied on business travel for both its consistency and profitability, with companies often willing to spend more than leisure travelers. When the pandemic almost completely halted business travel in 2020, people were forced to meet via teleconference, and many analysts predicted that the industry would never fully recover.

But business travel did come back. As the economy reopened, companies realized that in-person meetings serve a purpose. In a survey taken in late September by the Global Business Travel Association, a trade group, corporate travel managers estimated that their employers’ business travel volume in their home countries was back up to 63 percent of prepandemic levels, and international business travel was at 50 percent of those levels.

One reason international business travel has not come back as strongly, Mr. Harteveldt said, is that some employers have imposed restrictions on high-priced business-class airline tickets for long-haul flights. He said employers are instead requiring travelers to take a cheaper connecting flight or to fly nonstop in premium economy or regular economy class.

“Travelers are telling managers they won’t fly long-haul in economy if they have to go directly to a meeting when they arrive,” Mr. Harteveldt said.

What will business travel look like in the next year?

Pandemic travel restrictions will probably play less of a role. A survey by Tourism Economics, U.S. Travel Association and J.D. Power released in October found that 42 percent of corporate executives had policies in place restricting business travel because of the pandemic, down from 50 percent in the second quarter. Over half expected pandemic-related business travel policies to be re-evaluated in the first half of 2023.

With Americans able to work remotely, many are combining professional and leisure travel, airline and hotel executives said on recent earnings calls. That was a big reason travel did not drop off in September, when the peak vacation period ended, as it used to in years past.

Jan Freitag, national director for hospitality market analytics at CoStar Group, said hotel occupancy by business travelers currently varies by market, with occupancies high in markets like Nashville, Miami and Tampa, Fla. — places where business travelers may well be taking “bleisure” trips. But hotel occupancies by business travelers are low in markets like Minneapolis, San Francisco and Houston.

Mr. Freitag said the lower hotel occupancies in some cities may reflect a lower return-to-office rate in those places, which reduces the ability to have in-person business meetings.

Mr. Freitag said he was “very bullish on group travel, trips for meetings, association events, to build internal culture.” Those trips will recover more quickly, he predicted, than individual business travel.

“It’s all about building relationships,” he said. “It’s very hard to do that online.”

On the other hand, short business meetings and employee training sessions may continue to be conducted online, which is less expensive than in person, said Grant Caplan, president of Procurigence, a consulting firm in Houston that advises companies on their spending for business travel, meetings and events.

Even as business travel has resumed, hotels, airlines and airports still have inadequate staffing. A survey of hoteliers by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, a trade group, released in October found that 87 percent of respondents were experiencing staffing shortages. Although that was an improvement over May , when 97 percent of respondents said they were short-staffed, the current findings do not bode well for smooth hotel stays.

Disruptions in flying, particularly in the United States and Europe — because of weather delays, inadequate flight crews or air traffic control and security issues at airports — have been notoriously high, particularly earlier this year.

Although “we can’t say that these disruptions have discouraged business travel, they have clearly complicated” the experience for travelers, said Kathy Bedell, senior vice president of the Americas and affiliate program for BCD Travel, a travel management company.

Kellie Kessler, a pharmaceutical clinical researcher in Raleigh, N.C., said the travel disruptions she faced this year were too much. She changed jobs recently to take one that requires her to travel on business 10 percent of the time, compared with 80 percent in her previous position.

“The reason I took a nontravel position is that I can count on one hand the number of on-time flights I had this year,” she said.

And flight disruptions have led to a decline in some road warriors’ loyalty to airlines, even those who have accrued elite status in the carriers’ frequent-flier programs.

“The disruptions overall have caused me to be less loyal to any one airline,” said Trey Thriffiley, chief executive of QIS Aviation Group a consulting company in Savannah, Ga., that advises individuals and companies about their use of private jets. He is also an elite member of the loyalty programs at Delta, United and American Airlines. “Instead of searching by preferred airline or even cheapest price,” he said, “I search for direct flights or connecting flights to cities closest to where I live that I can drive home from if I need to.”

Airlines’ bullish forecasts notwithstanding, some experts find prospects for business travel this fall and next year extremely murky.

They say they cannot accurately predict how strong business travel will be and what airfares and hotel room rates will look like because of many unknowns, including the duration of the war in Ukraine and its impact on the European and global economies; increasing gasoline and jet fuel prices; and rising inflation, recession fears and political uncertainty.

Mr. Harteveldt, the travel industry analyst, said the recovery of business travel varies by geographic region, with the United States rebounding faster than Europe.

He said the Chinese government could be using its reopening strategy “in a geopolitical way,” adding, “If a country is more friendly, China will grant access to that country’s business and leisure travelers rather than to travelers from countries with which China has greater political differences.”

He predicted that 2023 would be a “difficult year” for business travel unless the war in Ukraine “comes to an abrupt end and there is more certainty about oil and the price of jet fuel.” Also a factor, he said, could be decisions by companies that may have added too much staff during the pandemic to save money by reducing business travel rather than by laying people off.

“If there’s a symbol that can be used to describe the outlook for business travel in 2023, it’s a question mark,” he said. “No airline, travel management company or travel manager can be 100 percent certain what 2023 will bring right now. It’s one of the most confounding, confusing times to be in business travel, perhaps in decades.”

In a report issued in August, Mike Eggleton, director of research and intelligence at BCD Travel, had a similar take on the immediate future for business travel. “Producing a credible travel pricing forecast in the current environment is incredibly difficult,” he wrote. “The near-term travel outlook is more uncertain than ever. Volatility has never been so high and seems likely to persist. There’s vast variation in market performance and outlook.”

Going forward, Ms. Bedell said, perhaps the overriding question about business travel will be whether the trip is necessary.

“Client-facing and revenue-generating travel is taking a priority over internal meetings,” she said.

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Business travelers include people traveling for work-related training, meetings, conventions, research, and volunteer work. In 2017, an estimated 4.8 million U.S. residents traveled overseas for business.

Before You Go

• See your healthcare provider or a  travel medicine specialist  at least a month before you leave the United States. If you don't have that much time, even a  last-minute  visit can be useful.
• Check  CDC Destination pages to see what vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination.
• Pack a  travel health kit  with your allowed prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines (enough to last your whole trip, plus extra), first aid supplies, and your health insurance card.

Business travelers may need to begin work as soon as they arrive at their destination. Jet lag can affect your ability to work. You can take steps to minimize the effects of jet lag.

• If you have a few days before you leave, try to shift your sleep cycle a couple of hours, depending on where you're going.
• Eat small meals to avoid stomach aches or other problems.
• Avoid alcohol as it disrupts sleep.
• Use caffeine and exercise strategically, these may help you stay alert throughout the day, but avoid these in the evening.
• Drink plenty of water.
• If you are sleepy during the day, take short naps to help you feel better during the day, yet still sleep at night .

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In addition to the stress of traveling, business travelers may also be stressed due to their work and activities. To lessen the health effects of stress, try to do the following:

• Eat healthy meals.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Get enough sleep .
• Stay in regular contact with friends and family at home.

Choose safer foods and drinks. It’s safer to only eat food that has been fully cooked and served hot, especially in middle- and low-income countries. Fruits or vegetables are safer to eat if you can peel them yourself or wash them in bottled or disinfected water. Bottled water  is a common option for most travelers. However, some bottled water can be risky depending on where the bottled water comes from and how it has been treated. Look for unopened, factory-sealed bottled water. Do not get ice in drinks, it was likely made with tap water.

In addition to using resources provided by your employer, if you get sick or injured  and need immediate medical attention while you’re on your business trip, contact the  U.S. embassy  in your destination; they can help you locate medical services in your area as well as notify friends, family, or your employer in case of an emergency. For more information, see Getting Health Care During Travel.

After Travel

If you traveled and feel sick, particularly if you have a fever, talk to a healthcare provider and tell them about your travel. 

If you need medical care abroad, see Getting Health Care During Travel .

Long-Term or Frequent Travelers

Long-term or frequent travelers to the same destination have a greater risk of getting infected, sometimes without symptoms, during travel. If you are a long-term or frequent traveler, consider having a thorough medical exam or interview with your healthcare provider after you return to the United States.

A post-travel medical visit typically includes discussing your travel itinerary in detail with your healthcare provider. They may ask detailed questions about potential high-risk exposures related to food, water, animals, and people. The physical exam portion of the visit focuses on specific signs and symptoms and may include getting blood tests that let you know if you have been infected with certain diseases and if you need treatment.

More Information

• Yellow Book: The Business Traveler
• CDC Foundation Business Pulse : Doing Business Abroad? CDC Helps You Travel Safe and Smart
• Business Pulse Travelers’ Health Infographic

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IRS Tax Tip 2023-15, February 7, 2023

Whether someone travels for work once a year or once a month, figuring out travel expense tax write-offs might seem confusing. The IRS has information to help all business travelers properly claim these valuable deductions.

Here are some tax details all business travelers should know

Business travel deductions are available when employees must travel away from their  tax home  or  main place of work  for business reasons. A taxpayer is traveling away from home if they are away for longer than an ordinary day's work and they need to sleep to meet the demands of their work while away.

Travel expenses  must be ordinary and necessary. They can't be lavish, extravagant or for personal purposes.

Employers can deduct travel expenses paid or incurred during a  temporary work assignment  if the assignment length does not exceed one year.

Travel expenses for  conventions  are deductible if attendance benefits the business. There are special rules for conventions held  outside North America .

Deductible travel expenses include:

• Travel by airplane, train, bus or car between your home and your business destination.
• Fares for taxis or other types of transportation between an airport or train station and a hotel, or from a hotel to a work location.
• Shipping of baggage and sample or display material between regular and temporary work locations.
• Using a personally owned car for business.
• Lodging and  meals .
• Dry cleaning and laundry.
• Business calls and communication.
• Tips paid for services related to any of these expenses.
• Other similar ordinary and necessary expenses related to the business travel.

Self-employed individuals or farmers with travel deductions

• Those who are self-employed can deduct travel expenses on  Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship) .
• Farmers can use  Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Farming .

Travel deductions for the National Guard or military reserves

National Guard or military reserve servicemembers can claim a deduction for unreimbursed travel expenses paid during the  performance of their duty .

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Well-organized records  make it easier to prepare a tax return. Keep records such as receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support a deduction.

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Women’s Business Clothes for Travel and Sightseeing

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Business travel can be exhausting, but sometimes you can sneak in a bit of sightseeing. While a large portion of your time may be spent in meetings or conference rooms, try to take some time to explore. Check out our roundup of the best women’s business clothes for travel!

Women’s Business Clothes for Travel

Written By: Megan Biller

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Comfortable Flats

Depending on your job, you might be bringing along heels for the business portion of your trip. Pack a pair (or two) of comfortable flats, which can easily fit in your purse or work bag, yet maintain your stylish look. This will allow you to quickly change into shoes that are more conducive to sightseeing.

Here’s a tip: be sure to break in your flats at home–no one wants blisters while traveling.

Find out why ballet flats are the most comfortable shoes for travel !

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Neutral-Colored Blazer

During business travel, it’s likely that you’ll need to follow a corporate dress code during your meetings. Pack blazers in neutral colors, which will allow you to mix and match as needed. A blazer and jeans is just as stylish as a blazer and a skirt!

The blazer can also act as another layer while sightseeing, especially in cooler weather.

Check out our readers’ round up of the best travel blazers !

Quince Silk Washable Shirt  | Sizes XS-XL

Breathable Tops

“Breathable” can mean different things to different people. I personally like to wear flowy tops that keep me feeling cool and fresh.

Whether it’s presenting at a conference or walking around a bustling city, you’ll want a shirt that offers a bit of cooling. Choose to bring along tops that are made of a light or breathable material. You can always add a layer if needed, but you can only take so many layers off! Learn more in my guide . 

Don’t forget to wear the right undergarments underneath your work clothes. Find out more!

Shop Betabrand:  Sizes XS-3X  |  Petite XS-3X  |  Short Petite XS-3X  |  Long S-3X

Stretchable Pants

Business trips usually include long days, and if you add in some sightseeing, that can mean a lot of time in the same outfit.

If you’re planning on exploring your destination in your business clothes, pack a few pairs of pants that have a bit of stretch. They will be more comfortable while sitting and walking around town.

Find out why these are the best women’s travel pants (and perfect as business attire, too)!

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A Stylish Backpack

While many may choose to bring their work bag on a business trip (especially if you’re toting along your laptop), throw in a stylish backpack as well. A backpack allows you to balance weight on both shoulders instead of one while sightseeing. Add a packing cube to your backpack to keep your belongings organized till you need them. You’ll be able to visit more locations and move more quickly!

Check out these cute backpack purses !

Mersea Classic Wrap

Fun Accessories

When it comes to quickly transitioning from business to sightseeing, accessories can go a long way! Throw in a shawl or scarf to shield you from the cold, sun, or wind.

Add a statement necklace if you’ll be enjoying dinner at a fun restaurant and include a different top to go with your blazer. The possibilities are endless, yet accessories won’t take up too much space in your luggage!

Spruce up your travel wardrobe with these stylish accessories !

What do you think are the best women’s business clothes for travel? Please comment below!

For more tips and ideas for business trips, please read:

• Business Trip Packing List for Minimalist Fashionistas
• What to Pack when Traveling to Europe for Business
• Business Travel Essentials: 10 Products to Simplify Your Life
• How to Pack for a Business Trip when You’re a Powerhouse Female Entrepreneur

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I find scarves an amazing accessory to add a pop of color and provide warmth in a cold office. Very versatile and lightweight to boot!

On business trips I normally wear dresses – if it’s winter I can pull on warm tights, if in hotter weather I can get away with a cardigan to cover up. I do like the look of a blazer – any suggestions on the material? The jersey blazers often look too casual.

Good tip! We just published an article on business blazers, have a look: https://travelfashiongirl.com/best-travel-blazer/

This is helpful! I have been thinking about the transition from meetings to sightseeing for upcoming travel.

I have a work trip coming up (3 hr drive plus 2 days of meetings) so this is perfect! Thanks for the help!!

Glad to help!

Thank you for this post! I often travel for work conferences and struggle to pack minimally because of different events throughout a single day. Love the breathable shirt tip, have never thought about that!

Thanks Lilly!

Great post, while I do not travel as much for work as I used to, I prefer to look nice (and of course be comfortable) when travelling. Would also love to hear more about your fitness packing tips for travel, equipment, apparel, activities…tx

Here are a few ideas: https://travelfashiongirl.com/category/beauty/travel-fitness/ Hope they help!

I really enjoyed this article. I like the idea of swapping a blazer & skirt out for a blazer & jeans. Great idea!

I’m so glad to see other business travelers taking backpacks! I was worried I was the childish looking one in a sea of briefcases.

It’s so helpful to go hands free 😉

Agreed on all points! My travel “uniform” is basically blazer, top, jeans/travel-slacks and flats. There’s one swap I’d LOVE to get help with:

I run cold and tend to travel in cool places, flowy top doesn’t work so well for me. I love having a basic modest scoopneck stretch jersey 3/4 sleeve top— but they have become impossible to find!!! If you have a good source for these, please suggest. Having a bunch of those in neutrals and jewel tones was the best. Extra points if they are easy care.

Will keep my eye out for something like this. LOVE jewel tones, too!

Try Macy’s workwear. They had some not long back line.

Great looking flats and pants, especially! I travel mostly with business things attached, so this is super helpful!

Thanks Mari!

This is exactly what I have been looking for. I travel for work but also have time to play. Thank you. I would love to see more like this.

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• Airbnb's new cancellation and refund policy will go into effect starting June 6.
• The new policy offers cancellations and refunds to guests when they face "unexpected major events."
• That includes government-issued travel restrictions, certain weather events, and natural disasters. 

Airbnb is updating its cancellation and refund policy to include "unexpected major events" like natural disasters.

The US-based vacation rental company announced the update on Thursday in an online press release. The Major Disruptive Events Policy — formerly called the Extenuating Circumstances Policy — will go into effect on June 6.

The new policy will include "declared public health emergencies and epidemics," but that does not include endemic diseases like the flu or COVID-19.

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It will also cover government-issued travel restrictions, major essential utility outages, military actions, and natural disasters.

Although Airbnb does cover natural disasters, it notes that "weather or natural conditions that are common enough to be foreseeable in a given location — for example, hurricanes occurring during hurricane season in Florida — are covered only when they result in another Event covered by this Policy that prevents completion of the reservation, such as a mandatory evacuation order or large-scale outage of essential utilities."

Airbnb added that its new policy will allow guests to cancel reservations mid-trip if they stem from one of the identified coverage points. Guests will receive a refund for nights they didn't stay at the rental without fees, while hosts will bypass consequences.

Regarding hosts, Airbnb's policy will ask they cancel guest reservations without additional fees if the rental is "uninhabitable." Additionally, the policy will allow hosts to cancel reservations without any fees or consequences.

There are also certain things the policy doesn't cover, including unexpected illnesses and jury duty. Since the cancellation and refund policy doesn't cover all emergencies, Airbnb urges guests to invest in travel insurance.

"The changes to this policy, including its new name, were made to create clarity for our guests and Hosts and ensure it's meeting the diverse needs of our global community," said Juniper Downs, the Global Head of Community Policy and Partnerships, in the press release. "Our aim was to clearly explain when the policy applies to a reservation, and to deliver fair and consistent outcomes for our users. These updates also bring the policy in line with industry standards."

Representatives for Airbnb did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Airbnb's cancellation and refund policy update comes after it banned indoor security cameras this month . Hosts were previously allowed to use indoor cameras if disclosed in the property's online listing, but the ban — which starts April 30 — will affect rentals worldwide.

Indoor security cameras were a contested topic between hosts and guests. While hosts said they installed cameras to protect their properties, some vacationers voiced surveillance concerns.

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Your 48-hour tour guide of Moscow this winter!

9 am – Visit the Red Square 

Christmas market on Red Square

The first thing that every tourist should do by default is visit the very heart of Moscow – it’s main and most beautiful (which ‘krasnaya’ actually meant in Old Russian) square! 

There are several ways to explore it:

• Take a selfie with Spasskaya Tower
• Have a warm drink at the Christmas market (which lasts until mid-January)
• Visit Lenin’s Mausoleum
• Shop in the gorgeous adjacent GUM department store
• Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral (and learn that it’s actually several churches under one roof).           

11 am – It’s Kremlin time! 

Inside the Moscow Kremlin

Entering the Kremlin is, actually, a bit of a quest, as it’s a presidential facility with no general access. You need to buy a ticket or, better still, book a guided tour. Inside the Kremlin’s walls, you will find ancient cathedrals, in which Russian tsars used to be crowned and buried, as well as explore the magnificent architecture of the Kremlin that reflects the rich history of the country. And, finally, you could also make a quick visit to the Moscow Kremlin Museums and admire artifacts from various Russian tsarist eras: carriages, thrones, crowns and the most incredible armory and jewelry. 

For more information, visit the official website of the Kremlin . It’s open from 10 am to 5 pm (and it’s closed on Thursdays) in winter.

2 pm – Watch the changing of the Guard

The honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A very spectacular (and free) thing to do is watch how the honor guard does their ceremonial change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame, situated in Alexander Garden, right next to the Kremlin wall. Every hour, from 8 am to 8 pm, the 1st Company of the Kremlin (Presidential) Regiment performs this rather old and beautiful tradition. But, be warned, it's often overcrowded. 

3 pm – Enjoy a green oasis just in the center

Florarium in Zaryadye

Just a few steps from the Red Square, you will find the fabulous Zaryadye park. Opened in 2017, it is designed by renowned American architect bureau ‘Diller Scofidio + Renfro’. You can walk among the very cozy botanical decorations and explore Russia’s climate zones, as each of them is represented in dedicated areas, complete with flora from those zones.

The floating bridge in Zaryadye Park

The park also has an underground museum, an “ice cave” and a 3D cinema, where you can take part in a virtual adventure – a flight over Moscow! However, the piece de resistance is a floating boomerang bridge over the Moskva River, one of the best places to take a selfie.

You can also grab a quick lunch or relax with a cup of coffee or tea in the park.

7 pm – Arrange a ballet night

The Bolshoi Theater

Of course, the most fancy way to finish your day in Moscow would be to go to the ballet at the Bolshoi Theater (in a perfect world, to see ‘The Nutcracker’!). However, getting tickets to the Bolshoi is not an easy task and should be done well in advance of your visit. 

But, don’t be upset if you don’t manage to get tickets to the Bolshoi. Moscow has dozens of other options to see a ballet (or opera). No less brilliant performances can be seen in the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theater or in The State Kremlin Palace (by the way, this is another way to get a quick glimpse inside the Kremlin!).

10:30 pm – Have a late dinner in a fancy restaurant

Dr Zhivago restaurant

There are not so many other cities with such a big choice of restaurants in a range of tastes and styles. In 2021, the authoritative Michelin guide announced their pick of the best of Moscow’s restaurants. And here’s our guide to all the places with Russian cuisine for any budget. But, if you happen to be in the area of the Bolshoi or Nemirovich-Danchenko Theater, then ‘Dr. Zhivago’ would definitely be a nice option (and it’s open around the clock).

DAY 2 

9 am – grab a moscow coffee.

Winter festivities mood in Moscow

Moscow is definitely a coffee city! You can find coffee shops on every corner and they all offer a huge range of drinks. Try a ‘raf’ coffee, a sweet, creamy drink that was created in Russia, or dare to pick one of the very unusual offers, like cheese coffee or a Soviet candy style one (check out our coffee guide here ).

10 am – Take a river cruise

Winter boating along the Moskva River

Another exciting way to explore Moscow is to observe it from the water. Boats cruise along the Moskva River all year round. Most begin their route from the Hotel Ukraine, one of Stalin's ‘Seven Sister’ skyscrapers, and will bring you back to the same spot after passing the medieval Novodevichy Convent, Moscow State University and Luzhniki Stadium, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and giant monument to Peter the Great and many other sightseeings. 

It’s always at optimum temperature inside the boat, which also has huge panoramic windows. Select boats also offer a full dining experience, so it is also a nice place to have breakfast or lunch.

If you are not a water person, then discover other, unusual sides of Moscow – pick one of the activities we’ve prepared for you here ! 

1 pm – Visit ‘Russia’ Expo and taste a bunch of Russian regional cuisines

Russia Expo at VDNKh

Until April 2024, the Soviet-era VDNKh exhibition park is hosting the huge ‘Russia’ expo, with tons of activities and expositions devoted to Russia, its culture, science and nature. Check out our special guide on what to do there!  

An entire ‘House of Russian Cuisine’ has been opened at the expo. You will find 15 food stands with flagship dishes from Kamchatka, Siberia, Karelia and other regions of Russia. Imagine trying a range of cuisines and dishes in one place without even having to travel anywhere, be it Altai pelmeni, Tula kalach or Caucasian pies! A perfect place to grab some lunch.

House of Russian cuisines at VDNKh

The VDNKh exhibition park is a great place to visit, in general! Its pavilions are the perfect example of Stalinit Empire style architecture and you can almost feel as if you’ve traveled back in time! You will also find several interesting museums in the park – devoted to space exploration, Russian history and even a ‘Special Purpose Garage’, which showcases the various vehicles used by the country’s leaders. 

'Sun of Moscow' wheel

And, finally, you can ride Europe's tallest panoramic wheel – ‘Sun of Moscow’ – that will give you panoramic views of the city – from a height of 140 meters!

5 pm – Ice skate with view & mulled wine

Ice skating rink on Red Square (GUM department store on the background)

Ice skating is one of the most popular and affordable activities in Moscow. There are several great ice skating rinks in picturesque locations that are open all winter long. One of the biggest rinks in Europe is also at the aforementioned VDNKh or you can visit the one in Gorky Park, another very popular Moscow spot, or the small, but fancy rink – right on Red Square! 

All the parks offer ice skate rental, so the only things you need are warm clothes, a charged phone to record your memories and a good mood!  Moscow also gets dark at 4:30 pm in winter and hundreds of lights are switched on, turning the city into a giant fairy tale! 

A mulled wine with a view

And, if you are not a sports person, we’ve picked several other unusual activities that you could do in Moscow instead. For example, did you know that there is an entire district of dacha (countryside) houses, just 10 minutes from the center, surrounded by giant new highrises? How about taking a stroll there and feeling the early Soviet atmosphere?

8 pm – Warm up & laugh out loud

After all these outdoor activities, what could be better than a warm cozy bar with a hot drink and nice company? Moscow is a city full of entertainment for all tastes. So, if you know the Russian language or want to practice it, go to a theater or catch a stand-up comedy show. Moscow even has comedy shows in English, where you can hear both Russians speaking fluent English or foreigners (including Brits and Americans) who live in Russia speaking in broken or heavily-accented Russian (Check their show dates on the ‘ Moscow English Comedy ’ Telegram channel)!

11 pm – Finish by partying the night away!

Propaganda club in Moscow

Moscow never sleeps, as you might have heard. Which means there are plenty of bars and nightclubs where you can have a drink (or two or three; be sure to check out how Russians make Black Russian and White Russian cocktails) and chat with incredibly different people. Have fun and don’t miss your flight (or miss it and stay longer in the best city in the world!)!

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This weather app will pay for your vacation if it rains

T he bet is simple: You book a trip, you purchase a “WeatherPromise,” and you’re eligible for a refund if a meteorological act of god spoils you’re fun. Sort of. 

Here’s the rub: WeatherPromise is a new app that uses AI to predict the weather during your trip. If their prediction doesn’t match reality, they pay up to $10,000. If the weather acts as predicted, you’re out the cost of the WeatherPromise (we were quoted roughly $500 on a $10,000 trip).

Let’s say you book a vacation in Phuket, WeatherPromise will use their tech to tell you how much they think it will rain, and if they’re wrong they are on the hook for your full hotel bill. Do you like the odds? 

Dan Price, co-founder of WeatherPromise, told The Post that the product is about “opening doors,” and helping people obtain the travel experience that they’re hoping for. We guess you can look at it like a kind of insurance. 

Professor Chekitan S. Dev with Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business called it a “brilliant idea.”

Weather, said Dev, “remains a severely under-solved pain point in the hotel business.” Sure, savvy hotel managers might offer some “sort of service recovery on the spot to make the guests feel better,” but at the end of the day, if there’s too much unexpected rain, vacationers won’t be happy.

But meteorologist Michael A. Favetta isn’t convinced. “Based on my experience, weather changes too quickly … and is difficult to predict more than a few days ahead,” Favetta said. 

Yet WeatherPromise seems to think they know which way the wind blows: they’re gathering data for 2.3 million locations on the planet every hour in order to make its on-the-spot weather promises. 

So what happens if they get it wrong? Travelers can expect to receive an apology along with instructions to click a link and confirm payment details so that the funds can be returned straight away. “We know it’s raining because we watch the weather while you’re on your trip,” said Price. 

The refund process is easiest if you book travel through one of the app’s travel partners (though these number but a few at the moment), where the amount of the spend is recorded. But travelers can also purchase a WeatherPromise directly and submit documentation. 

What about snow? WeatherPromise is in the midst of culling data around heat waves and wind (an important factor for sailing, surfing, and general beach hanging), but powder hounds take note: Soon, you might be able to get refunded for that abysmal ski trip. 

You might be saying to yourself, “If the weatherman can’t get it right, how can these guys?” But before you book what you expect to be a free vacation, may we remind you that they house always wins. 

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The pessimism and frustration shrouding Germany's soccer team ahead of this summer's European Championship has been lifted and replaced by confidence that the host can now win the tournament.

All it took was a win over France for the Germans to cast aside their doubts.

"Everything fits together," former Germany great Lothar Matthäus said after the France game, which was followed up by a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday. "The team not only can be European champion, it must be European champion!"

It's a remarkable turnaround for a team that had lost its previous games against Austria and Turkey in November, and which had only two wins from its previous 10 matches before beating France 2-0 in Lyon on Saturday.

"Something has come out of the last week that wasn't there before," said Toni Kroos, who came out of international retirement to rejoin the team for Euro 2024. "There's a confidence in our actions and I hope we take that with us toward the tournament because then we can be confident of always doing well."

Germany needed to dig deep to beat the Dutch in Frankfurt after Joey Veerman's fourth-minute goal for the visitors, but goals from Maximilian Mittelstädt and Niclas Füllkrug consolidated the team's new-found bullishness and rewarded coach Julian Nagelsmann for some brave calls in squad selection.

Nagelsmann had called up six new faces and coaxed the 34-year-old Kroos back from retirement.

The Real Madrid star's return had arguably had the greatest impact because of his leadership qualities and a calm composure that helped settle the players around him. Kroos began by setting up Florian Wirtz for Germany's fastest ever goal after just seven seconds in the win in France, then delivered both corners that led to the goals against the Netherlands.

"I know that the team is coming from a really tough time," Kroos said. "What's good is that few took that baggage with them, that it was left behind through the relatively radical changes."

Kroos' return allowed İlkay Gündoğan to push further forward, Wirtz and fellow youngster Jamal Musiala starred on the wings, and in-form Arsenal forward Kai Havertz started up front. Bayer Leverkusen's tough-tackling Robert Andrich made his second and third Germany appearances beside Kroos in midfield.

Nagelsmann named the same starting lineup for the Netherlands as he had for France, and - barring injuries - it will not change much from the team that will start Euro 2024 against Scotland in Munich on June 14.

"The spirit of the team is very good. It's a good mix," Nagelsmann said. "I think we've found a good mix of players who can take on the role of not playing and still give their all when they come in."

Of the new faces, three were from Stuttgart, which is playing some of the best soccer in the Bundesliga this season. Mittelstädt, the Stuttgart left back, made his Germany debut against France and starred in both games. A year ago, he was fighting relegation with Hertha Berlin.

"Everyone said, he hasn't played any international game, maybe it's too early," Nagelsmann said of Mittelstädt. "He's a very good player, a lot of ambition, a lot of power and also a top guy. He's good for us."

Nagelsmann made a point of selecting in-form players for their confidence, while omitting the likes of Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka and a host of Borussia Dortmund players.

Nagelsmann paid tribute to Leipzig defenders David Raum and Benjamin Henrichs for their impact as substitutes, as well as Pascal Groß in midfield, while Füllkrug, another substitute, was the one who scored the winner against the Netherlands.

All of the players, whether starters and substitutes, displayed a bite and commitment that had been lacking in previous Germany performances. Antonio Rüdiger and Jonathan Tah formed a formidable partnership in central defense, while Wirtz and Musiala in particular provided moments of inspiration.

"I think football is always about confirming things. A one-hit wonder is always possible," Nagelsmann said before Tuesday's match. "In the end it's about confirming the path that we're on. And I also said before I don't want to be infected by this hysteria. But I'm also not one to put the brakes on euphoria."

Nagelsmann was only given a contract through Euro 2024 after he was appointed successor to the fired Hansi Flick in September, but he's likely to have it extended before the tournament starts.

Germany next faces Ukraine and Greece for its final tournament warmups before its opening game against Scotland in Munich on June 14. Nagelsmann's team then plays Hungary in Stuttgart on June 19 and Switzerland in Frankfurt on June 23.

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The days are getting longer and hotter, and millions of Americans are making plans for summer vacation. According to NerdWallet’s annual summer travel survey, nearly half of Americans (45%) plan to take a trip that requires a flight or hotel stay this summer, and they’ll spend $3,594, on average, on these expenses. That’s over 118 million Americans spending a total of more than $424 billion on airfare and hotel stays in summer 2024.

The survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted online by The Harris Poll and commissioned by NerdWallet, asked those traveling this summer how they plan to save on trip expenses and whether they plan to rack up credit card debt on their vacation costs. Of those surveyed, 931 say they plan to take a trip that requires a flight or hotel stay this summer; they’ll be referred to as “summer travelers” throughout this report.

Key findings

One-fifth of summer travelers plan to go into debt for vacation: 1 in 5 summer travelers (20%) say they’ll use a credit card to pay for their travel expenses, but won’t pay off the balance within the first billing statement. Instead, they’ll carry over the balance, possibly racking up costly interest charges.

Travelers are taking steps to save: The majority of summer travelers (91%) are taking action to save money on their travel expenses, like driving instead of flying to their destination (42%). This is up since 2023 when 35% of summer travelers said this, perhaps due to falling gas prices over the past couple of years.

Some nontravelers are opting out due to inflation: Of Americans who say they aren’t taking a summer vacation that requires a flight or hotel stay this year, more than 1 in 5 (22%) say it’s because inflation has made travel too expensive. Last year, 23% of non-summer travelers said this, suggesting that the high inflation of 2022 is still weighing on consumers.

Events are taking some out of town this summer: We asked Americans who are spending at least one night away from home this summer what they’re traveling for. Of them, 12% say they’ll travel for a concert, 8% for a wedding and 4% for a bachelor or bachelorette party.

“Millions of Americans are hitting the road this summer, with many opting to drive to their summer destinations, which may be a more affordable option than flying,” says Sally French, a NerdWallet travel expert and spokesperson. “But the high cost of travel due to inflation is still holding some back.”

Some going into debt to pay for summer travel

The majority of summer travelers (83%) plan to pay for at least part of their vacation expenses — airfare or hotel stays — with a credit card, but not all of them have plans to pay it off right away. According to the survey, 20% of summer travelers plan to use a credit card for these expenses but won’t pay off the expenses in full within the first billing statement.

The most recent data from the St. Louis Fed shows that average credit card interest on accounts assessing interest is 22.75%. To put that in perspective, for each $1,000 you carry on a credit card per year, that’s around $228 in interest.

Aim to reduce interest charges

There are still a few months before summer, so even if you’ve already charged some of your travel expenses, there’s still time to reduce those interest costs. Scour your budget to see where there’s room to cut back, and divert extra money toward paying off travel expenses already on your credit card or saving up the cash to pay those future credit card charges.

If it’s not possible to get interest down prior to your trip, and you aren’t considering changing your travel plans, figure out how you can pay the charges as quickly as possible. Credit card debt is some of the most expensive consumer debt you can carry, and the high interest rates can make it more challenging to pay off.

“To pay off debt faster and minimize interest charges, make a plan you can reasonably stick to,” French says. “If possible, bump up your monthly payments. Even a small increase, like rounding your payment up to the nearest hundred dollars, or taking money received as gifts or from side hustles and applying it to debt, can help.”

Travelers are taking action to save money on summer vacation

There are plenty of options for getting trip costs down, and most summer travelers (91%) are taking steps to do just that. The top two money-saving measures are driving instead of flying to their destination (42%) and choosing a hotel/motel/resort based on price instead of amenities (39%).

More than a third of summer travelers (35%) will use credit card points/miles to cover expenses. This can be a great option to save money and use up accumulated points that might otherwise lose value over time.

Assess points and make a plan to use them

It’s tempting to save up your travel rewards for your dream vacation. But if that’s not in the near future, it’s a good idea to look at the points and miles you have and use them sooner rather than later. Over time, rewards can become less valuable, so if you’re saving them for a nebulous future trip, you may get less bang for your point.

“NerdWallet recommends saving in most scenarios — but saving travel rewards points is not one of them,” French says. “Points inflation is very real. Unless you’re saving for a specific redemption, it’s generally best to spend them on travel you’d otherwise pay cash for now.”

If you’re looking to rack up points for next year’s summer vacation, you may want to look into travel rewards credit cards with sign-up bonuses . Credit cards can be a great tool to earn rewards that make travel cheaper, but only if you plan to pay them off by the due date. Carrying credit card debt for the points generally results in paying more in interest than you’re earning in rewards.

Some nontravelers cite inflation as a reason for staying home

2022 was a year of high inflation, and while the U.S. inflation rate is getting closer to the targeted 2%, the dramatic price increases are still having an impact on consumer spending. Among those who aren’t planning on taking a summer vacation that requires a flight or hotel stay, more than one-fifth (22%) say it’s because inflation has made travel too expensive. Nearly as many nontravelers (19%) say that inflation has made their other expenses too expensive, so they can’t afford to take a summer vacation.

Around 1 in 6 nontravelers (17%) are still planning on getting away this summer, just not in a way that requires a flight or hotel stay. We asked what sorts of events are taking Americans away from home for at least one night this summer.

Some are traveling for concerts, weddings this summer

The vast majority of Americans (88%) say they’ll spend at least one night away from home this summer, whether or not this trip requires a flight or hotel stay. For many, this means a vacation with others or solo, but some are also traveling to attend events, like a concert (12%) or wedding (8%).

A hefty 22% of Generation Zers (ages 18-27) plan to travel at least one night away from home this summer for a concert. Perhaps they’re making plans to attend a summer music festival, or maybe they’re jetting off to Europe for the ongoing Eras Tour .

Start saving for next year’s summer vacation plans

No matter what your travel plans are, it’s a good idea to save up in advance to avoid going into credit card debt. If you can estimate what next year’s travel expenses will cost you, you can use a savings goal calculator to determine how much you need to save each month. You can also earmark a windfall — like a tax refund — specifically for summer travel plans.

Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet from Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2024, among 2,092 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 931 will take a vacation that requires a flight or hotel stay this summer. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact [email protected] .

Summer travel is defined as June, July and August 2024, for the purposes of this survey.

NerdWallet disclaims, expressly and impliedly, all warranties of any kind, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or whether the article’s information is accurate, reliable or free of errors. Use or reliance on this information is at your own risk, and its completeness and accuracy are not guaranteed. The contents in this article should not be relied upon or associated with the future performance of NerdWallet or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as indicated by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements may materially differ from NerdWallet’s presentation of information to analysts and its actual operational and financial results.

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While the weather will cooperate for most outdoor activities through much of Easter, a brewing storm has eyes for the Northeast in the form of rain, snow, cold air and wind for next week.

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Published Mar 28, 2024 11:43 AM PDT | Updated Mar 29, 2024 12:22 PM PDT

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In the wake of a coastal rainstorm, much of the Northeast can expect dry weather most of the time through the Easter weekend. However, a major storm is brewing for the first week of April, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

Brisk to blustery conditions will follow the storm that drenched many coastal areas from Wednesday to Thursday. The last of the rain will exit eastern New England on Friday night, when the precipitation in parts of Maine may change to snow at the tail end.

Overall, temperatures ended up near the seasonal average to a few degrees above on Friday with high temperatures ranging from near 40 in northern Maine to the mid-60s in southeastern Virginia.

There is some trouble on the near horizon for part of the Easter weekend.

"We are tracking a weak disturbance from the Midwest that will roll through the region this weekend," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombek said.

"As it stands right now, the bulk of that moisture will be focused from the central Appalachians to the mid-Atlantic but will pivot through during Saturday night for the most part, when it may be least impactful for most people," Dombek explained.

As the system moves through, clouds, rain and drizzle will press from west to east. Some of the rain may affect areas from the central Appalachians to the Ohio Valley on Saturday afternoon and may linger along the mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday morning, so some sunrise Easter services on Sunday could be damp.

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"A much larger and slower-moving storm will gather moisture over the middle of the United States later this weekend, and that is destined to bring an extended period of wet, stormy and even some wintry conditions next week for the Northeast," Dombek said.

Current indications suggest an arm of rain will extend across the Ohio Valley on Sunday and may reach parts of the central Appalachians later in the day and during the evening.

Early next week, the storm's moisture will expand toward the mid-Atlantic coast and farther north over the Northeast. Where the air is cold enough, wet snow or a wintry mix will break out in upstate New York and central and northern New England with rain farther to the south.

Several inches of snow may fall on the northern tier of the Northeast by midweek.

Thunderstorms, some of which may become severe, are also possible in parts of the Ohio Valley on Tuesday and the mid-Atlantic coast on Wednesday.

Storm could become a 'bomb' and create wintry conditions

As the storm nears the New England coast, it could strengthen rapidly. Should the central barometric pressure of the storm crash at least 24 millibars or 0.71 of inches in 24 hours or less, it would undergo bombogenesis, and a bomb cyclone will be born. Regardless of the status of the storm, it will strengthen enough to create a long period of cold winds in its wake.

The same storm may slide into the Northeast and stall by the middle of the week, where it will drag down chilly air. The air may become cold enough for snow showers from the Great Lakes to the central Appalachians, along with gusty winds and conditions more typical of late February rather than early April.

This is also the type of pattern that can reinstate freezing temperatures in areas where blossoms or blooms have occurred or are occurring not only in the Northeast but also in parts of the Midwest and Southeast states, so protective measures may need to be taken.

Winds are likely to remain active much of next week, which will cancel out the effects of April sunshine and result in AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures of 5-15 degrees lower than the actual temperature.

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