Harnessing Social Media

Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
Tags: Business Traveler, networking, social media

Twitter. Facebook. Linkedin. We all know the names, but have we figured out the game when it comes to using new media tools for the business of corporate travel?

An online survey of travel management professionals conducted last month by AirPlus International revealed a connection between personal and professional use of social media sites. While more than 71 percent of respondents indicated that they personally participate in a social media platform and/or blog community, it’s encouraging to report that slightly more than 65 percent said that these sites could or already have added value to their business.

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Business etiquette in the Netherlands

Posted in Blog, Business Traveler by AirPlus Editor
Tags: business etiquette, Business Knigge, netherlands

First of all, one very common mistake must be rectified: Holland is not synonymous with the Netherlands, but is part of the country. This should be common knowledge for anyone who wishes to establish and maintain business relationships in the Netherlands, or to discuss the country and its people with Dutch colleagues.

Keep to the facts to reach your goal

In terms of business, the Dutch are very similar to Germans. You will always score with friendly, businesslike behavior. But the following rules of etiquette should be especially heeded:

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