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  • Get away
    Get away
    October 3, 20184

    3 stress-free tips for reluctant business travellers

    September 2, 20184

    Six cities where you’ll want to extend your business trip

  • News
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    News affecting, and about, business travel for the business person who has to travel for their roile nationally from the UK as well as internationally

    The UK economy surprised everyone with the latest data that showed that it unexpectedly returned to growth in May, fuelled partly by a boom in summer holiday bookings
    August 11, 20224

    Introduction of €7 visa-waiver forms for travellers to EU delayed

    British Airways cancels US flights over 5G safety fears
    August 2, 20224

    British Airways suspends Heathrow short-haul ticket sales

    Travelodge has launched a new sustainability strategy including plans to become a net-zero hotel operator, as well as working in a more inclusive way.
    July 26, 20224

    Travelodge tackles sustainability and inclusivity in Better Future plan

  • Reviews
    Reviews

    Reviews of hotels and destinations around the world for the business traveller to go to and where to eat, drink and see whilst they are travelling

    Claremont Club & Spa
    July 7, 20174

    Stay: Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel 

    Hotel Zelos San Francisco
    March 1, 20174

    Stay: Hotel Zelos, San Francisco

    The Levin Hotel
    February 21, 20174

    Stay: The Levin Hotel, London

  • Tried & Tested
    Tried & Tested
    Tower Bridge Buffet
    September 7, 20184

    Hilton rolls out new Food & Beverage product for meetings

    May 7, 20184

    Luggage review: Samsonite Evoa

    March 31, 20184

    Reviewed: Varidesk standing desk

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  • Opinion
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    The UK economy surprised everyone with the latest data that showed that it unexpectedly returned to growth in May, fuelled partly by a boom in summer holiday bookings
    July 15, 20224

    Travel chaos and the reputational impact on UK PLC

    Holiday Arrivals
    August 17, 20214

    Travelling abroad could leave workers out of pocket

    Air BNB
    January 21, 20214

    Short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb amplify housing shortage in urban areas

  • Advice
    Advice
    Business travel’s recovery is well underway, and things might feel a little chaotic at the moment.
    August 1, 20224

    5 Reasons to introduce tech into your travel programme

    Travel sells itself. It’s in our human nature to connect with others, especially after being locked down during a pandemic.
    June 14, 20224

    4 ways a travel team can reduce travel admin stress

    Every company, no matter how small or big their travel spend, should have a straightforward travel policy in place.
    May 12, 20224

    5 Reasons every company needs a travel policy

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    While we don’t think you need an excuse to have a cocktail in hand, it’s World Cocktail Day on 13th May, which means there’s all the more reason to make some of your favourite cocktails! Have a rummage through your alcohol cupboard and dust off your cocktail shaker because we have some recipes, you’ll definitely want to be sipping on come 13th May. Our 10 Cocktail Staple Picks This World Cocktail Day we have a classic line-up of staple cocktails to tantalise your taste buds. We share each cocktail’s ingredients and how to make them, so you can impress your family and friends with a cocktail masterclass! Vodka…check! Rum…check! Whiskey…check! There’s a cocktail for all tastes. Find Alcohol delivery to order your spirits. Piña Colada Where would a classic cocktail list be without a Piña Colada? This refreshing pineapple cocktail is so easy to drink and has you wanting more. Mix yourself up a Piña Colada and let the tropical taste transport your senses to a beach somewhere warm and sunny. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 60ml white rum • 60ml coconut cream • 120ml pineapple juice • Ice • Pineapple wedge for garnish (optional) Recommended Glassware: Poco grande glass - a big-bowled tall glass. Method 1. Add all the ingredients to a blender or cocktail shaker and blend/shake until smooth 2. Garnish with the pineapple wedge and serve Mojito An iconic minty cocktail that dates back to 16th Century Cuba and was notably one of Ernest Hemingway’s cocktails of choice. An incredibly versatile and refreshing cocktail, perfect for a hot day, that can be altered with different flavours and syrups. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 60ml white rum • 1 lime, juiced • 1tsp granulated sugar • A handful of mint leaves • Soda water to top up • Ice Recommended Glassware: Highball or Collins glass - a tall glass. Method 1. Juice the lime into a small jug 2. Add the sugar and the mint leaves into the jug in batches, crushing the mint leaves as you go (the end of a rolling pin is good to do this). Make sure to save some mint leaves for garnish 3. Pour the ingredients from the jug into a tall glass and add the ice 4. Pour in the rum and stir 5. Top up the rest of the glass with soda water and serve Manhattan This rich and boozy cocktail is a great tipple for World Cocktail Day for all the whiskey lovers. The spicy rye whiskey and sweet vermouth combined make for a timeless cocktail that can be enjoyed again and again. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 75ml whiskey • 15ml sweet vermouth • 15ml dry vermouth • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters • A cocktail cherry for garnish • Ice Recommended Glassware: Martini glass. Method 1. Combine the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass, add ice and stir thoroughly 2. Strain into a cocktail glass 3. Add the cocktail cherry for garnish and serve Margarita A simple cocktail made up of fresh lime juice, triple sec and good quality tequila that can be made quickly and easily to make your cocktail making hassle-free. If you have guests over you can mix up Margaritas in no time with this recipe and jump straight back into the party. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 60ml Blanco tequila • 30ml Cointreau • 22ml fresh lime juice • ½ tablespoon of salt for the glass rim • 1 lime wedge and a lime wheel for garnish • Ice Recommended Glassware: Margarita glass. Method 1. Run the lime wedge over the rim of the glass, dip the rim in salt then set aside 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake thoroughly until chilled throughout 3. Fill a margarita glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass 4. Garnish with the lime wheel and serve Strawberry Daiquiri An icy concoction of strawberry heaven, a strawberry daiquiri is a certified winner on the cocktail scene. When making cocktails for family and friends, a strawberry daiquiri is always a crowd pleaser. If you don’t fancy strawberry, the daiquiri is a versatile cocktail that can be made with different fruits - give raspberry a try! Ingredients (Serves 1) • 50ml rum • 250g hulled strawberries • Juice of ¼ lime • 1tbsp syrup • 100g ice • 1 halved strawberry for garnish Recommended Glassware: Margarita or Martini glass. Method 1. Blend the strawberries and push the blended purée through a sieve to remove the seeds 2. Put the sieved purée back into the blender and add the ice, rum, sugar syrup and lime juice 3. Blend the mixture and then pour into a cocktail glass 4. Add the strawberry garnish and serve Cosmopolitan A sweet Cosmopolitan is a perfect cocktail to make for one or to prepare in advance for a crowd. A Cosmopolitan is a hard hitter among vodka cocktails, quick and easy to make. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 60ml vodka • 15ml triple sec • 75ml cranberry juice • 1bsp fresh lime juice • Ice Recommended Glassware: Martini glass. Method 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice and shake vigorously until well chilled 2. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve Espresso Martini If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, an Espresso Martini is perfect for giving you a little boost. One for the coffee lovers, it’s an acquired taste that gives you a kick. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 60ml vodka • 15ml coffee liqueur (usually Kahlúa) • 30ml freshly brewed espresso • 15ml syrup • Ice • 2 or 3 coffee beans for garnish Recommended Glassware: Martini glass. Method 1. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled throughout 2. Strain into a cocktail glass 3. Garnish with the coffee beans and serve Tequila Sunrise A fruity and refreshing cocktail, a Tequila Sunrise is easy to make, and its sunrise effect is a real eye-catcher and leaves everyone impressed. There’s no mixing involved in this cocktail, so you can bench your cocktail shaker for this one. Ingredients • 50ml tequila • 60ml grenadine • 100ml orange juice • Ice • An orange wheel for garnish Recommended Glassware: Highball or Collins glass. Method 1. Fill a tall glass with ice and add the tequila and orange juice 2. Pour the grenadine into the glass. The grenadine will sink to the bottom, do not stir it. 3. Garnish with an orange wheel Negroni James Bond’s cocktail of choice whenever he didn’t fancy a Martini. The Negroni is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail. A cocktail for those that enjoy a bitter taste. Ingredients (Serves 1) • 30ml gin • 30ml sweet vermouth • 30ml Campari • Ice • Orange slice for garnish Recommended Glassware: A rocks glass - a small tumbler glass. Method 1. Pour the gin, vermouth, and Campari into a mixing glass with ice. Stir until the outside of the glass feels cold 2. Strain into a tumbler glass and add fresh ice 3. Garnish with the orange slice and serve Low on Ingredients? Wanting a cocktail this World Cocktail Day, but your alcohol cupboard is looking a little empty? Drinks House 247 have you covered with spirits and mixers delivered 24/7 in London within 30-45 minutes. If you're considering a bite to eat with your cocktails check out our guide on How to Pair Cocktails and Food Together to get the best balance in flavour between your cocktails and your food.
    June 14, 20224

    How to make your favourite cocktail

  • Destinations
    Destinations

    The destinations around the globe that you must see and if you are travelling to them for business or pleasure what toook out for when visiting

    Already renowned as a global tourism and investment destination, Cape Town is also becoming one of the best cities in the world for digital nomads.
    June 22, 20224

    How Cape Town is perfectly poised to become a global digital nomad destination of choice

    City skyline at night with Bellagio Hotel water fountains, Las Vegas, Nevada, America, USA
    January 7, 20194

    We roll the dice to see if Las Vegas is the perfect hand as a global MICE location

    monaco
    December 7, 20184

    Monaco: the small principality with a huge reputation

  • Features
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    If you try to book a hotel room or reserve a flight these days, the prices are a clear indicator people are travelling.
    July 15, 20224

    Business travel recovery stalls after spring performance surge

    How safe is your device? Is it possible to hack any software? Well, with the technological advancements taking place, anything is possible.
    April 14, 20224

    Cyber security for travellers

    Business Travelers Are About to Check In To Smaller Hotel Rooms
    December 8, 20214

    Business travelers are about to check in to smaller hotel rooms

Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels & Resorts debuts new hotel in Saint Petersburg

Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum, marking the debut of Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the northwest region of the Russian Federation. The […]

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The UK economy surprised everyone with the latest data that showed that it unexpectedly returned to growth in May, fuelled partly by a boom in summer holiday bookings

Introduction of €7 visa-waiver forms for travellers to EU delayed

British Airways cancels US flights over 5G safety fears

British Airways suspends Heathrow short-haul ticket sales

Travelodge has launched a new sustainability strategy including plans to become a net-zero hotel operator, as well as working in a more inclusive way.

Travelodge tackles sustainability and inclusivity in Better Future plan

Spending on travel and entertainment by UK SMEs using American Express corporate cards exceeded pre-Covid figures during the second quarter.

SME travel spending tops 2019 levels for American Express

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