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GoCourtyard’s Weekly Round-Up – Mar. 5, 2010

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Here’s this week’s round-up of travel news, tips and info that we found to be the most interesting and helpful. Make sure to check out the article on how you can use technology to get the most out of your next business trip. Also, feel free to use the comment section to let us know if we left out any articles that should have made it into this week’s roundup. Enjoy!

Taxi Tips For Travelers
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35186887/ns/travel-destinations/
Taxicabs can come in very handy while on a trip. However, you should always make sure you are careful when getting into one. Some taxi drivers take advantage of passengers by over charging them. Check out this article for some tips on what to look out for the next time you hop in a cab.

You Can’t Weatherproof A Flight
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/travel/07prac.html?ref=travel
Unfortunately when booking flights, you can’t know ahead of time if the weather will cooperate. Here are some tips on what to do when bad weather strikes and your travel plans are affected.

Make The Most Out Of Every Minute
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35522265/ns/travel-business_travel/
Technology has allowed us to save a lot of time, especially when traveling for business. Check out these tips on how you can take advantage of today’s technological advances to get the most out of your next business trip.

Rental Car Company’s Insurance Coverage Isn’t Required
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/rental-car-companys–6494/
When renting a car, do you always pay the extra money for insurance? If so, did you know that your current insurance may already cover you? Take a look at this article for some tips on how to go about renting a car without getting ripped off.

Taxes And Fees Grow For Air Travelers
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/business/02fees.html?ref=travel
Taxes on airfare continue to increase, which is causing quite a debate. This article details all of the different airfare taxes and which ones may be rising.

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GoCourtyard’s Weekly Round-Up – Feb. 26, 2010

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Here’s this week’s round-up of travel news, tips and info that we found to be the most interesting and helpful. Don’t miss the article on how to find the most comfortable airline seat.  If you are flying any time soon, you can definitely use this to your advantage.  Also, feel free to use the comment section to let us know if we left out any articles that should have made it into this week’s roundup. Enjoy!

NTSB Asks To Monitor Pilots’ Talk In Cockpits
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-02-23-recorders_N.htm
Government investigators are looking into routinely recording pilots’ conversations in the cockpit to make sure they are focusing on their job.  This has led to anger amongst pilot unions who think this is an invasion of privacy.  Check out this article to learn more.

The World’s 18 Strangest Airports
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/transportation/4346192.html?page=1
When designing airports, engineers need to ensure the structure is as safe as can be for pilots and passengers alike. Sometimes, this requires extra creativity to make the best use of the space they have.  Take a look at this article to see the world’s strangest airport designs.

How To Find The Most Comfortable Airline Seat
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals/inside/2010-02-25-airplane-seats_N.htm
Airline seats seem to be getting smaller and smaller as the years go by.  However, there are ways to make sure you end up with one of the more comfortable seats on your next flight.  This article gives you all the information you need to find one of these seats on your next flight.

Magazine Ranks Most Bike-Friendly Cities
http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/magazine-ranks-most-bike-friendly-cities/
Do you like to bring your bike along with you when traveling, but aren’t sure which cities are the most bike friendly?  Take a look at this article to learn about the most bike-friendly cities for visitors.

Leaving The Trash Behind
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/business/energy-environment/23recycle.html
Recycling is a large problem at airports and has the potential to create environmental problems.  Even though most airports have recycling receptacles available, airport procedures often make it hard for travelers to use the system properly.  However, the environmental group Green America has now begun a campaign to assess this problem.

Dos and Don’t In The Developing World
http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/22/dos-and-donts-in-the-developing-world/
Traveling to other countries can be a huge culture shock for many people.  In order to make sure your next international trip goes as planned, plan ahead.  Take a look at this article for some tips on what to do and not to do in the developing world.

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GoCourtyard’s Weekly Round-Up – Feb. 19, 2010

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Here’s this week’s round-up of travel news, tips and info that we found to be the most interesting and helpful. Make sure to check out the article on great destinations for outdoor adventure.  If you are traveling to one of those destinations on your next business trip, maybe you will have time to fit in one of the recommended adventure activities.  Also, feel free to use the comment section to let us know if we left out any articles that should have made it into this week’s roundup. Enjoy!

How To Pack For Back-To-Back Trips
http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/11/how-to-pack-for-back-to-back-trips/
Packing for one trip is hard enough, but do you ever have to pack for back-to-back trips?  It can be very difficult and a bit overwhelming at times.  Check out this article for some tips on how to pack efficiently when you are traveling to more than one destination.

Regional Air Safety Gains Questioned
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35355868/ns/travel-business_travel/
Regional air safety is extremely important.  However, many of the changes that have been made and have yet to be made in the regional air safety laws are being questioned.  Take a look at this article to hear more.

10 Great Destinations For Outdoor Adventure
http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/11/10-great-destinations-for-outdoor-adventure/
Have you ever wondered where to go in order to experience an adventurous vacation that you will never forget?  This article points out ten amazing destinations for outdoor adventure.

Booking A Flight The Frugal Way
http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/click-it-and-ticket-booking-a-flight-the-frugal-way/?ref=travel
Have you noticed that flight fares differ from one travel website to another?  This often makes finding the lowest possible airfare when planning a trip a bit complicated.  Take a look at this article to find out how to book a flight the frugal way.

Decoding TSA Security Bins
http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/18/decoding-tsa-security-bins/#continued
Have you noticed that security bins are now labeled with letters and numbers?  Airports are now rolling out this new system to improve communication at airport checkpoints.  Check out this article to learn how this is done.

Business Travel Deductions: Tempting But Complex
http://www.inform.com/article/Business%20travel%20deductions%3A%20tempting%20but%20complex
Mixing business travel with leisure travel can be complicated when it comes to tax deductions.  This article shares with us rules on what can and cannot be counted as a tax deduction.

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Courytard Celebrates 100 Hotels with the New Lobby!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

View of New Lobby from Media BoothThis week, we are celebrating an important milestone as we now have 100 Courtyard hotels that feature our new Refreshing Business lobby. Since we first introduced this new lobby in 2008, we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our customers and have seen significant increases in guest satisfaction.

Guests enjoy the lobby’s sophisticated, modern design and the functionality that allows them to work, socialize or relax wherever and however they like. They have described the new lobby as “upscale” and “innovative.” By the end of the year, we expect to have nearly 300 hotels with this new lobby in place.

For more information about the new lobby and its features, as well as locations that currently have the lobby in place and those that will soon, visit the New Lobby section of our site.

As always, we love to get your feedback and we want to know if you’ve stayed in one of the 100 Courtyards with the new lobby. If so, what did you think and what were your favorite features?

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GoCourtyard’s Weekly Round-Up – Feb. 12, 2010

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Here’s this week’s round-up of travel news, tips and info that we found to be the most interesting and helpful. Make sure to check out the article on the top five Valentine’s Day destinations.  This could come in very handy if you are trying to plan a last minute trip this weekend.  Also, feel free to use the comment section to let us know if we left out any articles that should have made it into this week’s roundup. Enjoy!

24 Hours In 26 Cities
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35184674/ns/travel-business_travel/
Do you ever feel like adding some leisure time into your business trip?  The next time you go away on a business trip, take an hour between meetings to enjoy yourself and do some sightseeing or go to a museum.  This article is a guide on what you should do in America’s top business spots when you have some free time between meetings.

The World’s Most Delayed Airports
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35080515/ns/travel-business_travel/
Flight delays are normally caused by weather or air traffic.  No matter what causes these delays, having your flight take off late is one of the most frustrating things that can happen while travelling.  Take a look at this article to see which airports are known for their delays.

Top 5 Valentine’s Day Destinations
http://www.fncimag.com/imag/Travel/Top+5+Valentine%27s+Day+Destinations
Valentines Day is right around the corner.  Chocolates and flowers are always great on this special day, but weekend getaways with your significant other are even better.  Take a look at this article to see the top 5 Valentine’s Day destinations.  If you are looking for a mini getaway, why not try out one of these spots?

Airport Body Scanning Raises Radiation Exposure, Committee Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601209&sid=aoG.YbbvnkzU
Airport body screenings may be a health risk because they are said to expose the public to higher levels of cancer-causing radiation.  Read this article to learn more about this health issue and if the public is really at risk.

How To Be Comfortable On A Long Airplane Trip
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Comfortable-on-a-Long-Airplane-Trip
Traveling to a destination that requires a long and grueling flight is never fun.  However, if you are prepared, it may go by a little quicker.  Check out this article for some great tips on how to be comfortable on a long airplane trip.

Travel-Sized Everything: 3 fl oz
http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/09/3floz-com-launches-with-everything-you-need-tsa-approved/
Do you ever have trouble buying travel-sized products that are TSA approved?  3floz.com is a great new website featuring the best of what in a TSA-approved size.  Check out this article to learn more.

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