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Marriott database breach: Up to 500 million users’ information compromised

Yes friends, yet another huge company has announced a breach that affects millions of customers. This time it’s Marriott, who has announced that their Starwood database was victim to a breach that started in 2014. Up to 500 million guests’ information may have been accessed as part of this breach. This information includes some combination…

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5 things I wish I knew before my first business trip

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My first business trip was also my first day at a new job. Talk  about stressful! Besides not knowing anything about my new company, I had no idea how to pack, get through security quickly, or even rent a car. What are the things I wish I had known? I wish I had known how…

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Do you have to take tablets out at security?

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Do you have to take your tablets or eReaders out of your bag at security? Reader T asks… I’m going to try traveling without my laptop next week and just bring my iPad. Do I need to take it out at security? Great question! There seems to be some confusion about what exactly needs to…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

Hey readers! Got something on your mind this weekend that you want to ask a question on or discuss?  Here’s the perfect opportunity!  Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. (Pictured: Airplanes Games Plane…

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Cool travel app: MiFlight

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The Home Warrior discovered MiFlight on one of his perusals through iTunes, and I have to say—it is very cool. The premise is that users will update the list of wait times in the app whenever they go through airport security. This way travelers will know how much time they need to allot, rather than…

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5 tips for getting through the airport smoothly

Remember my cousin who is on a two month business trip? He left about a week ago. As I drove him to the airport I tried to remember all of my best tips for him. “Have your stuff ready when you get to the security line.” “Wait until they call your group number before going…

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Two travel etiquette reminders

Oh boy. Yesterday was an insane travel day. Even though day trips are always long, I should have known how rough it would be when my alarm was set for 430am, but my baby woke up at 4am. “Please, Mini Warrior!” I said. “Please can I have my extra 30 minutes!” He declined. At DFW,…

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