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- Supplier Visits: What Are The Benefits?Have you thought about coming to visit us? If so, here’s some of the benefits of attending one of our supplier visits:
- Making Travelling More Cost-EffectiveMaking your business’s travel as cost-effective as possible has become a major priority for many UK businesses in the past 6 months. Here’s how:
- Booking Early For Business Events?Booking accommodation for business events is often left until the last minute, but it shouldn’t be. Here’s some reasons why:
- Suitcase Gone Missing or Damaged?Losing your suitcase can be very stressful, especially if you don’t know what to do. Here’s some advice worth reading before your trip so you can be as prepared as possible:
- Mistakes People Make when Sourcing DigsMistakes are easy to make when sourcing digs and they can easily lead to higher costs & time wasted. Here are some of the common mistakes people make and how you can avoid them:
- Fitness for Manual Labourers: Tips & Yoga PosesFitness for manual labourers is very important to decrease the risk of injury and make lifting easier!
- Cooking in your accommodation: 5 easy meals you can make.Cooking in your accommodation instead of going out to eat is one of the best ways you can cut costs while working away.
- London vs NewcastleWhat hotel room can you get for £80 a night in London vs Newcastle? Here’s the 3 hotels in each location closest to £80 a night and exactly what facilities they offer.
- Price Comparison: What is the cheapest hotel room found in each UK city?What is the cheapest hotel room found on one price comparison site for each UK city? These prices are just a guide and don’t include any exclusive discounts we can get you or hotels not listed on this site.
- Why do my team complain about their digs?If your team complains about their digs so often you wonder if they’ll ever be happy, then it’s time to consider why. Here’s 5 causes of accommodation disappointment that might be affecting your team:
- Accommodation in the Outer Hebrides & Channel Islands: your questions answered.An upcoming work trip to the Channel Islands or the Outer Hebrides can be daunting when you don’t know what to expect. Here’s some answers to common questions we get asked to help you prepare for your trip.
- Car Hire: Pros & ConsNot sure what the best option for you is? It can be tricky deciding the most cost-effective and suitable transport option for your team.
- Staying in Canada: 5 Things You Should KnowStaying & working in Canada can be nerve-racking if you don’t already know much about the country. Here’s five things you should know before you get to the airport:
- Are ferries safe? Why the dangers of ferries are nothing to worry about:Are ferries safe? Here’s a breakdown of the dangers of travelling by ferry and why you shouldn’t let them worry you.
- How to Catch a Flight:Never been on a plane before? Here’s how to catch a flight in a few simple steps:
- How to Keep Accommodation Costs LowKeeping accommodation costs low is an essential part of any construction job or business trip. Here’s how you can keep costs low (and what causes them to increase):
- Staying in Australia: What You Need to knowStaying in Australia can be nerve-racking, it is on the other side of the world after all. So many things will be different!
- Robotic Solutions: The Latest Trend in HospitalityRobotic solutions are on the rise in the hospitality industry, but would you like to be served by them? Read all about the latest trend!
- Healthy Eating while Working Away: 5 top tipsHealthy eating can be hard while working away, due to the disruption to your routine and the temptation of new restaurants. Here’s some tips to help you keep a healthy diet while working away from home:
- Visiting the US on Business: 5 Top TipsWhen visiting the US there are a number of things to keep in mind to make sure your trip goes smoothly. Here are our top five tips for visiting the US on business:
- Saving Money on a Business Trip: 5 Top TipsSaving money on a business trip can be challenging, especially in 2022! Here’s our top 5 ways you can bring your overall costs down:
- Customising your Accommodation RequestCustomising your accommodation request is the best way you can ensure you get the right accommodation for you and your team while working away!
- Improving Teamwork and Team Dynamics While Working AwayImproving teamwork and team dynamics might be the last thing on your mind when planning your company’s next job, but it really shouldn’t be.
- 5 Team Building Activities You Can Incorporate Into A Business Trip:A business trip can be a great time to incorporate some team building activities, since it’s so easy to not get time during regular working days. Here are 5 activities that can be easily incorporated into a business trip, to help build teamwork and communication:
- Working away from home: 5 ways to make it easier!It can be hard working away from home for the first time, especially when you have young children. Here are 5 ways to make it easier:
- Staying in London: our top tipsStaying in London for the first time can be daunting, especially as it’s twice the size of New York! Here’s some top tips to make your trip smooth sailing:
- We’re nominated at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2022!We have some very exciting news; we have been nominated for not one, but two awards at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards
- How to get the most out of your AccommodationAre you getting the most out of your accommodation? Here’s our top tips to make sure your accommodation is perfect for you & your team!
- 7 year work anniversary at Rapid: an interview with Rowan!This Wednesday is Rowan’s 7 year work anniversary at Rapid and considering we only turn 10 years old in May, that makes her our longest serving employee.
- An interview with our new starters!Sonya and Emily joined our team at the beginning of March and are currently going through their initial training. Here are some of the things they had to say about their first 2 weeks at Rapid:
- The Benefits of Travelling by FerryTravelling by ferry has a number of benefits, making it in many cases a better choice than taking a plane or train.
- Serviced accommodation: the benefits.If you often have to work away with your company, you are probably used to staying in cramped hotel rooms. Have you ever considered that there might be a better option? There are many benefits to staying in serviced accommodation rather than a hotel or a bed & breakfast.
- National Apprenticeship Week: An Interview with PhoenixThis national apprenticeship week we have spoken to a valued member of our team; Phoenix, who is an apprentice Travel Advisor and has been with Rapid since March 2021.
- Saving time at an airport: 5 top tips!One of the biggest downsides to travelling is the time you spend in airports standing in queues and waiting at your gate. Here’s 5 top tips to get you through the airport as quickly as possible:
- We’re a finalist for an award!We’ve recently been listed as one of 6 finalists in the Yorkshire and Humber – High Growth Business of the Year, in the FSB Awards!
- How can outsourcing accommodation benefit me and my business?It can be tempting to want to keep everything in-house, but is it really the best option? Here’s some reasons why outsourcing your accommodation is the best way you can improve your business:
- Taking the Train: our top tipsTrain journeys can feel like forever, especially if you have a few changes on the way. Here’s a few tips to make a long journey feel quicker:
- What Should You Bring In Your Carry-On Bag?Traveling can be very stressful, that’s why we’ve written up five important things to remember when you finally get around to packing it.
- An Interview with Rebecca Anderson-Hall – on the Radio!Last Monday, the 18th of October, Rebecca was interviewed by John McHale of SteelFM Radio, Scunthorpe for their business show.
- 5 Tips for Travelling with PetsTravelling with pets can be challenging, that’s why we’ve written 5 tips to help make your trip go as smoothly as possible.
- 5 Reasons Why Business Travel is Good for YouThere’s lots of time when travel is necessary for you and your business, but has it ever occurred to you that it’s also good for you?
- Common Tourist Scams to Watch Out For:While business travellers might not stand out as much as a typical tourist, you’re still in a place you don’t know very well and it’s best to be on the lookout for anyone waiting to take advantage of you
- Travel Resources: a list of useful linksTravelling can be very stressful, especially during the pandemic and when going somewhere you’ve never been before. Here’s some links to make it easier!
- How to Book in 3 Simple Steps!So, you’ve decided to book with Rapid but where to start? There’s only 3 simple steps to you and being booked and ready to go!
- What Countries are currently on the Green List?Do you have an upcoming business trip involving leaving the UK? It’s probably best to check if it’s on the green list and what that means for your trip.
- 5 Reasons why you should choose Self-catering for your next TripWhy choose self-catering? It’s tempting to choose a hotel, thinking about their breakfast options, but is it really the best option? Here’s 5 reasons why self-catering could be perfect for you!
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Hiring a Car on Your Next Business TripIf you’re planning an upcoming business trip you’ve probably considered whether it’s best to hire a car or rely on public transport. Here’s 5 reasons you should go with the former.
- Current UK Restrictions – International Business TravelAre you wondering when International Travel will be allowed again? Well the answer is already, but do you qualify? Read on to find out.
- An Interview with Phoenix – Our Newest Team MemberPhoenix joined our team as a Travel Advisor apprentice back on the 17th of March (you might have seen her on our social media pages). After just over a month with us, we had a chat with her about how she’s finding life at Rapid.
- How to Stay Motivated when working at Home or RemotelyIt can be hard working remotely when you’ve always been used to a traditional office, but there are some ways to make it easier.
- How Bleisure could help your businessBleisure – Business Leisure There’s a number of reasons that occasionally booking luxury accommodation for your business trip could be beneficial.
- Post-Brexit Business Travel: What you should knowWith the UK finally leaving the EU there is a lot of worry about what that means for business travel. With that in mind here are some things to consider when planning for your next business trip to an EU country.
- Making Effective Milestones: Our Top 10 TipsEvery project starts with milestones but are we always setting effective milestones?
- Rapid Travel Group joins local companies across Northern Lincolnshire for fun networking sports day at this year’s Business Hive Challenge Day!Here’s the fab five representing Rapid Travel Group at this year’s Business Hive Challenge Day …
- Bring Your Pet To Work Day And The Rise of Pet Friendly AccommodationPack up your pooch… Call in the cat… And hurry up the hamster… This month …
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- “Whatever I can do to help – I’ll be there”: An Interview With Ellie Patchett‘Passionate, Professional, Personable.’ That’s our mantra here at Rapid Accommodation. We’re passionate about what we …
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- Five Ways We Can Help Your Contracting Firm With Business AccommodationBy Linda Anderson-Smith You get a call from a member of your team… Him and …
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- Book Now, Pay Later: How Rapid Is Making It Even Easier To Book Business Travel And AccommodationBy Karl Hedison If you’re fed up of booking your business travel on your personal …
- Rapid Accommodation & Travel Company Rapidly ExpandsLocal company, Rapid Accommodation & Travel specialists has just announced an exciting office expansion at …
- Don’t Make These Mistakes When It Comes To Your Next Business TripOn a business trip, you represent your company at all times. It means being fully …
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- How To Attract Loyal Business Guests To Your Hotel Or AccommodationBusiness travellers make excellent hotel guests. We should know – we work with them every …
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- How It Works: The Secret To Finding You The Best DealClients often ask us how we get such good deals on hotels… Do we have …
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- How To Eat Healthy When Working Away From HomeIt’s late. You’re tired after a long day of meetings. And worse still, you didn’t …
- Rapid Director Commits Murder…The scene was set at Rapid’s family home, with all the team role-playing their individual …
- Why You Should Pick Up The Phone and Call Rapid TodayIn the modern ‘digital age’ we know how easy it is to get lost down …
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- Five Apps Everyone Should Have On Their Phone When Working Away From HomeWhen it comes to packing for a business trip, these days you could argue your …
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- The Secrets Of Successful Business Meetings“People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything,” declared the celebrated American …
- “It’s cliché to say but it’s such a good place to be”: An Interview with Rachael Anderson-Smith‘Passionate, Professional, Personable.’ That’s our motto here at Rapid Accommodation. We’re passionate about what we …
- Use a Comparison Website or Book Through Rapid – What’s The Difference?Let’s get down to brass tacks, as they say. When it comes to booking your …
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- Three things you shouldn’t get scared about when booking business accommodation this HalloweenHalloween is just around the corner and things here at the Rapid office are getting …
- Behind The Scenes: A Day In The Rapid OfficeIt’s always an early start here at Rapid. The whole team loves to get ahead …
- Behind The Scenes #1: What Happens When Sourcing New AccommodationYou might not realise it… But here at Rapid Accommodation, we start working for your …
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- How A Single Cup Of Coffee Could Transform Your BusinessA single cup of coffee… That’s all it takes to transform your business. It doesn’t …
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- Come on you Owls: We’re proud to sponsor our local team, Cleethorpes Town F.C.Move over Man City… Leave it out Liverpool… And away with you Arsenal! When it …
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- A Great Way To Spend A Sunday…If you have been following our posts, you will know that we have taken part …
- The Rapid Girls Have Some Well Deserved Family Time…The Rapid Girls have some well-deserved family time… …and what did you expect a nice …
- Growing Together: How Rapid Is Helping Local Businesses In North East LincolnshireEveryday here at Rapid Accommodation we’re looking for new ways to help our clients. We …
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- Our Seven Top Tips For Getting A Hotel UpgradeThere’s always someone you know who seems to luck-out with an upgrade every time they …
- Our Favourite Towns And Cities To Work In When Traveling For BusinessTraveling all over the UK to source business accommodation means we get to experience the …
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- Looking For Ideas To Market Your Business? The Best Ones Could Be In Your Own OfficeWe’re lucky here at Rapid Accommodation. Not only do we have loads of brilliant clients …
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- Looking To Expand Overseas? This Grant Could Give You The Financial Boost You NeedSomething a little different from us this week, but it could be equally as valuable …
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- Top Tips For Getting A Good Night’s SleepIt can be terribly disorientating. Laid in a different bed…in an unfamiliar layout…listening to strange …
- “It’s such an exciting time for Rapid”: An Interview with Rebecca Anderson-Smith‘Passionate, Professional, Personable.’ That’s our motto here at Rapid Accommodation. We’re passionate about what we …
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- The Best Films To Watch When Stuck In Your HotelLast night you had a great meal and evening out with your colleagues. You came …
- “It’s all about the people”: An Interview with Rapid Accommodation’s Business Director, Linda Anderson-Smith‘Passionate, Professional, Personable.’ That’s our motto here at Rapid Accommodation. We’re passionate about what we …
- Join Us for A Fast-Paced And Fun-Filled Day Out With Polo, Pimms And Picnics – And All For A Great CauseAcross the lawn you see a bustle of well-dressed ladies and gentlemen drinking Pimms and …
- Five Ways To Save Time And Money On Your Next Business TripLet’s get down to brass tacks. We know – when it comes to booking your …
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- Great Grimsby Town Deal: A Great Boost For Business In The Local AreaThere’s a buzz in the Rapid Accommodation office right now. And it’s not just the …
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- The Six Top Tips For Staying Happy When Working Away From HomeWhen it comes to working away from home, whether you’re out of town for three …
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- How To Pack Your Luggage In The Most Effective, Timesaving And Economical WayIt’s the night before you head away on business for a week… You’re due to …
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- Why Everyone Gets The ‘Gary Lineker Treatment’ When They Book With Rapid AccommodationIn a rush to reach Russia and head-up the BBC’s World Cup coverage, the nation’s …
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- Last Minute Business Trip? No Problem, We’ve Got You CoveredYou’ve got a new client’s attention… You’ve organised a meeting… You’ve prepared a pitch that …
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- The One Thing You Must Never Forget When Working Away From HomeYou’d be forgiven for thinking it might be the travel iron. One problem we always …
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- The Dos And Don’ts Of Working Away From Home – Part TwoIn part one of The Dos And Don’ts Of Working Away From Home we looked at …
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- 5 Emotions Everyone Who’s Travelled For Work Will Instantly RecogniseIt’s something few people ever really stop to think about, but working away from home …
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- “I don’t even like spreadsheets”: An Interview with Rapid Accommodation’s Financial Director, Karl Hedison‘Passionate, Professional, Personable.’ That’s our motto here at Rapid Accommodation. We’re passionate about what we …
- The Dos And Don’ts Of Working Away From HomeUnshackled from the drudgery of 9-5, you’re suddenly free as a bird, exploring new towns, …
- Five Ways To Have More Fun On Your Next Business TripYou’ve booked your next business trip with us and we’ve sorted everything for you. We’ve …
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- The Ultimate Working Away From Home ChecklistYou’ve checked the oven is off, you’ve locked the patio doors twice and you’ve patted …
- Brexit Forcing Your Business Up North? Don’t Worry: We Know How To Show You A Good TimeAs more and more businesses prepare for the reality of Brexit, you could soon be …
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