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Lobby Bar – May 10: Pandas Gone Wild, Let’s Play Family Feud, Songs From the South by Southwest, and The Meaning of Life
The Lobby Bar – A Weekly Summary of Frequent Business Traveler News and Views
Survey says: the top three answers are on the board. The results are in; find out what bugged travelers the most about staying in hotels. Make sure you read the findings in Steve Harvey’s voice.
Cancel my spa appointment, I’ll just go for a drive. Jonathan Spira puts the pedal to the metal in the 2013 Audi S8. …
Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Airlines, Hotels, and Airports in the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards
Vote today for your favorite airline, hotel, airport, or credit card loyalty program. Balloting for the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards is almost over but you still have an opportunity to support your favorites. You will also earn a chance to win historic airline memorabilia at the end of the balloting.
This year’s stellar field of nominees includes well over 100 airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel Web sites. …
2013 BMW X6 xDrive50i – Review and Test Drive
The BMW X6 was the first vehicle of its kind when it launched in 2008, fusing a four-door coupe with a sport utility vehicle. Despite strong criticism at the time, the X6 has inspired numerous other models on the market, and remains one of BMW’s best kept secrets for drivers who want it all – power, performance, and the ability to literally drive over it all.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
In some respects, the …
Report from Geneva: The 83rd Geneva International Motor Show 2013
The Geneva International Motor Show (Salon International de l’Auto) kicks off the automobile year 2013 in Europe as the first important international auto show for car manufacturers. This year, the show is once again facing the challenge of a balancing act between presenting powerful sports cars and environmentally friendly hybrid, electric, and diesel-powered automobiles.
Because of an unknown economic development in Europe, where the car market is dealing with declining car …
What Are Your Favorite Hotels, Airports, and Airlines?
Everyone has favorites, and the Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards allow you to recognize yours.
The GlobeRunner Awards cover hotels, airlines, loyalty programs, airports, car rental agencies, and more. This year’s stellar field of nominees includes well over 100 airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel Web sites.
Don’t keep your favorites a secret. Over 73,000 votes have been cast so far this year but there’s still plenty of time so go …
BMW DriveNow Car Sharing Service Opens at Munich Airport
BMW’s DriveNow car sharing service announced it was opening a branch at Munich Airport (Flughafen München) as part of a three-month pilot program. Arriving passengers can pick up a BMW 1 Series or X1 as well as a Mini Cooper, Cabrio, or Clubman and rates start at €0.29 per minute of driving. Time while parked is €0.10 per minute except between midnight and 6 a.m. when there is no charge.
Several …

