January 2018
News, Tips & Trends for Business Travelers
Trending Now: The Rise of the Bleisure Traveler
You probably know one. There’s a good chance you are one – or will be in 2018. A bleisure traveler is a person who travels for business purposes but extends their trip for leisure activities.

A 2017 study by Luth Research in conjunction with Expedia Media Solutions found that 43 percent of business trips in the U.S. combine business with leisure. Thus, bleisure travel has become mainstream.
Read more about The Rise of the Bleisure Traveler on our Travel maestro blog.
CM&E Welcomes a New Manager
Please join us in welcoming Meryl Clark to Covington Travel as the Manager of Covington Meetings & Events (CM&E). Meryl comes to us with over 30 years of meeting and event planning experience, as well as strong event marketing and venue sourcing skills. As a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Meryl will be a great asset to the CM&E team and the meetings clients we serve.

When you have the pleasure of working with Meryl and want to see her light up, just mention the Beatles. She’s a HUGE fan, demonstrated by six visits to Liverpool and no less than 18 to London!
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Meryl Clark
Manager, Covington Meetings & Events
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Covington Travelers are Talking
My trip to Ireland was great. I want to thank you for all your work on helping me plan my trip. You are always such a great help and have great ideas for me to think about.

The sights were beautiful. I loved your idea of renting the car. I was able to drive to many places and see so many things. I do look forward to working with you next year on my trip.

David Fogg
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