Travel News July/August 2019


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USINESS travel can be quite tiring, dealing with (possibly) diff erent time zones, fl ights, hotels, and still your work on top of that.


ABOVE: Business travel can be quite


LEFT: Get the most out of your next business


tip and maximize your productivity


stressful and tiring, make sure you don’t burn out and make the most of your trip at the same time


Top Business Travel tips for added value...


BUSINESSES can spend an average of £1,500 to send an employee on a three-day business trip, so it’s something you defi nitely want to make the most of. Business travel is often an essential and expensive part of many jobs, with companies spending an average of £1,500 to send an employee on a three-day business trip, so it is defi nitely something you want to make the most of.


Here are 25 things you should do to get the best value from


your business trip:


1. Develop a good relationship with your usual hotels 2. Shop around to fi nd the best value for fl ights


3. Make use of any credit card reward points


4. Find central accommodation 5. Talk to a travel agency about handling your travel arrangements 6. Get organised


7. Don’t forget your chargers and bring back up batteries 8. Try not to get too stressed - calm is key


9. Extend your trip and see the sights


10. Keep on top of your business expenses


11. Don’t forget your business cards


12. Make sure you pre-arrange what you can spend on the company credit card


13. An itinerary is a great way to get organised


14. Fully charge you laptop/ phone before you travel


15. Travel light - invest in a good quality travel set


16. If your room has a mini fridge - stock it with your own water and snacks


17. Make sure you have travel insurance


18. Book travel well in advance (if you can)


19. Know When to Book and Fly


20. Plan out your workload 21. Brush up on your destinations


culture


22. Get as much rest as you can 23. Attend networking functions and make new contacts


The hospitality and travel industry are constantly aiming to improve the business travel experience.


Travelling for business is a lot


diff erent that travelling for leisure. When you’re there to work, not kick back and relax an overnight or weekend trip can leave you exhausted.


Here are some tips to take the stress out of business travel.


Do not forget your chargers


Invest in an inexpensive charger tidy and battery juice pack. Never underestimate how important technology is while travelling. Yes, you are travelling to meet face-to-face with a client, but that doesn’t mean that you should lose contact with the offi ce, or home.


Use those hotel rewards


If you frequent the same hotels and cities you might want to think about taking advantage of hotel reward cards. These can net you some signifi cant savings and discounts.


Bring family or a friend with you


If you can’t bring a colleague on Be considerate


Whether it’s at the airport, train station or ferry terminal, travelling involves a lot of manoeuvring around other people. Be as considerate as possible.


Don’t take up a second seat with your overnight bag, or pop your feet up on the adjacent seat for a snooze. Also, it should go without saying, but confi ne personal grooming to your hotel room - no-one want’s to sit next to someone cutting their toenails or plucking their nose hair.


Make the most of it


There are so many companies out there that are geared towards making business travel better - use them. Why try and do it all yourself when you have a one-stop-shop that will take care of all the arrangements for you?


Extend the trip


Why not spend an extra night at the hotel for leisure? Enjoy a relaxed dinner, have a massage, spend the day soaking in the hot tub? Or if you’re in a new city, take a tour, see the sights. Make business travel more fun.


the trip, but don’t want to go alone, you could bring your family or a friend along with you for the trip. A bonus is that you don’t miss out on spending time with your family while still closing the deal.


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