Essential Guide forBUSINESS TRAVELLERS

in 2015

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Use a travel management company

It can save time and money for you and your company, while helping to plan a productive and efficient trip. You’ll skip hours of browsing

the web trying to find OK deals.

Sources:http://www.statista.com/statistics/324786/global-business-travel-spending-growth-forecast/http://www.iata.org/pressroom/facts_figures/fact_sheets/Pages/health.aspxhttp://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/23/business/flying-sleeping-tips-business/http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/05/the-evolution-of-airplane-food/371076/http://blog.rockbot.com/mobile-app-usage-of-restaurant-customers-in-2014http://fourhourworkweek.com/

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Stash some healthy treats in your carry-on, like dried fruit or granola bars.

Anything high in fibre is good.

Try to avoid the over-priced, salty snacks provided by most airlines which

can leave you feeling dehydrated and uncomfortable.

Carb-filled dinners, on the other hand, are

great for settling you down for a

long sleep.

Breakfasts with high levels of protein can

help you feel alert and get you in an active,

productive mood.

Drink lots of water to stay

hydrated and avoid the in-flight bar.

[This tip goes hand-in-hand with

grabbing an aisle seat!]

Try not to eat any heavy meals as soon as you arrive at your destination in order to acclimatise to your new time zone.

Aircraft filters are effective at

capturing greater than 99.9% of the

airborne microbes in the filtered air

LETYOURMINDREST

Open a book, tune in to your music or turn on an in-flight movie and

arrive at your destination fresh-thinking and ready for action.

There is no avoiding the need for sleep. Losing even one or two hours from your regular

pattern can throw off your performance the next day.

Sleeping tablets can be helpful for some people and are an alternative if all else

fails. Just be very careful with the dosage so that you wake

up well before landing.

Send a quick note of thanks to anyone that you met on your trip. It might only take

a few seconds but could go a long way in keeping up

relationships.

Have a shower to freshen up as soon as you get to your

hotel. Hang your clothes in the bathroom and let the

steam do the hard work of ironing out unavoidable

creases.

Be careful with information that you divulge over the phone in the back of your

host-organised transport. The driver might be paying

very close attention!

Cut down on any wasted time that you spend abroad by scheduling as many meetings as possible into 48 hours. The chances are that if you’re allowing more time than

that, then you are sacrificing time with friends and family.

Pocket

Love reading blogs and other online articles but rarely have the time? Save them to Pocket and you’ll have a beautiful offline reading experience waiting for you on your phone, tablet or laptop once that plane takes off.

http://getpocket.com/

Evernote

Save insurance details, passport images, itineraries and more to one place, make notes for business ideas, add photos, organise by topic, location, or into tagged notebooks. Best of all, it syncs seamlessly across all devices.

https://evernote.com/

Airdisplay

Turn your iPad into a second screen to go alongside your laptop while working on the go. https://avatron.com/applications/air-display/

Uber

Despite regulatory issues in a handful of countries, “Everyone’s Private Driver” is a global service and now operates in over 50 countries. Use it as an easy way to get around while avoiding the risk of local cabbies overcharging you.

https://get.uber.com/go/

Google Maps

The app allows you to store maps for most major cities offline so you can access them without an internet connection while travelling around in an unfamiliar city. Just search for the city in the app, then pull up the place info and tap the options button to see “Save Offline Map”. http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/

Request a wake-up call at your hotel just

in case your alarm clock fails you.

There are efficient ways to optimize space in your bag and squeeze your

smart clothes into its tight confines. From rolling your tie and keeping it in a zip-lock bag to slipping socks

into a spare pair of shoes.

Bring along deodorant, perfume or liquid make-up as long as it’s

under 100ml and store in a sandwich bag. If you’re in need of

more toiletries remember to stock up in the airport.

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bring a carry-on. Bag restrictions don’t vary much from 22” x 14” x 10” so purchase a small bag with

plenty of pockets and zips.

A tablet can be a great companion for a business traveller but it

doesn’t suit all professions. If you plan to do any sort of writing then

a slim laptop is a better choice.

Running shoes. Running is a great way to explore a new

city and leave you feeling free of the usual post-flight

sluggishness.

Before you leave, think what will be useful. A pre-made name

badge for attending numerous conferences. A few business cards, a USB stick and some

breath-mints at the very least.

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Get a good meal in your new city. The OpenTable app has partnered with Yelp to get reliable reviews and is

downloadable for all smart phones The app allows you to pinpoint nearby

restaurants on a map.

Remember to keep your receipts to return to your office!

Jetlag

Melatonin is a hormone that is produced when it gets dark and makes us feel sleepy. Avoid that grumpy state we arrive at when

our body clocks go out the window by regulating your

light exposure.

Try gradually shifting your sleeping pattern in the days

leading up to departure. If that doesn’t work bring a sleeping

mask onboard.

APPS

DESTINATION

FOOD & DRINK

IN-FLIGHT

PACKING

GENERAL

2017Number of domestic business and leisure trips in the US

of people say using their smartphone helps them find a restaurant when

travelling abroad.

Baggage mishandling

is still costing the industry

over 1.34

Billionevery year

HOME

Along with plane pressurisation, cabin humidity affectsyour palette and is typically lower than 20%, 10% less than

the average household. This decreased level can can dry out your nose, weaken your sense of smell and make food taste bland.

Guillaume de Syon, professor of history at Albright College, researched the history of airline food and says:

If you were to serve a nice breast of chicken, which you can do on board, within a minute or two, the chicken would be like sawdust.

The solution is in the sauce apparently...

Be charming to the check-in staff and you

could land yourself an upgrade to first class.

There’s no harm in trying.

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All-purpose travel adapters are one less headache to

deal with when you get to your

destination.

GO EXTREME Try packing nothing!

If you visit a city regularly then try ‘caching’ a few items of clothing, toiletries,

chargers and travel medicines. If you’re a regular (and a good guest) then most

hotels will be able to store your items for you, ready to pick up again upon your

arrival. If you don’t have any luck with your hotel then you can try a service like

Makespace in the US.

https://www.makespace.com/

Passport wallet

When travelling regularly your passport can take a bit of a battering. Purchase a good

passport wallet to keep it pristine, they also double up well for storing business cards and

travel documents.

A ‘Knomad’ is the perfect organiser for digital essentials

http://www.knomobags.com/uk/knomad-ipad-surfacepro3-tablet-sleeve-black.html

Forgot? Ask hotel reception,

sometimesthey have

spares.

External laptop and phone batteries

http://phorce.com/

Out of juice? There are a variety of products that will keep your power

running on the go.

The Phorce Pro Bag is so powerful it can charge a latop or an iPhone 5S 14 times. Never run out of power again.

Get on that plane as often as possible

While sometimes it may feel likea hassle, building face-to-face

relationships is invaluable and will always trump conference

calls and emails.

Booking Travel

Flight delays mount up throughout the day thanks to the knock-on effect they have

with staff, plane availability, airport gates, etc. Book an early morning flight to reduce the risk of your flight being delayed and gain some acclimatisation time

in your destination city.

Relax. You will improve your

productivity by planning ahead

for your meetings before you

set foot on the plane.

Bring a scarf with you

Not only will it keep you warm in a chilly cabin, itdoubles up as a blanket.

If you do have some time to spare, take advantage of it! You might be

lucky and know a friendly local that you can visit.

If not, explore the neighbourhood.

The world is your oyster! (For an hour or two).

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