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Business Travel can be tricky. Getting the most out of your journey starts well before your plane leaves the runway. We've put together a list of travel tips for the savvy business traveller to get ahead in 2015.
![Essential Guide for
BUSINESS TRAVELLERS
in 2015
1
Usea travel
management company
It can save time andmoney foryou
andyourcompany, while helping
to plan a productive andefficient
trip. You’ll skip hours of browsing
the web trying to findOK 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.aspx
http://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-2014
http://fourhourworkweek.com/
Our StatesManager travel portal contains all the tools you need to make your business
travel successful. Combine that with your own world-class, 24 hour support team and
guaranteed lowest fares and business travel is no longer the headache you’re used to.
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
LET
YOUR
MIND
REST
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 andother
online articles but rarely have the
time? Save themto Pocket and
you’ll have a beautiful offline
reading experience waiting for
you on yourphone, tablet or
laptop once that plane takes off.
http://getpocket.com/
Evernote
Save insurance details, passport
images, itineraries andmore to
one place, make notes for
business ideas, addphotos,
organise by topic, location, or
into taggednotebooks. Best of
all, it syncs seamlessly across all
devices.
https://evernote.com/
Airdisplay
Turn youriPadinto 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
andnow operates in over50
countries. Use it as an easy way to
get aroundwhile avoiding the risk
of local cabbies overcharging you.
https://get.uber.com/go/
GoogleMaps
The app allows you to store maps for
most majorcities offline so you can
access themwithout an internet
connection while travelling aroundin
an unfamiliarcity. Just search forthe
city in the app, then pull up the place
info andtap 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.
1
Save energy and stress and only
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.
6
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
producedwhen it gets dark and
makes us feel sleepy. Avoidthat
grumpy state we arrive at when
ourbody 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
2017
Number 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
Billion
every year
HOME
Along with plane pressurisation, cabin humidity affects
your 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.
1st
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,
sometimes
they 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
asoften aspossible
While sometimes it may feel like
a hassle, building face-to-face
relationships is invaluable andwill
always trump conference
calls andemails.
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, it
doubles 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).
OUR WORLD TRAVELS WITH YOU
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- 1. Essential Guide for BUSINESS TRAVELLERS in 2015 1 Usea travel management company It can save time andmoney foryou andyourcompany, while helping to plan a productive andefficient trip. You’ll skip hours of browsing the web trying to findOK 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.aspx http://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-2014 http://fourhourworkweek.com/ Our StatesManager travel portal contains all the tools you need to make your business travel successful. Combine that with your own world-class, 24 hour support team and guaranteed lowest fares and business travel is no longer the headache you’re used to. 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 LET YOUR MIND REST 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 andother online articles but rarely have the time? Save themto Pocket and you’ll have a beautiful offline reading experience waiting for you on yourphone, tablet or laptop once that plane takes off. http://getpocket.com/ Evernote Save insurance details, passport images, itineraries andmore to one place, make notes for business ideas, addphotos, organise by topic, location, or into taggednotebooks. Best of all, it syncs seamlessly across all devices. https://evernote.com/ Airdisplay Turn youriPadinto 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 andnow operates in over50 countries. Use it as an easy way to get aroundwhile avoiding the risk of local cabbies overcharging you. https://get.uber.com/go/ GoogleMaps The app allows you to store maps for most majorcities offline so you can access themwithout an internet connection while travelling aroundin an unfamiliarcity. Just search forthe city in the app, then pull up the place info andtap 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. 1 Save energy and stress and only 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. 6 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 producedwhen it gets dark and makes us feel sleepy. Avoidthat grumpy state we arrive at when ourbody 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 2017 Number 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 Billion every year HOME Along with plane pressurisation, cabin humidity affects your 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. 1st 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, sometimes they 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 asoften aspossible While sometimes it may feel like a hassle, building face-to-face relationships is invaluable andwill always trump conference calls andemails. 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, it doubles 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). OUR WORLD TRAVELS WITH YOU www.statesmantravel.com