Top 10 Tips for Business Travel

Reduce your chances of experiencing travel disruption by preparing appropriately and using our travel tips for your upcoming corporate trips.

When managing corporate travel, travellers may experience unexpected obstacles threatening an otherwise smooth travel experience. Planning effectively is a must when travelling for business to reduce the opportunity of potential travel disruption delaying your plans.

For this blog we have shortlisted our top ten tips for business travel, helping to establish a seamless corporate travel experience with every trip.

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1) Check you have all the necessary documentation before travelling

Go paperless and store these in your digital wallet or mobile app.

2) Opt for carry-on luggage and pack as lightly as possible

Include your electrical essentials and chargers for your devices.

3) Check your airline’s flight updates before travelling to the airport

Sometimes flight schedules can change last minute. Don’t waste a journey.

4) Dress appropriately for security to speed up the process

Wear easy to remove shoes and avoid metal accessories.

5) Pack according to the strict airport security guidelines to avoid delays

Make sure not to include prohibited items and check policies on liquids.

6) Pack both business and casual wear for your business trips

Bring a change of clothing in your carry-on in case of emergencies.

7) Maintain a pack of travel size toiletries for upcoming business trips

Keep a set of toiletries just for travel and replace as you go.

8) Check in to your flight and hotel (if possible) beforehand

Save time on your journey by checking in online before travelling.

9) Make use of the business lounge at airports

Spend time productively by catching up on work. Always use secure WiFi.

10) Be prepared in the case of international travel

Make sure you have a valid passport, visa, and cash in the appropriate currency.


At Selective Travel Management, we effectively manage business travel from the beginning to the end of your journey. Through innovative technology, we can pinpoint traveller locations and manage disruption in the case of delays, cancellations, or emergencies. We also provide an in-house out of hours 24/7 emergency service to support you when you need it most.

 

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