New Era of Business Travel: Tips from Condé Nast Traveler and Wired Editors

Prioritizing Work Over Leisure

• 🎯 Focus on your work as the primary reason for the trip; otherwise, you may not be sent on future business travel.
• 💡 While enjoying downtime is good, it should be secondary to completing your assigned tasks.

Strategic Downtime and Rest

• 😴 Rest and pamper yourself in the hotel during off-hours, especially if you are jet-lagged or exhausted.
• 🛀 Utilizing hotel amenities like room service and baths can be a valid way to enjoy your business trip and maintain health.

Smart Flight Booking Strategies

• ✈️ Avoid booking redeye flights that require you to work immediately upon arrival; aim to arrive the night before to settle in.
• 💻 Traveling during working hours should be minimized to ensure consistent Wi-Fi access and an easier overall experience.

Leveraging Frequent Travel Perks

• 🌟 Accumulate miles and hotel points by sticking to specific airlines and hotel chains to potentially pay for personal vacations.
• 🔑 Frequent flying can lead to rewards, upgrades, and free travel, making business trips more beneficial long-term.

Expensing Hotel Services

• 👔 Check with your employer about expensing services like hotel laundry or steam/press to maintain a professional appearance.
• 🧳 These services can be particularly helpful for those traveling with carry-on luggage.