Business Travel Essentials

Business travel was brought to a grinding halt during COVID-19, but life is now slowly returning to normal and it is predicted that business travel will make a full recovery in 2022/2023. Many businesses will be keen to resume travel as it is the best way to create strong international relationships and can be a perk that improves morale for staff.

Due to the fact that business travel has not been an option for some time, it is understandable that even a seasoned traveler will have forgotten what they need to bring. It is vital that employees have everything that they need for a successful and enjoyable trip, so keep reading for a few essentials that you might have forgotten.

Business Cards

Business cards are essential for a business trip because they are such a useful tool for networking and can strengthen relationships. Bringing business cards is always a good idea, but you will want to make sure that these are attractive and high-quality cards that will impress.

Pen & Notebook

A pen and notebook may seem old school these days, but you will be surprised at how useful they can be for business travel. A pen and notebook are handy for taking notes during meetings, creating a list of tasks for each day and for writing down daily summaries at the end of each day just as a few examples.

Portable Battery Charger

You are sure to be using your phone a lot on a business trip, so you certainly do not want to run out of battery while you are out and about (especially if you are using it for translation and/or directions!). This is why it is important to have a portable battery charger that you can use to keep your smartphone fully charged and always usable.

Print Important Documentation

As with any kind of travel, you should always have a folder with hard copies of important documents that you will need. This should include hotel and transport reservations, a copy of your passport and any other documents that you will need on the trip.

Breath Mints

Finally, it is a good idea to always have breath mints on your person (a good all-round tip!). This is especially true during business travel because you will be meeting a lot of people and wanting to make a good impression, plus it might be harder to maintain a normal teeth cleaning and diet routine.

Hopefully, this post will help you to prepare for a business trip and make the most out of returning to business travel.