01 Jan 3 EXECUTIVE TRAVEL MISERIES THAT MUST BE AVOIDED

DON’T LET THESE CORPORATE TRAVEL WOES GET YOU DOWN

Traveling for business can be a harrowing experience, especially in a new city. From trying to find the proper terminal at the airport to simply being dissatisfied with your accommodations, there are plenty of aspects of travel that have the potential to ruin an otherwise productive business trip.

Being prepared for the worst is an important part of avoiding disaster in a new city, and for executive travelers, a tight schedule and lack of sleep can exacerbate otherwise ordinary travel issues. To help you prepare for some of the worst that can happen during your executive travel experience, we’ve compiled a list of some travel miseries that must be avoided at all costs.

YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS A FLOP

We can mean many things by calling your hotel room a “flop”; this could mean that your room has an unsavory location in the hotel, such as near the elevators or by the ice machine. It could also mean that your room is dirty, your bed is uncomfortable, the hotel’s staff is rude and unaccommodating or that the general atmosphere of the place is unsuited to your work load.

You have to remember that your hotel is the place where you will get the sleep that is vital to your productivity. Your hotel is also the place where you’ll get extra work done, prep for a presentation, contact colleagues and unwind after a long day.

You can never do enough research when it comes to the hotel you choose for your corporate trip. Know which hotel chain or single hotel has the most comfortable beds and the amenities that you need to be optimally productive while also enjoying the comforts you deserve.

YOU DON’T HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

If you’ve opted for a rental car in a new city, especially in a large city, chances are you’re adopting a set of frustrations that simply aren’t worth it. From getting lost on your way to meetings to the general frustrations associated with parking and navigating a new city, you’ll likely find that renting a car on a business trip simply isn’t worth it.

Cabs are in the same ballpark. When you’re on a tight schedule and often need effective transportation at the drop of a hat, a cab simply isn’t your best bet. Especially if you need a cab during rush hour, finding one at a moment’s notice might prove a challenge, and there’s never a guarantee that a cab driver will know exactly where you need to go.

Cut Stress during Executive Travel is the best way to go during your business trip. You’ll have a local expert driver who knows how to get where you need to go. You’ll have punctual transportation when and where you need it, and you’ll have the luxury and solitude of a commute that you can use as you see fit, whether it’s for a power nap or to get extra work done.

YOU PICK THE WRONG RESTAURANT FOR A CLIENT DINNER

This is another executive travel misery that can have serious consequences. Making a great impression on a potential or current client is highly important, and the restaurant you choose says a lot about your judgment, professionalism and whether the client will like you.

Research is vital. Don’t expect to just pop into town and choose a random restaurant that has a good rating on Yelp!. Your chauffeur will be a local expert well versed in the legitimately good restaurants in the area. He or she can offer you a list to work with throughout your trip.

Executive travel is full of opportunities for mishaps and miseries. Avoid them as best you can with research, preparation and a backup plan.

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