Then, you should plan your leisure activities, such as sightseeing, dining, shopping, and entertainment. You should also include some time for rest, relaxation, and self-care. You should consider factors such as your interests, budget, and safety.
To balance work and leisure, you should aim for a 60/40 or 50/50 split, depending on the length and purpose of your trip. You should also be flexible and adaptable, and adjust your itinerary as needed.
To create an itinerary, you can use tools such as:
- Online travel planners, such as TripIt, Google Trips, and TripCase
- Travel apps, such as Skyscanner, Airbnb, and Uber
- Travel guides, such as Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, and Frommer’s
- Travel blogs, podcasts, and videos
Use technology to enhance your travel experience and productivity
Technology is a key enabler of business travel, and it will continue to revolutionize corporate travel in 2024 and beyond. Technology can enhance your travel experience and productivity by:
- Making travel arrangements easier and faster
- Providing access to information and services anytime and anywhere
- Improving communication and collaboration with your team and contacts
- Increasing security and convenience while traveling
- Reducing costs and environmental impact of travel
Some of the technology trends and tools that will shape business travel in 2024 are:
- Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and intelligent assistants. These technologies can help you discover traveler preferences, take advantage of upsell opportunities, and create personalized and immersive experiences3. For example, you can use AI to find the best deals and options for your trip, VR to preview your destination and hotel, and intelligent assistants to book your travel, check in, and manage your itinerary.
- Blockchain and digital identity. These technologies can help you streamline travel processes, enhance security and privacy, and reduce fraud and errors4. For example, you can use blockchain to store and verify your travel documents, such as passports, visas, and vaccination certificates, and digital identity to access services and facilities, such as airports, hotels, and events.
- All-in-one applications and platforms. These technologies can help you integrate and simplify your travel experience, and provide a seamless user experience3. For example, you can use all-in-one applications and platforms to plan, book, manage, and enjoy your trip, from flights and hotels, to transportation and activities, to payments and rewards.
Hilton offers a range of technology solutions that can enhance your business travel experience and productivity, such as:
- Hilton Honors app, which allows you to book your stay, check in, choose your room, and unlock your door with your smartphone
- Digital Key, which allows you to access your room and other areas of the hotel with your smartphone
- Connected Room, which allows you to control your room’s temperature, lighting, TV, and more with your smartphone or voice
- Hilton EventReady, which allows you to plan, book, and manage your meetings and events with ease and flexibility
Be sustainable and responsible while traveling for business
Business travel is not only a professional activity, but also a social and environmental responsibility. As a business traveler, you should be aware of the impact of your travel on the planet and the people, and take actions to reduce it.
