5 apps for the modern business traveler
Every frequent traveler has a packing checklist, especially when traveling for business, but what about the digital tools you need to bring with you? Here are a few apps you should add to your travel toolkit.
There are so many travel apps out there it can be hard to know where to start, but these five are the cream of the crop. They don’t just make planning your business trips easier, they elevate them to a premium level. Just because you’re traveling for work doesn’t mean it has to feel like it.
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- Every frequent traveler has a packing checklist, especially when traveling for business, but what about the digital tools you need to bring with you? Here are a few apps you should add to your travel toolkit.
- 1. For getting around the city: Blacklane
- 2. For finding a place to stay: HotelTonight
- 3. For flying in style: JetSmarter
- 4. For taking to the seas (or lakes, or rivers): GetMyBoat
- 5. For earning rewards the easy way: Stocard
1. For getting around the city: Blacklane
With the [applink title="Blacklane app" code="cspzqc1"] you can book premium chauffeur services in over 300 cities across the globe from an hour before you need them to months in advance. Plus, they specialize in airport transfers, with an hour of complimentary wait time for airport pickups, just in case it takes longer than expected to deboard. Book rides from A to B or by the hour, and there are several service classes to choose from so you can pick a vehicle that suits your needs.
2. For finding a place to stay: HotelTonight
HotelTonight helps hotels around the world fill their unsold rooms and help you get the best deals. Despite the name, you can book in advance too. Hotels are sorted into categories such as Basic, Charming, and Luxe, and along with the list of amenities, you’ll find the top three reasons HotelTonight recommends that hotel in particular. Plus, for some hotels you can also use the app to chat with an HT Pro, your personal concierge who can help with special requests.
3. For flying in style: JetSmarter
You don’t have to have your own jet to fly private. Use JetSmarter to book seats on an already planned flight, or book the flight yourself and either reserve all the seats, or leave them open for other travelers to join the journey. You can pay per use, or get an annual membership for priority treatment and lower seat prices. Part of the draw is the community aspect, with JetSmarter hosting invite-only events, and the shared flights framed as networking opportunities.
4. For taking to the seas (or lakes, or rivers): GetMyBoat
Instead of having to vet individual providers every time you want to charter a yacht, go on a diving excursion, or just rent some water sports equipment, do so with the GetMyBoat app. You can even rent houseboats or multi-day boat trips, and they have boats (or boat-adjacent vehicles) available in 184 countries. With the app you see all the details for not just the boats themselves, but the rental agreements, reviews, and ratings so you’re always making and informed choice.
5. For earning rewards the easy way: Stocard
Perks and loyalty points are key for busy travelers, but carrying multiple loyalty cards is a hassle and a waste of space. Store all your loyalty card info in one place with Stocard, which is even compatible with smart watches to make scanning the barcodes even easier. The app also offers promotions with a variety of companies that you’ll only find through Stocard.