For frequent business travelers, getting from place to place efficiently and comfortably makes a huge difference. Every business trip is an opportunity, and those who show up for a big presentation feeling harrowed and haggard from a rough travel experience are less likely to perform effectively.

Fortunately, our business travel experts at Town & Country Travel in Pittsford, NY, have over two decades of experience with helping business travelers meet their goals. Below, we offer a few tips for more successful business trips.

5 Tips For Better Business Travel

1. Choose A Convenient Hotel

While everyone wants to stay in the best accommodations when traveling, sometimes other factors need to be weighed more heavily before making a hotel reservation. If your business trip keeps you in a particular city for more than a day, it’s important to know what to expect from local traffic and think carefully about morning commutes to meetings or conferences.

2. Take Advantage Of Rewards Programs

Keeping track of your miles can turn your frequent airline reservations into free travel and other perks down the line, so it can pay to work frequently with a particular airline. The same can be said for other often used services like rental cars — companies have an incentive to offer the best treatment to their frequent customers and members of their rewards programs.

3. Look Sharp On The Plane

It’s wise to dress in business attire for your flight. For one, it’s likely to elicit better and more efficient treatment from airport and airline staff. It also guarantees you’ll have appropriate attire for your meetings even in the event your luggage is lost.

4. Travel Light

Of course, the best way to prevent your luggage from being lost is to keep it with you. For short-term business travel, it’s best to limit your luggage to a small carry-on and a laptop bag to keep you moving efficiently and prevent mishaps.

5. Use A Respected Travel Agency

While online booking may make it tempting for small businesses to handle travel in-house, business travel is actually one area where a travel agent can be extremely useful. Our savvy agents at Town & Country Travel have years of experience working with airline and hotel reservations and itineraries, and we can often offer useful advice that’s specific to particular destination cities. We even handle the smaller details, down to your frequent flyer and rewards program accounts, meaning you can spend your time on business instead of fretting about the travel. We also provide air, car and hotel reports (along with any customized report your company may need) to help keep track of the company’s travel spend.

If your company could benefit from business travel help in the Pittsford area, contact Town & Country Travel today. With over 20 years of experience in the field, we’re the perfect choice to make your next hotel or airline reservation easier. Visit our website to find out more or call (585) 381-2850 or (800) 747-2850 today to book your next business trip. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.