When preparing to venture to a far-off client, professional partner, or industry conference, utilize any of the following tools, each of which can make it easier and more affordable for you to craft the ideal itinerary.

While this site is commonly used for personal travel, it also has a Booking.com for Business platform dedicated to reserving work-related flights, hotels, rental cars, and more. It requires no subscription while promising to save users up to 20 percent with exclusive business discounts, and its app enables leaders to track their employees’ spending and real-time locations during their trip.

If expenses are a primary concern, turn to an option that allows you to set budgeting and booking policies for traveling team members. Other useful features include the ability to scan receipts for quick cataloging and oversee all company credit card holders’ activity for ultimate cost oversight. You can even reimburse team members’ out-of-pocket payments right in the app.

Do you want both flexibility and convenience? Through this tool, you can book from anywhere and simply forward your confirmation details to its interface. TripIt will then compile all the details into one itinerary and send you recommendations (e.g., for restaurants near your accommodations) and alerts (e.g., for when you should leave for the airport). Additionally, the Pro version will notify you of price drops and track your progress in various rewards programs.

This popular service, which was named a 2024 Editor’s Choice on the Apple App Store, takes the stress out of your entire voyage, from ideation to arrival to your eventual departure. Use it to aggregate your hotel bookings, flight information, and professional and recreational activities into one convenient itinerary. Perhaps best of all, Tripsy’s paid Pro level will update you if flight times or weather at your destination changes.

These options can help you book your itinerary, track your spending, and even find discounts.

TAKE ACTION:
Consider how you could utilize one or more of these travel apps to arrange a worthwhile business excursion.