Showing posts with label Business Trips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Business Trips. Show all posts

Thursday, July 17, 2014

#TravelThursday - Business Travel Tips

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While we know preparing for meetings and seeing clients is foremost in the minds of most business travelers, safety on these trips should be priority as well. Before jetting off to your next company conference, keep the below safety tips in mind to ensure you and your traveling companions arrive safely (and with your possessions intact):

Keep Essentials on You at All Times - Never leave your ID, credit cards, money, or any important prescription medications in a bag you can’t readily access. These items should be kept on your person, or in a small purse/bag at all times. In airport theft situations, having the necessities on you prevents you from dealing with loss of money and ensures your health is taken care of.

Pack Wisely and Stay Alert
- Travel with as few bags as possible and never leave them unattended. If you travel with a purse, keep it close to your body, or consider using a money pouch under your clothes instead of carrying a purse/noticeable wallet. All valuables should be in a bag kept nearest to you. Consider attaching an electronic proximity alarm to your bag of valuables, this way if a thief attempts to run off with any bags, a loud alarm will sound.

Secure Reliable Transportation
- Booking car service with a company you can trust is a huge part of getting to and from your destination safely. Dynasty Limousine has a full line of Clean, Modern Lincoln Town cars and 8-10 passenger stretch limousines available for both Airport and Corporate Transport. We are available for pickups and drop offs at all of the major New York Airports. Have employees flying into NY from out of town? We operate 24/7 and are available for transportation to corporate events as well.

Do Your Research on Hotels - Reserve a room at a hotel in a safe area, near where you need to go for business. A larger/major hotel is more likely to have safety and security features like smoke alarms, fire sprinkler systems, security boxes, 24-hr attendant, etc. Also, request a room above ground level, as higher floors are less accessible from the outside to strangers. Rooms below the seventh floor generally provide easier access to the ground floor in the event of an emergency and are more accessible for fire equipment.

Crimes can happen at random, but there are a lot of things that can be done to prevent your chances of becoming a victim. Being aware and alert to what you can do will go a long way in making your next business trip both safe and successful!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Make Business Travel Less Stressful


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 P: (631) 587-8500
  

Work stress plus the hassle of traveling paves the way for an anxiety-inducing, particularly taxing business trip. In fact, research has pulled in data from over 6,000 travelers and found that an employee traveling for work can lose up to 6.9 hours on a trip due to stress – that’s 6.9 hours not spent resting or working.

But business trips don’t have to be something you come to dread. Luckily there are some ways to prepare yourself ahead of time to better handle the chaos or reduce it all together, and we’re here to share them with you:

Sleep well – Lack of sleep can affect any part of your day no matter where you are or what you have planned. Get as much rest as possible prior to jet-setting, you never know how many lines you’ll be waiting on or how long it’ll take you to check in to your hotel.

Perfect the carry-on bag – Since this bag is with you at all times, it’s least likely to get lost. Pack your valuables and any important work documents to ensure they arrive to your destination with you. If it’s a short trip, try only bringing a carry on to nix baggage claim waits all together.

Dress appropriately – If you’re walking off a plane right into a business meeting, wear your business attire on the flight. This way you avoid the stress of changing in tiny airport bathroom stalls. No business meeting planned right away? Travel in comfort.

Use your smartphone for more than just calls and emails – Is the flight delayed? Where’s the nearest breakfast place?  There’s an app for that. From travel checklists to flight status updates and ground transportation options, the abundance of travel apps on the market can help your day run a bit smoother.

Reserve a car service – Your time on the road is invaluable, spending it behind the wheel on your way to the airport isn’t the best option. By reserving a car service with Dynasty Limo, you’ll be able to use your time in transit to catch up on flagged emails or prepare any notes/presentations so you’re able to arrive to your gate feeling stress-free.

Business travel may be a frequent occurrence in your line of work and we wouldn’t want you to dread it. Prepare ahead of time and take some time for yourself and things should pan out nicely. Call us today (631) 587-8500!