Top 5 Apps for Business Travelers

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Business travelers are an important market of the travel industry that reportedly spent $175 billion in 2015 according to the US Travel Association.  These travelers take more than 405 million long-distance business trips a year, meaning there’s 405 million chances for weather patterns to shift, flights to be delayed, and plans to get changed; with that in mind here are the top five apps that make traveling a breeze for the frequent flyer.

TripIt

TripIt is a free app that helps the business traveler organize all of their plans into a single location by consolidating e-mails, calendars, and travel documents for easy access.  The app allows users to share information via e-mail, direct link, or through social media.  The paid version of the app, TripIt Pro, is $4.09 a month and offers advanced features like real-time flight alerts, fare refund notices, and tracking of reward-program points.

WeatherPro

Developed by MeteoGroup (which is the number one private weather provider in Europe), WeatherPro is a powerful app that offers seven-day forecasts and weather reports for more than two million locations around the world.  WeatherPro ensures that business travelers know what to expect when they arrive in their destination city, and for only $2.99, it is an inexpensive tool that ensures travelers pack everything they need for success.

CityMapper

CityMapper was originally developed for commuters but is used frequently today by business travelers everywhere to get around their destination city just like a local.  Currently in 31 cities around the world (with plans for future expansion), CityMapper is an easy to operate, free app that gives users the best point-to-point directions with the available public transportation options.  For cities that offer a bike share program like London and San Francisco, it pinpoints the whereabouts of all bike locations and includes how many bikes are available.

LiveTrekker

The developers of LiveTrekker promise a solution for travelers who end up creating a large amount of data and digital content on their journey, utilizing the help of high quality maps that friends and family can also access.  By employing precise GPS technology, LiveTrekker allows users to take pictures and video of specific locations with the added bonus of commenting à la most social media platforms. For the busy business traveler that may not get much free time, this is an easy way to keep track of the many sights that are quickly experienced during a business trip.

App in the Air

App in the Air is billed as the personal flight assistant that makes sure users don’t miss another flight.  In addition to keeping track of everything related to the flight—even including the type of aircraft used— App in the Air offers information on airports, weather, and the local currency for the frequent business traveler. The app can be used with TripIt to sync flights and travel information allowing for easy organization, but perhaps most useful for the busy business traveler is the Timeline feature, which keeps a timer for when check in for flights start, when check-in closes, and the terminal location.

Safe travels!