5 Types of Business Travelers

By |2018-08-07T02:49:16+00:00June 22nd, 2018|Business Travel|

Whether you’re indulging in a cappuccino and croissant at the airport lounge or scrambling to get onto the next flight, there are a number of different ways to go about your business travel. For the rookie business travelers in the crowd, the concept of traveling for business means more than just kicking back and relaxing—it encompasses a wide range of what if’s and how to’s that have yet to be addressed.

So, before you book your flight and pack your bags for the next destination, take a deep breath, be prepared—and enjoy the ride while you’re at it.

1. The Nervous Traveler

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Three pairs of shoes, two bags of luggage, and a carry-on for a seven-day trip. Should I bring my journal? What about toiletries? I hope I’m not forgetting anything…This is the type of person that packs and repacks a million times, constantly checking flight statuses, securing seats, and confirming business meetings all while arriving two hours early to their flight destination. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there.

Surprisingly, the main thing affecting this person is organization. If you’re a Nervous Traveler, you should consider travel booking flights with long delays to allow for some downtime. Also, it’s just as important to not let anyone else’s travel arrangements influence yours so you don’t get anxious. From selecting which airline to fly on to sorting accommodations, business travel doesn’t have to be so complex.

Looking for ways to keep yourself organized on-the-go? Start using a to-do-list planner that allows you to set reminders for specific tasks and check everything off once completed. To top it all off, we also highly recommend bringing a portable phone charger for those unexpected moments you might encounter.

2. The Planner

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Flights booked, bags packed, presentations ready, meetings scheduled, and snacks prepared for the in-flight trip. This is the personality type of a person that is bound to plan your entire business trip without skipping a beat.

Being The Planner has many perks and typically low amounts of stress. Spontaneity is not the name of the game for this breed of traveler. They find reassurance in knowing the exact plan of action at every stage of their trip.

This type of business traveler has to have things moving smoothly throughout the entire travel booking process. Typically, they feel more comfortable with their employer knowing where they are and what they are doing in the context of their corporate travel. If you fall into this business traveler category, then you’re set for sure! No hassle? No worry! You can be assured that everything is scheduled to go as planned.

And for The Planner that seeks a bit of thrill and touch of adventure, check out Roadtrippers for your ultimate road trip planning guide. Hitch a ride and camp under the stars, all while staying calm about your next steps.

3. The “Ready to Go at Any Minute” Traveler

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In the midst of all the business traveling, you may come across situations that you only wish you were more prepared to handle. A spontaneous weekend trip to the mountains? No problem! The “Ready to Go at Any Minute” Traveler is the person that has an emergency bag with clothes prepared for every occasion.

This business traveler is ready to go at the spur of the moment. They are your best travel buddy and soon-to-be your lifelong friend—always equipped with the right essentials, and always up for adventure. The trip might not always be smooth for this type of traveler, but they are used to the grind and always have the most interesting stories to share.

If you ever find yourself becoming acquainted with these types of people, or are considered one yourself, make sure to check out DUFL—a service that takes away the worry of keeping your clothes clean and on you all the time. Learn from this type of traveler, and make your travel experience that much smoother by having an emergency bag on hand, a positive attitude, and the willingness to get up and go anywhere, at any given moment in time.

4. The Road Warrior

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The old soul, a seasoned professional. The Road Warrior is the most frequent business traveler who averages fifteen trips per year and spends around three nights away on each trip. This traveler has been there, done that, and you will likely find them sippin’ on some vino in the VIP lounge, with a cigar in hand. They are a combination of The Planner and the “Ready to Go at Any Minute” traveler—always prepared for any occasion.

Accustomed to the ways of business travel, their main goal is to venture off to their next destination and come back in one piece. Having no time to waste, these travelers are on a mission to get to where exactly they need to be with no stops in between. They enjoy taking in the scenery when the opportunity arises, but are bound by their focus to get things done.

If you’re looking for ways to save time throughout your business travel, one great solution to consider is clearme, a service which helps arrange all of your preflight requirements. Pass through security just like the pros do—all with a click of a button.

5. The Tech Enthusiast

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From conferences to tech meetups, summits and more, this tech-savvy business traveler amounts for the fifteen percent of all business travelers who are enthusiastic adopters of high tech. Always on top of the latest technological trends, The Tech Enthusiast is the millennial you will catch with a smart gadget in hand.

According to an article in Forbes entitled “How Millennials Are Redefining Business Travel,” millennial business travelers are eager to use technology to be more productive, stay on top of current events and trends, and keep in touch with their extensive social networks. They resort to technology and “staying at preferred hotels with updated tech means” in order to efficiently “stay in touch with co-workers, friends, and family with the tap of a finger.” The Tech Enthusiast is exactly this person—always equipped with the right gadgets to get them from where they are to where they want to be, personally and professionally.

You can read more about How Millennial Travel Trends are Changing Business Travel in a recent Shep post covering business travel trends.

These business traveler personality types are the first to get lost without a phone or laptop in hand and find comfort in knowing their devices are there to guide them throughout their trip.

Are you The Nervous Traveler or The Road Warrior? Do you find thrill in planning every stage of your trip or are you the “Ready to Go at Any Minute” type? The next time you book your business travel, take a moment to ponder what business traveler personality type you are and be assured that you’re not alone on this journey. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

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