subject: Business Itinerary Saves You Valuable Time - And Time Is Money [print this page] Business Itinerary Saves You Valuable Time - And Time Is Money
Using business itinerary can save you some valuable time and like every business person knows... time is money.
There are many standard business itinerary templates available. It is well worth the time and effort to customize a standard business template so it fits your business travel needs. This customized business itinerary template, with all the information you will need in one place, will soon become fundamental part of your travel preparation.
Even though it will take you little bit of time to compile this template, it will save you valuable time when you are on the road and reduce the risk of you forgetting anything you need for your business trip.
How Should Business Itinerary Template Look Like?
Your standard business itinerary template can actually look anyway you like but it should include at least the following information (most points are valid as well for other than air travel):
Date of travel, check-in times, flight times, flight numbers
The name and location of your departing airport
Airport terminal number
How to get to your departing airport, how long does it take, etc.
The name and location of your arriving airport
The name, address and telephone number for your hotel
Your hotel reservation number
Transportation from the airport to your hotel
How to travel, how long it will take, how much it will cost, etc.
Names and contact numbers for your overseas contacts
Names and contact numbers for all travel partners
Your business agenda during your business trip
Time and location for all meetings, whom you are meeting with and the meeting agenda
Time and location for all events and whom you are entertaining or being entertained by
Suggested daily budget and local currency exchange rate
All other relevant information for your trip, as applicable
Train times, station, platform, etc
Taxi pickup times, account details or how much if you have to pay cash
Hire car information, pickup and drop off times, location, reservation number, etc.
Important and relevant local information, like weather, local etiquette, dress code, tipping advice, etc.
Your completed business template should be included in your travel pack, which you always take with you on your business trip. You should also send a copy of your business itinerary to your overseas contact prior to travelling.
