Business Travel Technology Trends and Apps: Looking to the Future

The article notes business travelers face geopolitical developments, extreme weather, cybersecurity, flight disruptions, labor shortages, and inflation. It recommends a mobile-first approach, equipping travelers with apps and tools. Recommended apps include TripIt, Google Maps, rideshare apps, Xe Currency Converter, TripLingo, Travelex insurance, and ExpenseIt. It also highlights in-flight Wi-Fi, VPN, public Wi-Fi safety, and digital health passes/vaccine passports (e.g., IATA Travel Pass, VeriFLY, CommonPass). Next-gen technologies (AR, ML, AI) will continue to reshape business travel.