The Best Apps for Business Travelers

As we head into Q4, business travel continues to rebound, and businesses are sending their executives back on the road. The travel landscape has changed significantly over the past two years, with new tech available to improve nearly every aspect of your business trips. 

While traveling for business can be exciting, it can also be a hassle, between making sure you packed everything, keeping track of your expenses, and getting around in a city foreign to you.  If it’s one thing you’re sure to pack, though, it’s your smartphone—and with it comes a world of apps to streamline your travel. 

From time management and airport guides, to expense trackers and translation apps, a host of platforms are available at your fingertips to improve your travel experience. With just a quick download, we’ve curated a selection of the top mobile applications for business travelers to take advantage of. 

EXEC is a highly curated hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program designed to improve the lives of busy executives.

Reap the benefits of our negotiated, preferred pricing with a host of travel partners and hotels seconds from signing up.

Apply Today

For Navigating the City

Google Maps

Price: Free
Platform: iOS, Android

Navigating your way around an unfamiliar city is daunting; the last thing you want is to get lost and end up late to your first meeting. Google Maps is the ultimate navigation application for almost every form of transportation, offering users directions with real-time traffic. In addition, it is available offline, which is excellent for those without immediate access to cell service or WiFi.

Citymapper

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

Another great tool for navigating your way in a foreign city, Citymapper is especially great for users utilizing public transportation. Instantly comparing all modes of transit and the time of each route, the application is available in major cities worldwide. So whether you’re willing to make multiple stops, switch from the subway to the bus, or even walk, this app is a must-have when navigating numerous locations in an unfamiliar city.

SpotHero

Securing a safe and affordable parking spot can be challenging if you’re renting a vehicle and navigating a city you’re not familiar with. SpotHero connects users to parking spaces and garages all around the city, in almost any part of the world. Avoid being late to your meetings by arranging for parking in busy cities ahead of time with SpotHero.

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

For Tracking and Reporting Expenses

SAP Concur

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

With the level of technology we have access to, keeping track of tiny paper receipts is a hassle that no company should be relying on. SAP Concur is an excellent software for expense management because of its many features when integrated with the company. It allows businesses to view all expense and budget data in one place, enforces spending policies, and allows users to capture receipts for quicker reimbursement automatically.

Expensify

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

Another simple application that saves businesses and their executives time and energy, Expensify is a great platform to automate any accounting processes for all expenses, bills, reimbursements, and invoices. It allows you to scan travel-related receipts and track your spending, both business and personal, in real-time!

For Navigating the Airport

FLIO

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat in a different terminal or searching for a particular lounge to relax in, navigating airports, particularly larger international ones, can be a hassle. FLIO is a free mobile app that acts as a navigation system for any airport worldwide. It also provides users with real-time gate changes, flight delays and cancellations, and baggage claim belts.

LoungeBuddy

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

With so many lounges dispersed throughout the terminals, it can be challenging to locate and purchase access to each one. Depending on the amenities you’re looking for, LoungeBuddy provides access to a network that connects users to almost every lounge around the globe, allowing you to purchase access or make last-minute reservations at any time.

For Last-Minute Itinerary Changes

Skyscanner

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

While flights are already at risk of cancellations and delays due to weather and unforeseen circumstances, COVID-19 has introduced a new layer of uncertainty when traveling for business. Skyscanner is an excellent application for when flight changes occur, as it scours the database for information about any last-minute available flights from multiple airlines. The same applies to hotels and car rental reservations.

HotelTonight

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

When unexpected changes happen to your itinerary, securing a hotel room in a pinch can be challenging, especially during peak seasons. HotelTonight allows users to find, book, and check in for the evening immediately, which is exceptionally useful for international travelers who may not have instant access to their travel coordinators because of time differences and need last-minute accommodations.

For Your Business Meetings

Docusign

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

As an executive, reviewing, commenting on, and signing agreements comes with the job. DocuSign is a platform with a corresponding mobile application that allows users to sign a document anywhere in the world, making contract execution simple in and out of the office. Encrypted for safety and security, the app keeps business moving by storing all essential documents in one place and forwarding them to the appropriate personnel when signed.

Notion

Price: Free
Platform: Android, iOS

A virtual workspace for all your on-the-go needs, Notion is geared towards team organization, collaboration, and project management. Keep track of your workflow, ideas, and documents all in one application, as well as take and share your notes for any meetings, anywhere.

Corporate Travel Done Right: Technology at Your Fingertips

Traveling to a city that’s not your own poses a host of unique benefits for business travelers, but comes with its fair share of challenges. Leverage these apps to make your business trips more manageable, and download the EXEC Mobile App to save on your next trip.

Download the EXEC mobile app for your device today:

App Store Google Play