Etihad’s Top Tips for the Seasoned Business Traveller

A GUIDE FOR THE SEASONED BUSINESS ETIHAD AIRWAYS TRAVELLER ABU DHABI ALL WORK NO PLAY? • Allow time to explore • Give yourself time for rest before travelling • Allow an hour or two a day for leisure activities BEAT JET LAG • Indulge in relaxing activities such as a • Drink plenty of water • Rotate your feet to prevent massage deep vein pains • Switch to your destinations local time zone immediately • Arrive refreshed by taking a nap • Watch a movie on the plane to relax instead of ploughing through work MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION • Be culture conscious • Read up on local business customs • Be aware of correct dress codes • Know your fomal greetings • Be respectable of times • Be punctual BEAT TIREDNESS • Avoid takeaways when working late • Try not to keep raiding the fridge for snacks throughout the night • Keep your hotel room cool and pack ear plugs (for a relaxing nights sleep) • Avoid over eating when on the go THE AFTERMATH; MANAGE THE BUSINESS T EXPENSES • Collect receipts • Organise paperwork in passport or wallet • Ask for the bill receipt upfront LOOK THE PART • Polish shoes • Non-creased clothes (iron in the hotel if needed) BE AHEAD OF • Don't over pack clothes • Carry stain remover & shoe shine wipes • Roll your clothes over rather than folding them • Dark clothes don't show stains THE GAME • Travelling Apps for your smartphone • Check roaming options before landing • Carry external battery's, and chargers for your laptop • USB stick • Multi country adaptor plug PACK HAND LUGGAGE • Change of suit • Document wallets • A small amount of local currency • Laptop / Smartphone CHOOSE A FRIENDLY BUSINESS HOTEL • Complimentary wireless • Express check-in • Hotel close to your meeting • Flexible meeting rooms • Great amenities - fitness and spa centre to unwind SAVE TIME TRAVELLING • Pre-book plane seats • Select priority boarding • Beat the queues • Arrange an airport pick-up from home and to your hotel ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI