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BUSINESS TRAVEL ON THE RISE FOR WOMEN:
ROAD WARRIOR GIVES TIPS FOR TRAVELING LIKE A BOSS
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WHEN IT COMES TO BUSINESS TRAVEL, MORE WOMEN ARE TAKING TO THE ROAD AND SKY TO GET TO THEIR DESTINATIONS. IN FACT, WOMEN ACCOUNT FOR 47 PERCENT OF ALL BUSINESS TRAVEL WORLDWIDE, REPORTS THE GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION.
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ith female business travel on the rise, many brands are taking note of this growing consumer group. This year, Hertz is continuing its heritage of supporting the needs of female road warriors through awardwinning customer service with its new “Her in Hertz” campaign. Before your next trip, take note of these savvy travel tips and expert advice
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from frequent traveler Kristina Portillo, founder of BusinessTravelLife.com.
1Plan Ahead
“Productive business travel starts before I leave for the airport. I can save hours during my travel day by simply planning ahead and not wasting time. Many of my travel accessories never leave my luggage. I have two sets of chargers, headphones, toiletries, etc., so the ones in my bag stay in my
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bag. I also pack items I need during transit on top. I always travel with a few healthy snacks, so I don’t have to waste time finding snacks at airports.”
2Choose Reliable Brands
“In addition to planning ahead, who you chose for your business travel is equally important. As a mom and frequent business traveler, I need brands that have earned my trust and provide dependable, consistent service. That is why I, and so many other women, choose Hertz, a six-time consecutive winner of the annual Women’s Choice Award.”
3Carry-on Only
“I save at least an hour by traveling with only a carry-on. If I were to check my bag, I would wait in line at the airport to check it (10 minutes),
