Quick and handy information can make all the difference between a good work trip and a bad one. BCD Travel tech experts Miriam Moscovici and Heather Wright weigh in on some useful travel-related apps. Download them now and thank us later.
TripSource – Of course, this app tops our list. BCD Travel’s award-winning application helps you travel smart and achieve more. Access and manage all of your corporate details in one place. Get real-time flight alerts, company travel guidelines and location-related messages. Plus, get local maps and directions and share itineraries with colleagues and loved ones. Download it at the App Store or Google Play.
TripLingo – This app dubs itself as the ultimate tool for international travelers. You be the judge. Features include an interactive phrasebook and instant voice translator; Wi-Fi dialer; tip calculator; and a culture guide for etiquette in certain regions. Download it at the App Store or Google Play.
GateGuru – This app, affiliated with TripAdvisor, is a know-it-all in the best possible way. It can help you navigate airports around the world. Tap the app to find a terminal, a restroom or the shops with the best coffee and food. Plus, a fun travel stats feature lets you count the miles you’ve flown, the number of airports you’ve visited and more. See where you rank compared to other users. GateGuru is available for iOS, Android and Windows devices.
TinyScanner – This app is everything its name implies. Turn your iPhone, iPad or Android device into a portable scanner. Scan receipts, documents, notes and more, and save them to your device as PDFs or images. Free and Pro versions are available at the App Store and Google Play.
XE Currency App – Take the hassle out of currency conversion with this app that lets you convert 180+ currencies with live proprietary exchange rates and historical charts. The free version lets you personalize your settings; follow multiple currencies at one time; and compare provider prices to the XE rate. This app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows, and Firefox OS devices.
