What's the best way to get upgrades on my business trips?

What's the best way to get upgrades on my business trips?

Joel Widzer (Travel Strategist) gives expert video advice on: How should I plan for my business trip?; What special items should I bring on a business trip?; What's the best luggage to bring on a business trip? and more...

One of the nice things about being a business traveller is that you travel frequently and the good thing about that is it that you get upgrades. Because travel providers they want your business and the key there is to be a loyal customer. For example I travel about 200,000 miles a year on the airline that I prefer and I get upgraded on every flight I take even international flights so what you want to do is you want to consolidate your business to a few select travel providers and by doing so you'll get all sorts of upgrades. You'll get upgraded to executive floors at hotels which can save you a lot of money on breakfast and food. You'll get nice suites which can make your hotel stay much more comfortable and you'll just get a whole realm of upgrades that really could make your travel much nicer.