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If you have a business traveler in your life, chances are you hear a lot about the struggles that come with catching flights, the logistics of getting through security, and the pitfalls of a gate change from terminal A to terminal C. It’s not an easy gig.
For that reason, we’ve collected some of our favorite gifts for business travelers this holiday season.
From comfort to convenience to entertainment and cocktails, there’s surely something on this list that you’ll want to sneak under the tree for a friend or family before they have to head off to another business meeting in another time zone.
Having trouble figuring out what to get people for the holidays? You can check out all of Insider Picks' 2016 gift guides here.
Noise-cancelling headphones
Every regular traveler needs a quality pair of headphones to help them get through long flights. This Bose pair comes with noise-cancelling capabilities, helping you drown out the jet engines while Mozart plays you to sleep on your red eye home.
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, $349
A "smart" carry-on
The Bluesmart One carry-on is the future of luggage. It has an internal scale in the handle to ensure that your bag is light enough to get through security, as well as a digitally controlled lock you can use through your smartphone.
It even comes with a built-in battery, so you are never left looking for an outlet to charge your phone at the airport.
Bluesmart Smart One Carry-On Suitcase, $398
A personalized luggage tag
Henri Bendel's luggage tags are elegant, affordable, and can be monogrammed for no additional charge.
Henri Bendel West 57th Bag Tag, $28
A portable battery
Anker's portable battery weighs less than a pound, but has the ability to charge an iPhone seven times. There's nothing worse than thinking you have enough power to get you through a trip, but getting stuck with a nasty layover or missed connection. Plus, this one has two USB ports, so you can help out a friend if you're traveling together.
Anker PowerCore 20100, $39.99, available at Amazon.
An in-flight cocktail party
With just a little effort, your giftee will be drinking a Bloody Mary, Old Fashioned, or Moscow Mule from the comfort of their seat.
W&P Design Carry-On Cocktail (Gin & Tonic), $19.96
An iPad Pro
The iPad is still the best tablet out there, and can serve as an essential form of entertainment on long flights. It will only be more appreciated by travelers now that you can download your favorite Netflix episodes to your device and watch them offline.
Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 128GB, $549.99
A Bluetooth keyboard
Not everyone will want to pack one of these, but if you're planning on doing a lot of work and don't want to pull out your laptop on a plane, a Bluetooth keyboard is essential.
ZAGG Slim Book Pro Bluetooth Keyboard and Case for Apple iPad Pro 9.7" with Kickstand, $121.32
A travel pillow
Our favorite travel pillow that we’ve found so far, Cabeau makes comfort easy even in the tight quarters of seat 14B. Designed to keep you cool and support your neck in all the right ways, its an easy gift that will surely be appreciated by the regular traveler in your life.
Cabeau Memory Foam Cooling Travel Pillow, $64.99
A luggage set
If the traveler in your life is always struggling to find the bag that will meet the needs of this trip or that trip, a full luggage set that works for any trip is a great gift you could give this year. When it comes to luggage, Away makes some of our favorite pieces.
Away Set of Three Suitcases, $695
Packing cubes
Packing cubes will help travelers keep all of the stuff in their suitcases neat and organized.
Incase Modular Mesh 3 Pack, $49.95
Priority Pass
For those who are spent a lot of time in airports, Priority Pass might be the best potential gift on this list. With over 1,000 private lounges in airports around the world, Priority Passmembers can get a quick bite, complimentary drinks, and relax in a space removed from the nonstop stress that is an international airport.
Learn more about Priority Pass here.
A comfortable hoodie
There are few things as important as basic comfort when you’re getting ready for a long day of travel. Whether you’re getting ready for hours on planes, trains, or automobiles, a reliable hoodie that looks as good as it feels is always a welcome companion.
Everlane Men's Zip-Up Hoodie, $65
Everlane Women's Lounge Sweater Hoodie, $68
Sweatpants you can wear in public
Comfy pants are just as essential while traversing the country. Mack Weldon's pair looks good enough to wear with confidence before you settle into your seat.
Mack Weldon French Terry Ace Pant, $78
Airhook
We still do not have a screen for every seat on every plane. Thankfully, with the Airhook, you can set up a media system all your own to enjoy while flying.
A sleep mask
Give the gift of sleep. It’s always appreciated.
A facial mist
A quick spritz of this rosewater facial mist can to a lot for your skin next time you have to spend a whole day traveling.
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist, $35
A travel adapter
If you travel internationally on a regular basis, this is a no-brainer. Without a power adapter, basically nothing you own that runs off of electricity will work. The LOOP World Travel Adapter will keep you connected to the electrical grid whether you’re in the US, UK, European Union, or Australia.
LOOP World Travel Adapter with 3,000mAh Power Bank, $18.95
A tech case
While traveling, it’s always a comfort to know that your tech gear is organized, and with this laptop bag, it’s clear that every piece has its place.
This is Ground Mod 15” Laptop, $499.98
A good book
This book contains over 700 spots to visit around the globe that will help to take you off the beaten path in between business meetings.
"Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders," $17.50
A collapsible hair dryer
Compact and collapsible, Drybar's hair dryer weighs less than a pound, so you can even sneak it into a carry-on if your the type to travel extremely light.
Drybar Baby Buttercup Blow Dryer, $135
A travel iron
While it might not solve every problem the business traveler has, Collar Perfect makes it easier to stay looking sharp no matter how much turbulence took place at 30,000 feet. Collar Perfect is a versatile travel iron that can help keep your clothes looking fresh, even if they’ve spent the last few hours stuffed into an overhead bin.
Collar Perfect Touch-Up and Travel Iron, $34.95
A travel-sized skincare kit
Keep skin fresh and vibrant with the help of this traveler's skincare kit. It’ll help you feel clean, even when you’re halfway through a four-hour layover half a world from home.
Ursa Major Traveler's Skin Care Kit, $41
A travel mug for iced coffee
This mug allows you to make iced coffee on the go. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Zoku Iced Coffee Maker/Travel Mug, $29.99
A coffee subscription
Chances are if your friend or family is always on the go for work, they enjoy a good dose of caffeine to get them up and ready in the morning.
Blue Bottle Coffee Subscription (6 Months), $186
A weekend bag
This weekend bag from Oliver Cabell is casual, yet professional, and will make for easy traveling on quick trips.
Oliver Cabell Kennedy Weekender, $285
A travel wallet
Bellroy makes some of our favorite wallets on the market right now. The regular traveler in your life will surely enjoy the leather travel wallet that the brand offers. With room for your passport, cards, and however many different currencies you need on you at the moment, it’s a great option for anyone looking to keep their most valuable items all in one place.
Bellroy Leather Travel Wallet, $119.95
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