International Business Travel: Awareness Needed Regarding Time Differences for Global Journeys
In the world of business, travel is a crucial aspect, and it's about to get a little more complex with the onset of daylight saving time. This year, Europe will switch to daylight saving time on the last Sunday in March, joining countries like the USA and Canada who change their clocks on the second Sunday in March.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has reported a record high in business travel, with Singapore, China, and Japan dominating the APAC region. However, our search results did not contain specific information about the leading countries in the APAC region regarding business travel traffic according to the WTTC.
As business travellers jet off to different time zones, careful planning is essential to avoid scheduling errors. The time change can cause significant stress due to scheduling difficulties and the disruption of the usual rhythm, with an hour of sleep lost. Early flights can be a challenge, and meetings slipping into the late evening or early morning can affect work hours and recovery.
To mitigate these issues, companies should establish clear guidelines for recording working hours and ensure that calendar systems and time tracking tools correctly account for the change. It's worth taking a closer look at the expense claim guidelines for early morning or late evening trips due to the time change, as a business trip that would normally qualify for a subsistence allowance could be shortened by the time change, making the allowance no longer applicable.
In Germany, the subsistence allowance for business trips is based on the duration of the trip, which changes with the time change. It's important to keep these factors in mind when making travel arrangements and submitting expense claims.
For more information and updates on business travel and daylight saving time, visit our German-language service and news portal. You can reach us at [email protected]. Remember, with careful planning and the right information, business travel can be a seamless experience, even during the time change.
