2 Minutes with Brian Robertson of Vision Travel Solutions

How much do you travel?

 

About 25 trips a year.

 

Where was your ever first flight?

 

On Trans Canada Airlines from Toronto to Detroit. A long time ago!

 

Aisle or window?

 

Usually aisle. Window on overnight flights.

 

What’s your favourite airport?

 

Seoul, South Korea. So impressive, and  great use of green technology.

 

Favourite city?

 

That would be a toss-up between Washington, London
and Shanghai.

 

Any preferred apps?

 

Flightaware for live flight tracking.

 

How do you stay fit when you travel?

 

I always pack my workout clothes and go to the gym, for a run or a swim.

 

How do you cope with jetlag?

 

My Bose quiet comfort headphones help me sleep. What a great invention.

 

What do you do with your downtime when you are on the road?

 

I like to explore, especially local historical sites – and find authentic restaurants to enjoy the local cuisine.

 

If you could sit next to anyone on a long haul flight, who would it be?

 

Warren Buffet.

 

Your must-have travel accessory?

 

My Blackberry Q10.

 

How do you spend your frequent flyer points?

 

My family has them!

 

Favourite vacation destination?

 

I find China fascinating, its culture, history, people.

 

What do you think the biggest challenge will be for corporate travel in the next 12 months?

 

Adoption of mobile technology in the corporate travel sector.

 

Favourite travel tip?

 

Use airport lounges, either membership based ones or pay-as-you-go. They are lifesavers!