Meetings in Motion: Reimagining travel time as productive time

In today’s fast-paced global economy, time is the most valuable currency.

As businesses expand across borders and teams become increasingly distributed, the usual boundaries between travel and work are dissolving.

Welcome to the era of Meetings in Motion – where planes and trains and even autonomous vehicles are no longer just modes of transport, but mobile workspaces and boardrooms.

We know representatives from many of our 20+ TMC partners and suppliers are constantly on the move around the world, so are their customers.

As long as you can source wi-fi, it means your work does not need to be on hold until you reach your destination.

And if differing time zones enter the fray, then collaboration can still continue while you’re on the move, with people being able to play catch-up once logged on.

The rise of the mobile meeting space

Imagine closing a deal while cruising at 30,000 feet, brainstorming with your team on a high-speed train, or conducting a strategy session in a self-driving car.

Thanks to advancements in connectivity, cabin design and autonomous technology, this is no longer a futuristic fantasy – it’s happening now.

Smart innovations:

• High-speed Wi-Fi on flights and trains
• Noise-cancelling environments and private pods
• Smart glass and AR (augmented reality) displays for presentations
• Autonomous vehicles with reconfigurable interiors

Why it matters for global business

For international teams and executives, travel has traditionally meant lost hours. But now, that time is being reclaimed.

Meetings in motion offer:

• Increased productivity during transit
• Reduced need for overnight stays
• Faster decision-making across time zones
• A more sustainable approach to business travel by combining meetings and movement
• Improved collaboration reducing overall duration

Airlines and railways leading the charge

Forward-thinking carriers and rail operators are already adapting:

• Lufthansa’s Flying Conference Rooms
• Eurostar’s Business Premier cabins with meeting zones
• Japan’s Shinkansen with private workspaces
• Autonomous shuttles being piloted in tech hubs like Silicon Valley and Singapore
• Lounges – 3rd-parties are offering further deals for working spaces 

What this means for you

At One Global, we’re helping our clients embrace this shift. Whether you’re booking a transatlantic flight or a cross-country train, we can:

• Recommend routes with optimal onboard connectivity
• Arrange vehicles equipped for mobile collaboration
• Coordinate schedules to maximise productivity on the move

The future is in motion

As technology continues to evolve, the line between travel and work will blur even further.

The next frontier?

AI-powered travel assistants, holographic conferencing and fully immersive VR meetings – all while en route to your next destination!

Are you ready to turn your travel time into productive time?

Let One Global help you stay ahead of the curve.