10 best gift ideas for business travelers

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In need of gift inspiration for the business travelers in your life? We've got you covered with the 10 best gift ideas.

To find the best gifts for 2021, a panel of experts selected 20 nominees, then our readers voted for the 10 best.

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10. Skyroam Solis Lite Personal WiFi Smartspot

The Skyroam Solis Lite keeps you connected wherever you go. Match it with a data plan, and you'll have fast 4G LTE mobile WiFi worldwide, as well as a built-in 6000 mAh power bank to quickly charge devices.

"It makes such a difference to be able to effortlessly access the internet on a 4G network even when you are in remote areas," says 10Best Travel Photography Expert Joanne DiBona.

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9. WOOZOO Omni-Oscillating Fan with Remote

These compact WOOZOO fans pack a lot of air-moving power, but the added features turn them into unique gift ideas. Owners can remotely control fan speed, direction, vertical and/or horizontal oscillation, or timed shutoff and there is an option that varies the airflow volume to simulate a cooling breeze.

A perfect gift to bring a little comfort to a stuffy business office. 

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8. Roam Portable Speakers by Sonos

Smartphones, tablets and laptops don't usually have much in the way of speakers. That's why Sonos developed this line of wireless speakers with all-day battery life and waterproof durability. Control what's heard with a remote, the app or voice, and stream via Bluetooth.

With a wide range of models, Sonos is an ideal gift for business friends who spend their office hours in teleconferencing meetings.

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7. Weatherman Travel Umbrella

This compact easy-to-carry umbrella weighs less than a pound and measures less than 12 inches long, so it can go anywhere you go. A reinforced fiberglass design can fight off winds of up to 45 miles per hour without inverting or breaking.

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6. Headspace Subscription

Know somebody who is stressed out with work? A Headspace subscription might be the perfect gift. Headspace is an app that teaches meditation and helps people stress less, focus more, sleep better and keep a healthy sense of perspective in life.

Conceived by a former Buddhist monk, Headspace teaches life-changing mindfulness skills in just a few minutes a day, all backed by clinically validated research.

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5. pureAir PERSONAL Air Purifier

Give the gift of fresh air this year to your business friends. This pureAir device continuously sends out a stream of unipolar air ions that create a clean air zone free of perfumes, colognes and other odors.

Small enough to be inconspicuous, it can be worn around the neck or set on a person's office desk and has a USB charging cable, so it's ready to go to work the next day when you do.

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4. TruSens Air Purifier

The TruSens Air Purifier Z-1000 is a small, portable air purifier perfect for business office use. The compact unit captures airborne viruses, allergens and VOC gases. It employs a HEPA filter and activated carbon filter to capture particulate matter down to 0.3 microns, and a UV-C light to kill germs and bacteria trapped in the filter. 

The Capacitive Touch Control display is easy to use, with no clunky knobs or buttons to push. This air purifier solution will enhance any business space with both its portable function and classic design.

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3. BRUU Tea Club Gift Voucher

Are you shopping for someone who likes tea but prefers better quality than the mass-produced dried bags of tea dust on store shelves? BRUU aims to provide the best variety of fresh loose teas worldwide, ethically sourced, custom selected to the customer’s preferences and delivered monthly to their home or office. Several gift subscription options are available.

Readers' Choice Awards contributor Erin Hamm recommends, “Start your day at the office with three gourmet teas, all customized to your preferences.”

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2. ESPRO Ultralight Coffee Press P0

Are you buying for that business friend who is always drinking their coffee on the go? The innovative ESPRO coffee press was developed by two coffee-loving engineers who figured out how to French brew coffee without making it gritty, then isolate the grounds in the same container to keep the coffee fresh and hot for hours.

The double-walled stainless steel traveler comes in six attractive color options.

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1. Rocketbook Core

Rocketbook brings the pen and paper experience into the modern age with a notebook that feels like paper but connects to the cloud for endless reusability. A damp cloth erases the page to a like-new state.