Road Warriors 2012 - Special Report

Forget a room with a view. You need tools to help save time, find some sort of serenity and make a complicated procedure painless. Put these in your attache.

There are hundreds of applications to help road warriors become more efficient and better able to navigate unfamiliar locales. Don't leave home without these 10.

Time is money, patience precious. Many things are billed as ways to get you to the airport gate faster. But does it pay to spend extra bucks to save time in the TSA security line?

These spots are so good you might not want to get back on the plane. Of course, when you do — having enjoyed top-shelf amenities — a personal escort will take you to the gate.

For those corporate travelers concerned about climate change — as well as quarterly profits — frequent air travel may make you uneasy. No worries. Sit back and enjoy the flight. Your employer can purchase carbon credits to offset the greenhouse gas emissions.

A industry survey shows travel agents anticipate business bookings to increase by three to five percent in 2012, compared to a year ago.