Our Annual Picks for the Best in Business TravelThe people, companies and locations that are improving the way we get around and our experience once we get there.

View it as an opportunity or an evil, but if you're an entrepreneur,business travelis likely a big part of your life. Each year we pick the people, places and companies that are improving the way we get around and our experiences once we get there. This time we focus on the long-standing achievements of Kayak--whose streamlined search system has become the de facto standard for trip-building--as well as a disruptive new airline model and more. The efforts of these companies are making travel more efficient, comfortable and, sometimes, even enjoyable--allowing you to spend less time planning and more time focusing on what matters: growing your business.

Lifetime Achievement: Steve Hafner, Kayak