Ancient landmarks merged with modern cities. Desert landscapes contrasted against azure seas. Intoxicating cuisine and possibly the world’s best coffee… the Middle East is trending as one of the most desirable regions for incentive travel – this according to Charlotte Gwilliam, our recently appointed Thompsons Meetings and Incentives Manager. Stretching from the Black Sea to the Arabian Sea; from...
Get to Know Our New TMI Manager, Charlotte Gwilliam
Our dedicated Thompsons Meetings and Incentives (TMI) team has a new captain at the helm, and she plans to take our MICE division to new heights! We caught up with Charlotte Gwilliam, our recently appointed TMI Manager for a quick get-to-know-you Q&A. Tell us a little bit about yourself I grew up on a farm and can...
The Latest Tech Trends in Business Travel
Tomorrow’s travellers will want even greater choice, transparency and personalisation, while at the same time, corporations will push for better value from travel spend. In conversation with industry experts, a leading global distributor has identified 4 technology trends that are impacting the business travel landscape, and how travel management companies can leverage them to ensure that employers and...
Meet the Tech Behind the Scenes of your Business Travel Programme
Bringing a Travel Management Company on board to manage your business travel requirements is one of the best decisions you can make. Not only do you benefit from years of experience, trusted relationships with industry providers and the services of a dedicated account manager, but the travel technology at play behind the scenes is...
Backyard Bleisure: Explore More of SA
If you’re in Cape Town on business or you’ve flown into Joburg for a meeting; perhaps you’re in Durban for a conference, add on a day or two to your business trip and spend some time exploring the hotspots and hidden gems of your destination. Our team have handpicked their top things to do on...
How to Manage your Company’s Bleisure Travel
Are you considering including bleisure in your company travel policy? Bleisure, in which business travellers add on a few leisure days to their business trip, is a convenient way to combine two trips, save costs and see more of a destination. Plus, by spending more time on the ground recovering from jetlag and having a couple days to...
5 Ways to Be More Cyber-Savvy on a Business Trip
In the digital age, information is currency, so it’s crucial that you protect your data (and that of your company) while you’re travelling. Seemingly innocent actions can lead to potential cybersecurity breaches, putting your business data at risk. Here are 5 ways to be more cyber-savvy on a business trip. Don’t leave the door open...
How to Stay Productive on a Business Trip
In between flights, transfers, meetings and client dinners, business travel can be stressful. Add on the effects of jetlag and your productivity levels really come under pressure. So, how can you remain productive on a business trip? We have a few tips: Lean on your travel manager Your travel management company will take care of the small details, leaving you...
5 Ways Smart Tech is Making Solo Travel Safer
Whether stealing a moment between meetings or taking advantage of a few bleisure days at the end of your work trip, business travel often equals solo travel. And if you have ever found yourself nervously wandering around a new destination alone, the good news is that smart technology is making solo travel safer. Here’s how: Language barriers are a thing...