As with other industries, the use of technology is one of the most significant trends in the sector for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE). It’s no longer just about attending an event – delegates want to experience it. They want a return on the impact of their attendance. Do you have the right...
How Gen Z is Reshaping Business Travel
Generation Z is very different from their forebears, with their values and expectations shaped by having grown up during the recession, difficult political climates, and the rapid evolution of technology. Gen Z consumer behaviour and spending patterns are reshaping the business travel landscape. Within fifteen years, Gen Zs will be the decision makers of...
5 Things to Know About Gen Z
Born after 1995, Gen Z has never known life without the internet or social media. How will their consumer behaviour and spending patterns shape business travel in the future? According to recent research, the world’s youngest generation already has $44 billion in spending power, makes up 26% of the population, and will account for...
4 Solutions for Common Business Travel Hurdles
Unlike going on a holiday, business travel is all about how much productivity you can squeeze into a limited amount of time. No matter how well you have planned, even the most seasoned road warriors run into hurdles on their business trips. From long airport queues and language barriers to adjusting your body clock...
Data Privacy for Business Travellers
With the POPI commencement deadline looming, and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect on 25 May 2018, the issues surrounding data privacy and cybersecurity are once again on everyone’s lips. However, over and above the protection of personal information, companies need to ensure that their corporate travellers protect sensitive business...
5 Things to Look for in a Travel Management Partner
A travel management partner will do the heavy lifting of business travel for your company; carefully track, monitor, and evaluate all of your business travel data, providing insights into how and where to reduce costs. Additionally, you will benefit from industry-proven advice and expertise to get the best value for money within your company’s...
Why Hire a Travel Management Partner
Are you spending hours looking for flights and booking accommodation for your company’s business travellers? Does organising transport or managing travel claims leave you feeling frustrated? If the stress of business travel planning is getting in the way of the regular demands of your job, you need a travel management partner. Whether it is...
How Technology is Redefining Business Travel
Business travel is one of the fastest changing segments of the travel industry today. The accelerated digital environment allows executives to conduct business in unprecedented ways – you could begin a business transaction over a conference call this afternoon, and fly out to seal the deal in person tomorrow morning. In order to keep...
3 Things To Know About PCI
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is a global data security standard to protect confidential payment card information against fraud and theft. Airlines have demanded that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) support their own internal compliance project, which is why IATA Accredited Travel Agents now need to become PCI DSS compliant....
3 Ways to Cut Business Travel Costs
Are you looking for cost-reduction strategies which can be applied to your organisation’s business travel budget? From partnering with specialists and planning ahead to updating your travel policy, here are 3 ways you can cut your business travel costs. 1) Partner with a Travel Management Company Key to your cost-saving strategies, partnering with business...