Navigating the world of travel insurance can feel like a maze, especially when you’re planning business trips that need to run smoothly and efficiently. Whether you’re managing a team of road warriors or travelling for work yourself, understanding corporate travel insurance is crucial. Let’s break down what you need to know about coverage and...
7 Ways XLGO Transforms Your Travel Experience
Managing travel plans can often feel overwhelming, whether you’re heading out for a crucial business meeting or going on a relaxing holiday. Thompsons Travel’s innovative XLGO app is here to make your travel experience smoother and more efficient. Here are seven ways XLGO will transform the way you travel:
Duty of Care Done Right: A Manager’s Guide
In today’s fast-paced business environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of corporate travellers is more critical than ever. Duty of care isn’t just a legal obligation – it’s a moral one, and it plays a vital role in a company’s travel policy.
Success Secrets from Leading Women in Business
In celebration of Women’s Month, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring female leaders in Thompsons Travel. We had the privilege of chatting with CEO of Thompsons Travel, Sharon Leong, Supervisor, Finance, Marilize de Beer, Team Leader, Zinhle Mahlaba, and Team Leader, Kaylene Du Plessis, who shared their invaluable tips on leadership,...
How Corporate Travel Agents Can Save You Time and Money
In today's fast-paced corporate world, business travel is almost inevitable. Whether it's a meeting in another city or a conference in a foreign country — corporate travel is critical for the growth and success of many businesses. However, traveling for work can be time-consuming and expensive. This is where corporate travel agents come in....
Incentive Trip Ideas Your Employees Will Love
As a business owner, you're always looking for new and creative ways to motivate your employees. And there's no better way to incentivize them than by offering them a trip to remember. Incentive travel has become a popular way to motivate employees, and it's no surprise why. Everyone loves to travel, and the idea...
Sustainable Ways to Travel on a Business Trip
Travelling for work is a common occurrence in today's fast-paced world, but what if we told you that you could make a difference with even the tiniest of changes? Sustainable and responsible tourism has become increasingly important as we become more conscious of our impact on the environment.
The best business travel apps & why it can make your trip more productive
As a business traveller, you want to make sure your trips are as productive and efficient as possible. Fortunately, with the help of modern technology, you can easily manage your travel plans and stay organised on the go. Whether you're travelling for work within South Africa or internationally, there are numerous business travel apps...
7 Effective Business Traveller Safety Tips
Travelling for business has significantly grown since the Covid period and remains a key part of business expansion and growth in many markets in 2023 and beyond. However, it may also present security risks, that business travellers need to be aware of and ensure they take precautions to ensure their safety.
Group Travel Etiquette: Important Do’s and Don’ts for Travelling with Colleagues
Travelling with colleagues can be a great opportunity to bond and create lasting relationships, as well as helping you to be more effective in the work environment together, but group travel can also be a minefield of potential conflicts and awkward moments.