The world of travel is evolving, and so are our priorities when we hit the road. Once upon a time, business and leisure travel were two separate things. But nowadays, “bleisure”, which encompasses both business + leisure; might sound like just another buzzword, but the benefits go beyond just a clever portmanteau. We’ve unpacked...
Alert Level 1: International Travel Opens 1 October 2020
With President Ramaphosa’s announcement this week that South Africa will be moving to Alert Level 1, comes the update that our borders will be reopening to international travel at the beginning of October. International travel includes both business and leisure travel, with some restrictions applied: Travellers will only be able to use one of the land border posts that...
Inside guide: best cities for business travel
As experts in corporate travel management, it’s no surprise that our team of seasoned road warriors has the inside scoop on all things business travel. Which is why we asked them to share their best insights and travel tips for life on the road. Make the most out of Munich For Thompsons Travel’s Desire Van Rooyen, Munich tops her list of...
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...
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...