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...
A personal experience of flying under lockdown level 2
As lockdown in South Africa has lifted to Level 2 and domestic travel restrictions have begun to ease, South Africans may now travel between provinces for any reason and no longer need to provide supporting documentation other than all travellers need to complete a health declaration document which can be completed at home, printed out and presented upon arrival at the airport, or it can be done prior to entering the building. Accommodation facilities...
Business Travel in Level 3: Everything you need to know PLUS flying internationally
As lockdown is slowly lifting and travel restrictions begin to ease, we’re shifting gears and looking to embrace a world in which new rigorous hygiene and safety protocols will be the norm. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling in South Africa and abroad during lockdown Level 3: Update 12 June 2020: Limited international...
Duty of Care in the New Normal
Before the outbreak of Covid-19, business travel was essential for many companies. Now, there are strict travel bans in place to protect employees and curb the spread of the virus. With many countries still under some level of social distancing lockdown, nobody knows how long the effects will last, and how our relationship with...
Aligning your business travel programme with your company culture
Your company culture, whether deliberately built or developed organically over time, affects every touchpoint in your organisation, from brand identity to customer service. But is it evident in your business travel programme? In the digital age, face-to-face meetings are more valuable than ever. If you want to create a strong business travel culture within your organisation, you...
Business travel management: how we can help you
Do you spend 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 to bring a travel management partner onboard. Hiring a...
Our top green business travel resolutions & tips for 2020
As supporters of the TreadRight Foundation, we are committed to safeguarding the communities, environments and wildlife of the places we visit. It’s our responsibility as a Travel Management Company to Make Travel Matter, which is why we asked our team to share their green travel resolutions and tips for 2020. No more single use plastic Single-use...
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...
Introducing our enhanced Online Booking Tool & App
At Thompsons Travel, we are always looking for ways to streamline your business travel processes, track traveller behaviour, decrease your travel spend and unlock opportunities for cost savings. Which is why we are so excited to introduce you to our enhanced booking tool: Thompsons Traveller Connect. Here’s how our enhanced booking tool will benefit you: Expense management functionality for SMEs Thompsons Traveller Connect is a web-based solution to manage, monitor and...
How to Spring Clean your Business Travel Habits
Even the smallest eco-conscious actions you take can make your business travel greener. When you’re prepping for important meetings and dealing with flight delays and layovers, the last thing on your mind is the impact that your business trip can have on the environment. The reality is, it’s more important now than ever before to do what we can to offset our carbon...