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...
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...
What does Gen Z want from a Travel Management Company?
Forget Millennials. It’s Generation Z (those born in the late 1990s) who are about to change the way we work, play and travel. These “new kids on the block” already make up a quarter of the world’s population and by 2020 will account for 40% of all consumers. Before you know it, they’ll be the decision makers in your industry. ...
Go Green with Thompsons Travel
Going green is more important today than ever before. As individuals, we have a responsibility to act. As corporates, it’s even more important that we take up the green charge and lead by example. Here’s how we’re going green – and how you can, too: #CarbonEmissions Are you monitoring the effect your business travel...
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...