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.
How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle During Business Trips
Business trips are often associated with stress, long work hours, unhealthy food options and lack of sleep. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle on such trips is a challenge, but a bit of planning and effort can go a long way. Travelling for work can be an opportunity to prioritise wellness and self-care routines. In this...
10 Cybersecurity Tips for Business Travellers
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and business travel becomes more frequent post-Covid, it's essential to keep your data and devices secure. Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to steal your private information and disrupt your business operations. Whether you're travelling for a meeting, a conference or working remotely, you can take simple steps...
The Rise of Bleisure Travel: A Balanced Approach to Reducing Employee Burnout
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...
Resilience, Obstacles and Kindness this Women’s Month
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the very many incredible women in our lives and communities. At Thompsons Travel, we are so grateful to be surrounded by diverse women of all cultures and creeds, whether as team members, partners, clients, or fellow businesswomen. We sat down with...