• Business Travel
  • Conferencing
  • Incentives
  • Meetings & Events
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Thompsons Travel Blog
  • Business Travel
  • Conferencing
  • Incentives
  • Meetings & Events

Tag: business travel

Business Travel in Level 3: Everything you need to know PLUS flying internationally

24 June, 2020 business travel, coronavirus, COVID-19, covid19, level three, lockdown, pandemic

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...

Read More

Aligning your business travel programme with your company culture

6 March, 2020 business travel, company culture, corporate culture
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...

Read More

Inside guide: best cities for business travel

25 November, 2019 business travel, business travel tips, cities, travel tips
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...

Read More

How to Spring Clean your Business Travel Habits

20 September, 2019 business travel, eco-conscious, eco-friendly, go green, local, recycle, reduce, reuse
How to Spring Clean your Business Travel Habits - Thompsons Travel

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...

Read More

Meet the Tech Behind the Scenes of your Business Travel Programme

14 June, 2019 business travel, travel management company, travel management partner, travel tech, travel technology
Travel Technology - Thompsons Travel

Bringing a Travel Management Company on board to manage your business travel requirements is one of the best decisions you can make. Not only do you benefit from years of experience, trusted relationships with industry providers and the services of a dedicated account manager, but the travel technology at play behind the scenes is...

Read More

Backyard Bleisure: Explore More of SA

6 June, 2019 bleisure, business travel, business trip, cape town, durban, holiday, joburg, johannesburg
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...

Read More

How to Manage your Company’s Bleisure Travel

21 May, 2019 bleisure, business travel, travel insurance, travel policy
How to Manage your Company’s Bleisure Travel - Thompsons 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...

Read More

5 Ways to Be More Cyber-Savvy on a Business Trip

29 April, 2019 business travel, cyber-savvy, data security, security, travel security
5 Ways to Be More Cyber-Savvy on a Business Trip - Thompsons Travel

In the digital age, information is currency, so it’s crucial that you protect your data (and that of your company) while you’re travelling. Seemingly innocent actions can lead to potential cybersecurity breaches, putting your business data at risk.   Here are 5 ways to be more cyber-savvy on a business trip.  Don’t leave the door open...

Read More

How to Stay Productive on a Business Trip

25 April, 2019 business travel, business trip, productive, productivity
How to Stay Productive on a Business Trip - Thompsons Travel

In between flights, transfers, meetings and client dinners, business travel can be stressful. Add on the effects of jetlag and your productivity levels really come under pressure. So, how can you remain productive on a business trip? We have a few tips:  Lean on your travel manager Your travel management company will take care of the small details, leaving you...

Read More

What NDC means for your Corporate Travel Programme

27 March, 2019 business travel, corporate travel, corporate travel programme, IATA, NDC, New Distribution Capability
What NDC Means for your Corporate Travel Programme

IATA’S New Distribution Capability (NDC) is on everyone’s lips – from travel management companies to airlines. It’s set to affect the entire corporate and commercial travel ecosystem, but what impact will NDC have on your company’s business travel programme, and why should your corporate travellers even care about it?  What is NDC? Introduced by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the NDC is...

Read More

Posts navigation

1 2 3 Next

Signup To Our Newsletter

Categories

  • Bleisure5
  • Budgeting1
  • Business Travel42
  • Conferencing10
  • Go Green7
  • Incentives14
  • Leadership7
  • Meetings & Events11
  • Mentorship1
  • Team2
  • Technology13
  • Trends6
  • Uncategorized1
  • Women In Business1

Popular Blogs

  • Backyard Bleisure: Explore More of SA
    Backyard Bleisure: Explore More of SA 6 June, 2019
  • 5 Things to Know About Generation Z
    5 Things to Know About Gen Z 4 June, 2018
  • Why Hire a Travel Management Partner
    Why Hire a Travel Management Partner 29 March, 2018

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Connect With Us

© Copyright 2017 Thompsons Travel