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Our Outlook for Business Travel in 2022

9 February, 2022 2022, bucket list, travel tips, travel trends, trend outlook, what to pack
2022 Outlook for Business Travel

 As we move into 2022, we asked the Thompsons Travel Management Team for their insights into travel this year, plus some helpful tips and advice.   What is your outlook for business travel 2022?  Sharon: The outlook remains positive, but the recovery remains highly dependent on vaccine roll out border restrictions and a normalization of...

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A personal experience of flying under lockdown level 2

21 August, 2020 air travel, airports, business travellers, duty of care, flying, level 2, lockdown, lockdown level 2, safety protocols, travel tips, traveller safety
Personal Experience of 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...

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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...

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Top Perks Any Hotel Should Offer

15 November, 2017 hotel amenities, hotel perks, leisure travel, travel tips
Top Perks Any Hotel Should Offer

While a chocolate on the hotel pillow was enough to make our grandparents happy in their day, we now want more from the hotels we choose… a lot more. Especially for road warriors, the choice of amenities can make or break a hotel. So, what is it we really want from a hotel? Free...

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The Top 5 Coolest Airport Lounges

15 November, 2017 airport lounges, coolest lounges, fun flying, leisure travel, travel activities, travel tips
The top five coolest airport lounges

Whether you are a seasoned road warrior or a first-time leisure traveller, air travel can be stressful. Let’s face it: most airports are not exactly an oasis of peace and tranquillity. With long queues of weary travellers, slow Internet, uncomfortable seats and overpriced fast food options, the airport can be a truly nerve-wracking place....

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6 Tips To Explore A Destination While On Business

15 November, 2017 business travel, corporate travel, travel activities, travel tips
6 Tips To Explore A Destination While On Business

Although the prospect of travelling for business can be frustrating, it doesn’t have to be. It can be unnerving to travel to exciting destinations only to find yourself locked in a boardroom day-in day-out, but even with very limited free time, you can still make the most of your stay and get a true...

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How To Make The Most Of Your Frequent Flyer Programme?

15 November, 2017 business travel, corporate travel, frequent flyer, loyalty programme, travel tips
how to make the most of your frequent flyer programme

One of the few perks business travellers have for being on the road all the time, is that they manage to rack up quite a few miles allowing them to take a family break to an exotic destination for a much more reduced rate than normal. So, it comes as no surprise then that corporate travellers were less...

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How to Beat Jet Lag

26 October, 2017 airports, business travel, corporate travel, how to avoid jet lag, jet lag, planes, travel tips
How to Bet Jet Lag

If you are a seasoned road warrior, you have undoubtedly been faced with jet lag at one time or another. Also called desynchronosis and flight fatigue, jet lag is a temporary disorder that causes fatigue and other symptoms as a result of air travel across time zones. It is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder,...

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