Just when we thought we had millennials all figured out, here comes Generation Z to shake things up in the corporate travel world.
Don’t be fooled by stereotypes about Gen Z being glued to social media or having short attention spans. This cohort is showing us there's much more to unpack when it comes to their approach to business travel. Their tech-savviness is matched by a desire for authentic experiences and environmental consciousness that clashes with some conventional corporate travel norms.
Youth Day corporate travel realities
As it's national Youth Day on 16 June - it's a good time to check in with our young travellers. What should we expect as Gen Zers hit the road for work trips? Here are the Youth Day realities versus your expectations.
Here's your 16 June message from Bonnie Smith, GM of Corporate Traveller.
“Gen Z’s youthful passion for progress shakes up business travel in the best way possible. This Youth Day in South Africa make a commitment to listen to what these young minds are all about, and we can revolutionise the entire corporate travel experience for the next generation workforce."
Your Youth Day corporate travel checklist
What's the take of a business travel expert? Here are Smith's tips to make your corporate travel programme more appealing to the young adults of Generation Z: