Is the battle for frequent flyer miles worth risking employee loyalty?
Frequent flyer miles, and who owns them, have long been a bitter battleground in the corporate travel space. Companies say because they pay for the flights, the miles belong to them. Business travellers argue the hardship they endure...
Customer Satisfaction Survey Results 2017
To gain a true reflection of our customer’s experience, we surveyed a selection of frequent travellers, those who book travel as well as key finance contacts and relationship holders. Here is a snapshot of the results.
Third-place working environments for corporates
‘A great good place’ may not be the first thought that jumps into your head when you think about your working environment but it soon could be, as the concept of ‘Third-Place’ working venues gains traction globally.
Opinion: Open Skies over Africa – the debate continues
In travel, the term Open Skies means far more than a torrential downpour. In Africa, it means the creation of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of revenue for the continent. It means making travel on the continent more affordable...
Away on business: who is responsible for your safety?
In a world where security concerns have become commonplace – even in destinations not normally affected by incidents or turmoil – your company has a legal and moral Duty of Care to keep you safe.
Group and Incentive Travel
Booking travel for groups and incentives can be tricky. Coordinating multiple travel requirements, itineraries and diaries isn’t for the faint hearted. That’s why you need to bring an expert on board! With Corporate Traveller Groups and Incentives, we can help you with...
10 Fun Facts for Business Travel Road Warriors
If your last business trip involved a 4am wake-up call, a 6-hour flight with a 2-hour weather delay and a hair-raising hotel transfer through the streets of Accra, then congratulations, you’re a business travel Road Warrior.
You’re not allowed to do what… on a business trip?
Honk your horn at your peril in New York. And don’t you dare go jogging in Burundi. You’ll encounter some of the world’s weirdest laws when you head overseas for business. Here are some of the weirdest laws
2017 Trends and tips in corporate accommodation
In an unstable global market, there are some positives for the corporate traveller. From favourable hotel rates, to the race to satisfy the millennial traveller...
How to enforce your travel policy
Your employees, managers and even your travel management company need to adopt your Travel Policy and adhere to it. Here are 5 top tips to get your staff to use and comply with your Travel Policy.
Business visa vs. tourist visa - what you need to know when travelling in Africa
The latest Passport Index, a global ranking of the world’s passports by Arton Capital, has ranked the South African passport at number 94 out of 199 countries worldwide.
How we helped Jade get home in time for the birth of his first child
When you think of a travel emergency any number of things could come to mind – but what about the birth of your first child while you’re on a business trip?