Make the most of your next conference
Attending conferences to network and stay up to date with trends within your industry could set you apart from your competitors. Running a business can be extremely isolating. Attending conferences helps to put things into perspective and gives you an opportunity to meet people within your industry and learn about what’s trending, which in turn could give you the edge.
Travel allowances – what you can and can’t do
It is common for travellers to buy foreign currency from an Authorised Dealer (AD), such as a bank or authorised dealer in foreign exchange,...
Developing smart cities for African tourism
Over the last eight years, travel and tourism has grown by 17.3% in the top ten fastest-growing global destinations. This rate speaks to the rapid growth of tourism and how the industry, and an increasing priority for countries seeking for new growth opportunities. In emerging markets tourism grew from 30% in 1980 to 45% in 2015 and is expected to reach 57% by 2030.
Airports taking to the cloud?
Airports are hives of activity, a-buzz 24-hours a day with travellers, staff and other patrons.
To give an idea of how busy airports get,...
Secure travel policy compliance with a traveller-centric approach
Corporate Travel survey finds Senior Management the main culprits in flouting companies’ travel policy.
The much-maligned millennial generation gets a bad rap for a lot of things in the workplace. In the world of travel, it’s their alleged maverick disregard for company travel policies and their propensity to extend business trips for a day or two of leisure.
OR Tambo International Security Enhanced
South Africa’s travel sector has welcomed announcements that enhanced security measures will be implemented at OR Tambo International Airport, saying it is at least...
21st century corporate traveller risks
The nature of terrorism has changed. What were once low-risk destinations, have now become high-risk in a matter of hours, which means companies are...
Morokolo Game Lodge driving Rhino Protection
Black Rhino Reserve is a concession on and forms part of the greater Pilanesberg National Park. It is one of the few reserves in Southern Africa that still have black and white rhinos and it’s utmost priority is to protect these magnificent creatures.
Airport security and screening
Travellers should prepare for stricter screening procedures at airports in the USA as evaluated intelligence indicates that terrorist groups are continuing to target commercial aviation by aggressively pursuing innovative methods to undertake their attacks, including smuggling explosive devices in various consumer items.
SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS TRAVELLERS BEWARE!
Countries on the continent are tightening their requirements for business visas, often requiring not only a letter of invitation and an itinerary, but also...
