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BACK ON TRACK

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THE WORLD IS OPENING UP AGAIN.

As travel continues to pick up in a post-Covid-19 world there will be a period where travel is essential but not back to 'normal', or where we were in previous years. From contingency planning to risk management, companies have had a lot to learn about how they handle their travel. Looking ahead, companies will need to focus on ensuring travel is handled in the safest, healthiest and most efficient way possible.

We've created a host of resources travel managers to help your company get back on track with its business travel, because at the end of the day it's people and relationships that make this business world go around.

PREPARING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL GETTING BACK ON TRACK

While travel as we know it has changed for the foreseeable future, the value of business travel and face-to-face meetings has not. Each week we are noticing an increasing appetite for business travel, so we have provided a back on track guide of what travelling for your next business trip will look like, with some suggestions on how to stay safe and healthy. Being prepared for all new changes will make any trip easier.

How to make smart savings on your business travel in a recession

The severe effects of lockdown on local businesses became painfully clear following the release of new GDP figures from Stats SA last month. According to these statistics, South Africa has endured a 16.4% GDP reduction (unadjusted, -51% on an annualised basis) since lockdown was implemented in March.

Duty of Care

Happy, healthy and looked-after employees are the bedrock of any business, and these requirements escalate in importance when it comes to their well-being when away for business, especially in international locations, navigating cultures that are outside of their normal comfort zone.

Risk Assessment for Business Travel

When it comes to business travel, carrying out risk assessment is a crucial factor that is all too often overlooked by employers. It essentially involves analysing a number of factors that are in some way connected to any one individual trip, and indeed the individual(s) embarking on said trip.

Travel Policy for Small Businesses

A Travel Policy an internal document that details everything relating to business travel for a particular business. And it’s just as important for small businesses as it is for large ones - in fact, with tighter funds, it’s even more important in many cases.

Travel News Hub

Ready to travel? Get the latest travel information, advice and resources on our travel news information hub.

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Business travel round up Part 2

With the travel landscape changed beyond recognition, travel managers and bookers need to know how and when their travellers can safely get back to business. Watch our “Business travel roundup: Getting your travel programme off the ground” webinar today to help you get back to business.

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WHITEPAPER: THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN CONNECTION IN A TOUCHLESS TRAVEL WORLD

Today’s business travellers can expect remote check-in, physical distancing, and a ‘hands off’ approach to everything from security to boarding and baggage claim. Public touch screens are a no-no (at least until a vaccine is developed) and the travel journey now looks very different to before.

Rather than a return to normal, more and more touchless options will become available, including contactless fingerprint, facial recognition, touchless document scanning and voice command technology.

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ARE YOU A BUSINESS TRAVELLER?

If you're looking for more resources as a traveller getting ready to travel again, then look no further! We've created a back on track hub specifically for travellers, giving you a host of advice on what to expect when travelling again, Q&A's, a travel guide, and more.

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