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  • 2026 Corporate Travel: Top Destinations Insights

    As we approach 2026, corporate travel is evolving rapidly. From emerging business hubs to changing priorities around safety and sustainability, companies need to stay ahead of trends. Sharon Leong, CEO of Thompsons Travel, shares her insights on the destinations and strategies shaping corporate travel next year.
  • Flexible Travel: The Business Edge Every Company Needs in 2026

    Corporate travel isn’t just about flying from one city to another. It’s about making every trip efficient, cost-effective, and hassle-free. And as we look ahead to 2026, one trend stands out from our latest corporate travel survey: flexibility is the ultimate business advantage.
  • Business Travel Safety Tips for the Holiday Peak Season

    Year-end is one of the busiest periods for corporate travel. Airports are packed, flight schedules are tight, meetings are squeezed in before the holidays, and last-minute changes become the norm. While the season brings opportunities for face-to-face decision-making and relationship building, it also calls for careful business travel planning to ensure safety, efficiency, and stress-free movement from point A to B.

The Small Decisions That Shape Corporate Travel Success 

25 May, 2026 business travel, corporate travel, corporate travel management, duty of care, travel management
duty of care

Duty of care for travelling employees is both a legal expectation and a business responsibility. It sits across employers, travel managers, and travel management companies – each playing a role in keeping travellers safe. But in practice, it only works when everything is connected.

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How Smart Travel Tech Is Driving Cost Savings and Compliance in Business Travel 

25 May, 2026 AI, compliance, cost savings, digital transformation, mobile application, technology, travel tech
travel tech

Today, corporate travel tech is turning what was once a necessary expense into something far more strategic. With the right tools, businesses can reduce costs, stay compliant, and gain real-time visibility over every trip. 

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The ESG Guide to Smarter, Sustainable Corporate Travel 

25 May, 2026
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In today’s business world, the question isn’t whether companies should travel – it’s how to travel smarter. With ESG considerations taking centre stage, corporate trips are under a microscope. Companies are expected to show real progress in sustainability, employee well-being, and ethical policies – all while keeping travel effective and strategic. 

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High-Tech, Human-First: How Thompsons Travel is Transforming Corporate Travel 

25 May, 2026 business travel, corporate travel, duty of care, technology, travel management, travel technology
corporate travel

We recently spoke with Mitchell Hudson, Digital Transformation Manager at Thompsons Travel, to understand how the company is using technology to make travel smoother, safer, and smarter for corporate clients.

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The ESG Guide to Smarter, Sustainable Corporate Travel 

16 April, 2026 environmental, esg, governance, social, sustainability, sustainable travel
6 Tips To Explore A Destination While On Business

In today’s business world, the question isn’t whether companies should travel – it’s how to travel smarter. With ESG considerations taking centre stage, corporate trips are under a microscope. Companies are expected to show real progress in sustainability, employee well-being, and ethical policies – all while keeping travel effective and strategic. 

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Corporate Travel Spend Trends Shaping Business Budgets in 2026 

25 February, 2026 budgeting, budgets, corporate travel management, planning, travel management
Budget Planning for Business Travel

In 2026, corporate travel in South Africa has entered a new strategic phase. Companies are no longer focused purely on reducing costs. Instead, they’re balancing spend with traveller experience, measurable ROI, sustainability compliance and smarter forecasting. 

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Africa’s Fastest-Growing Mining Hubs: Why Travel Strategy Is a Business Priority 

10 February, 2026 africa mining, business travel, mining, mining hubs, travel management
Africa’s Fastest-Growing Mining Hubs

Africa’s mining industry is moving fast. Global demand for copper, cobalt, lithium, iron ore, and gold is driving new projects, expansions, and investment across the continent. And where mining grows, business travel follows.

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Corporate Travel to Rwanda: Key Cultural Insights You Need to Know 

18 December, 2025 africa travel, business travel, corporate travel, rwanda, travel trends
Rwanda Corporate Travel

This guide breaks down the essentials for South African and global business travellers, answering key questions and offering practical insights into doing business in Rwanda smoothly.

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Corporate Travel to Ghana: Key Cultural Insights You Need to Know 

11 December, 2025 2026, buesinss travel, cultural insights, ghana, ghana business travel
Corporate Travel to Ghana: Key Cultural Insights You Need to Know

Ghana is becoming a key destination for business in West Africa, offering a stable economy, strategic location, and welcoming people. Successful corporate travel in Ghana goes beyond flights and hotels – it requires understanding local business etiquette, corporate culture, and traditions. 

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Business Travel Safety Tips for the Holiday Peak Season 

10 December, 2025 business travel, festive, holiday season, safety tips, travel tips
festive season travel

Year-end is one of the busiest periods for corporate travel. Airports are packed, flight schedules are tight, meetings are squeezed in before the holidays, and last-minute changes become the norm. While the season brings opportunities for face-to-face decision-making and relationship building, it also calls for careful business travel planning to ensure safety, efficiency, and stress-free movement...

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