The Busy Business Traveller Blog

If you’re like most business owners, you’re always looking for ways to save money and get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to travel, many people believe that economy class is the only viable option. However, there are a number of reasons why business class travel is worth it – especially if you’re travelling for work. This corporate travel agency insight article will discuss eleven reasons why business class travel is worth it. You’ll get more rest in business class When you’re flying in economy, you’re usually seated in a small space with little to no legroom. This can make it difficult to get comfortable and get some rest. However, business class seats are typically larger and more comfortable, so you can actually get some sleep on your flight. Business class also usually offers other amenities like greater legroom, seat recline, and noise-cancelling headphones, which can all contribute to a better sleep experience. So if you want to get some rest on your next flight, co...

Business travel in South Africa is booming, with travel numbers exceeding those of 2019, seemingly counter to remote-meeting expectations, writes BONNIE SMITH, GM of a business travel agency . Business travel in South Africa is booming with travel numbers exceeding those of 2019. There is one remarkable change though: it seems like South African corporates are increasingly insisting on travelling in style with business class bookings far surpassing 2019 numbers. This return to the front of the plane might be a boon for airlines, but it also raises several questions. Why has preference shifted to business class? Is it limited to the C-suite? Is it sustainable? What’s the business impact? A recent report by a well-known business travel agency addressed these questions. As business travel is becoming more intentional and considered, it’s often only the higher tiers of the company travelling. This goes against early predictions, which expected C-level execs to remain in their...

The corporate travel management needs and necessities of how people travel, and the ability to incorporate key stakeholders such as human resources, risk management, legal, procurement and corporate travel planners in travel policy evolution will be key to enabling a safe, confident and effective return to travel. As travel activities continue to increase, corporate traveller well-being should be prioritised to ensure a healthy and seamless corporate travel experience for all. Dr Deb Mills, the Medical Director of the Travel Medicine Alliance - a network of expert travel medicine doctors - to unearth the key corporate traveller well-being considerations for both travellers and their employers in the year ahead. Well-being and jetlag "An individual's internal time clock (circadian rhythm), medical history, travel activities and how alert or creative they need to be during their travels is unique, so health routines and travel recovery times are equally unique to the individu...

Making business trips more efficient and convenient can be a challenge. Between dealing with airports, rental cars, and hotels, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, with a bit of organisation and planning, you can make your next business trip a breeze. In this article are some tips that will help you travel smarter and make the most of your time away from the office. Use A Corporate Travel Service One way to make business travel more convenient is to use a service that specialises in corporate travel . Services like this can help you book your flights, hotels, and rental cars all in one place. Namely, a private air charter can save you time and hassle when it comes to planning your trip. In addition, these services often have access to special rates and perks that can make your trip more affordable. In addition, corporate travel services can help you with things like airport transfers and ground transportation. This can take a lot of the stress out of travelling, and allow you to f...

Research by travel management platform CWT showed that in 2019 a majority of business travellers would prefer to miss their flight rather than be separated from their luggage – with travellers from the Americas showing the strongest preference at 54%, European travellers at 52%, and travellers from the Asia Pacific split down the middle. Two-thirds of business travellers prefer window seats over aisle seats. That rises to 71% in the Asia Pacific, and falls to 59% in the Americas, with the Europeans at 65% window over the aisle. When it comes to ground transportation, 54% of travellers still prefer traditional taxis over ridesharing services like Lyft or Uber. But there are strong regional differences. In Europe, 69% of Europeans prefer taxis – almost exactly the reverse of American travellers, of whom 63% prefer rideshare services. Asia Pacific travellers are more evenly split, with 56% preferring taxis. “These findings provide fascinating and sometimes counter-intuitive insights into...

As every business grows, a time will come when employees will have to  travel locally or internationally  to represent the company in some capacity. These trips could vary from conferences, sales meetings, client trips, or company retreats. Proper preparation for business trips allows for safe travelling, helps to accomplish trip goals, and improves the company's reputation.  Corporate travel management  involves balancing schedules, preferences, and budgets. A business trip should be planned to ensure safety, comfort, and productivity throughout the trip. Through all this, it is also important to stay within the guidelines of expenses.    This article explores the dos and don’ts to be careful about when using an  agent  to assist with your  travel management for corporate trips .  Dos to keep in mind during corporate travel management While planning business travel, there are important factors to consider for a smooth experience. Below ...

We all know that every plane has a seat, every hotel has a bed and there’s so much choice! So why would you need additional support from business travel agencies ? Well, in conversations with their prospective clients in 2022, 77% said they find DIY business travel too complicated. Through the services of business travel agencies , a team of travel experts will tell you which seats are more comfortable, which hotel room is best suited to your needs and what can make the whole journey smoother. Donna Joines, General Manager of a corporate travel company explains that there’s also all the admin to think about. Arranging travel is often tagged onto other roles, like the office manager or the PA. It is okay when there are a few trips to book…but then the company grows. Or there’s a big delay. Suddenly, that small task becomes all-encompassing. Plus, as the number of trips increases, so does the company budget. Are you really keeping on top of those travel expenses and making the most of wh...