Insights

South African business travel is rapidly accelerating in 2023 as most travellers have by now dusted off their suitcases and started taking to the skies again. Interestingly, former road warriors may have become slightly ‘travel unfit’, according to Bonnie Smith, GM Corporate Traveller, leading to mistakes, oversights, or difficulties during a trip.

Hop into the world of bleisure travel with Corporate Traveller! Our team of experienced travel consultants sometimes feel like the Easter Bunny, delivering eggcellent deals and fantastic travel experiences.

Corporate travel is a key aspect of any thriving business. In 2023, are business owners forced to choose between growth and ‘green’? Is it necessary for businesses to put an end to corporate travel to ensure consistency regarding their ‘green’ motives?

In honour of Human Rights Day, let's take a minute to remember that we all have the right to feel safe and secure while exploring new places.

It’s not until you start working with a travel management company (and use their tools) that you realise just how much you can save on business travel.

Business travel is an investment, and one that can deliver incredible returns. The key is to do it well and do it without any wastage. It’s a balancing act, but it doesn’t need to be over-complicated. All you need to do is leave it to experts to show you the way.   

You can’t talk about cost savings without talking about added value. Value is what you get that you can’t always calculate (think dedicated service, 24/7 support, personal cheerleader), as well as the things you can put a price on (perks, time savings, healthier bottom lines).

Preliminary research from Corporate Traveller, a division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has revealed the top international and regional destinations for South African business travellers for 2023.

Business travel in South Africa is booming with travel numbers exceeding those of 2019. And a new travel pattern is beginning to emerge … it seems like South African corporates are travelling in style with business class bookings far surpassing 2019 numbers.

As much as business travel is making a return, the slowing economy is giving businesses further reason to tighten spending. Which is all the more reason to call in the experts and let them do what they do best – save you time and money so that you can focus on your business.

SMEs led South Africa’s corporate travel recovery, but many small businesses now find themselves needing to tighten their belts due to rising travel costs caused by restrained capacity, supply and demand, high fuel costs, and inflation.

Business travel is back with a bang – at least in South Africa – with business travel numbers exceeding 2019 levels. This according to Euan McNeil, MD Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa, who says demand has returned a lot quicker and more aggressively than initially anticipated.