Corporate Traveller South Africa

09/09/2026

Meet the two people who spent two weeks rebuilding a travel programme after Middle East disruptions took place, one booking at a time.

Our Travel Managers, Deon Main and Yvette ran daily calls across South Africa, the US and Cambodia to keep tabs on who was booked on which route, who needed alternative dates, and flagging the moment any group hit a six-person ceiling.

See the full story here: https://okt.to/u2jYm8

Tag a colleague who'd thrive under that kind of pressure.

07/09/2026

"It won't happen to us." 😬 Famous last words - right before the cancellations, the lost passport, the medical emergency abroad.

Duty of care is a legal and moral obligation, not a nice-to-have. And most businesses only spot the gaps when it's already too late.

Here are the 3 most common mistakes we see, and how to fix each one. Full breakdown: https://okt.to/njLGtI

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

04/09/2026

Some partnerships just work. HENSOLDT South Africa has trusted us with their travel for several years, and we couldn't be prouder of what we've built together.

When your business spans defence tech, radar and precision engineering, your travel partner needs to truly understand your world. The complexity, the precision, the stakes involved.

Here's to many more years of getting South African business travel right. See how we can help your business too: https://okt.to/Jf1R7n

02/09/2026

Real talk: how long does it take to book a work trip at your company? ⏱️

Not the “find a flight” part. We mean the whole process: figuring out what's allowed, getting sign-off, waiting, waiting some more.

If your team's losing hours to that every week, it's not them. It's the policy.

We'll take a free look at yours and show you exactly where the time is going.

Book your free review today: https://okt.to/sDaQ2c

01/09/2026

Fun fact: Cape Town hotel rooms during Mining Indaba are rarer than conflict-free diamonds.

When 12,000+ mining leaders converge on the Mother City for four days of deal-making, the accommodation scramble gets real. Fast.

We've done the heavy lifting (pun intended) and secured premium rooms at rates that won't require board approval. No shuttles from questionable locations. No sharing bathrooms with strangers. Just prime positioning for Africa's premier mining event.

Your future self will thank you.

Book now: https://okt.to/LBdEUr

28/08/2026

When you've traveller for work, which hotel perk actually changes your trip the most? Comment below with your answer!

🛜 Fast Wi-Fi
🏋️ Gym access
🕒 Late check-in
🧺 Laundry service

Searching a smarter way to book your next hotel? Read our full guide: https://okt.to/HRrXTe

Are you tired of skyrocketing travel costs into your corporate travel budget? As hotel rates and travel expenses continue to climb, savvy travel bookers are discovering game-changing strategies to maximise comfort without breaking the bank.

27/08/2026

September is one of the busiest months on the global travel calendar. If your team is heading anywhere this month, you will want to plan ahead.

Here's what's driving demand globally this September:
🗽 New York – The UN General Assembly (8–28 Sep) brings world leaders to the city, followed closely by Fashion Week (10–15 Sep). Hotel availability will be tight.
🎬 Toronto – The Film Festival (10–20 Sep) transforms the city and travel demand follows.
🏃 Berlin – The iconic Marathon on the 27th draws tens of thousands of runners and spectators alike.
And right here in Johannesburg – Comic Con and the Joy of Jazz are bringing the crowds home too!

The pattern is the same every year. Events drive demand, demand drives rates, and late bookers feel it most. Get ahead of it with our Global Quarterly Events Guide: https://okt.to/b7Zh6N

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀? 𝗪𝗲'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁!

26/08/2026

Even before the airlines dropped out, this trip was complicated. Donor funding. 75 delegates. A conference date that couldn't move.

Then, when the Middle East disruption hit, the six-per-flight safety rule that made an already tight puzzle even more challenging. Learn more: https://okt.to/1DwbpM

What's the trickiest travel policy your team has had to work around?

24/08/2026

When something goes wrong on a business trip, the clock starts ticking immediately. ⏱️

The companies that handle it well aren't lucky - they're prepared. Visibility, clear communication, and a plan everyone knows how to follow.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀? 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄.

Learn more: https://okt.to/VtS54D

21/08/2026

Ever wondered how our team can recommend the ideal hotel for your business trips? It's no accident! We recently spent a morning with our preferred partners at IHG Hotels & Resorts, getting familiar with their facilities, locations, and everything they have to offer across Africa.

Because corporate hotel booking is so much more than just finding a place to sleep. The right hotel strategy can make or break a business trip:

✅ The right location makes all the difference
✅ Comfortable travellers are productive travellers
✅ Streamlined booking saves time and money
✅ Negotiated corporate rates keep costs in check

From preferred hotel programmes and extended stay benefits to smart booking tools and policy controls... there's a whole lot to consider, and we're here to help you navigate it all.

Want to make better hotel choices for your business travel? We've put together a full guide just for you: https://okt.to/ogJivK

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄!