Advice For Business Travellers In 2022
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While some countries began to relax their coronavirus travel restrictions around January 2022, others continued with theirs. For example, suppose you're planning a business trip overseas. In that case, the requirements for travel may differ depending on your vaccination status and the nations you'll be visiting. Is now a good time to go overseas for a business trip in 2022, with the situation still possibly precarious?
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For the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated our lives, and now that Omicron has been named as a variant of concern, this may continue. As a result, it's understandable that COVID-19 is generating a lot of buzz. The last two years have also been a time of reflection, with a refocus on new future priorities as a result.
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This year, global corporate travel spending is predicted to grow by more than 37% to more than $1 trillion. However, the ordinarily lucrative industry will not fully recover until 2024. Last year's recovery was hampered despite companies like Express Test offering rapid testing to help the business industry stay connected. Things like an increase in Covid cases, novel variations, unequal vaccination rates, and supply chain issues contributed to the industry's decline.
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Today, we live in both a COVID and a post-COVID world. Businesses owe a different responsibility of care to their travelling employees than they did previously. Your roles and obligations as the person in charge of handling corporate travel at your firm will have changed dramatically. Travel arrangements and how they are booked and managed are changing to reflect our new reality - corporate travel companies like TravelManor have already adopted this new way of booking business travel.
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As restrictions are easing and the government is advising us to get back to the office, we wanted to offer some advice and guidance. So here are a few tips for businesses to consider when thinking about business travel.
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Duty of Care - Businesses are responsible for taking the appropriate precautions to safeguard their employees' physical and emotional well-being and safety. In various respects, a global health crisis has made this challenging, and it's critical always to prioritize team members well-being.
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Research - Check out the travel tips for the places you want to visit on the internet. This will tell you if they accept tourists from the United Kingdom and if you need to get vaccinated. You may be required to provide proof of immunization or a negative COVID-19 test. Remember that the UK still has restrictions in place for persons entering the nation, so consider what you'll need to return.
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Travel Policy - It's a terrific moment to sit down and review your company's travel policy, updating and perfecting it as new information becomes available. The preceding two years have supplied a wealth of knowledge that will aid in the development of a business travel strategy.
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Flexibility - Massive cancellations and interruptions in almost every industry have underlined the significance of flexibility, not just in business but in all aspects of life. For future-proofing against unforeseen catastrophes, make sure your processes and plans are as adaptable as they are feasible.
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Budgets - Many businesses have faced financial challenges due to decreased consumer spending and municipal lockout restrictions following COVID-19. Sticking to your travel budget is more important than ever.
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Insurance - Almost every travel expert at various corporate travel companies we spoke with stressed the significance of purchasing travel insurance. However, not all insurance policies are created equal, and not all provide blanket coverage, so how can you know which one is suitable for you? The most important thing for travellers is to purchase travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage if they contract COVID.
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With the goal of allowing people to reconnect with their passion for travel, 2022 will see not only people reuniting but also the preparation of a trip become as significant as the journey itself. As a result, the 2022 traveller's considerations, needs, and wishes have evolved, with concerns not in our language before the pandemic, such as travel corridors, quarantine, PCR tests, and digital health passes.
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