Business Travel

Restarting Permissible Business Travel

May 24, 2021

Optimism is growing for a return to business travel.

79% of Travel Managers and GBTA members say they would be “very comfortable” or “comfortable” traveling after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. 55% of Travel Managers say business travelers are “willing” or “very willing” to travel for business, up from 49% at the start of 2021.

To help you lead the restart of business travel for your organization, here are 7 key steps to consider.

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Colombian Tourist

We have been in the tourism industry for over 60 years and 49 years as strategic partners in the management of business trips for companies, offering each of our corporate clients integral solutions for their particular needs. We currently manage the business trips of more than 150 companies, offering them a personalized service in their reservations of airline tickets, hotels, car rental and complementary services such as documentation, traveler assistance card and transfers.

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Spotlight

Colombian Tourist

We have been in the tourism industry for over 60 years and 49 years as strategic partners in the management of business trips for companies, offering each of our corporate clients integral solutions for their particular needs. We currently manage the business trips of more than 150 companies, offering them a personalized service in their reservations of airline tickets, hotels, car rental and complementary services such as documentation, traveler assistance card and transfers.

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