Archive for August 2023
The Republic of Congo – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to the Republic of Congo. Population of Congo 6 million. Official Language(s) French, Kituba, Lingala. Currency Central African CFA franc. Office Hours 07:00 – 15:30. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC +1. Calling Code +242. Tipping If a service charge is not included in the bill a…
Read MoreHow to Choose The Right Accommodation for Your Business Travel
With ever-increasing stay options far beyond just hotels, selecting the right accommodation for your business travel needs is no easy task. In today’s interconnected world, the range of accommodation options available for business travellers has expanded significantly. Business travellers tend to look far beyond traditional hotels. There are a range of alternatives, such as serviced apartments, extended-stay…
Read MoreWhen Should You Partner with a Serviced Apartment Travel Management Company
When Should You Partner with a Serviced Apartment Travel Management Company? For fast-growing businesses, everyday decisions are often a moving target. Your needs today might be very different from your needs a month from now. This begs the question, when is the right time to bring in a partner to manage your accommodation for your…
Read MoreHow SMEs can Benefit from Serviced Apartment Management Companies
Business travel is as important to small businesses as it is to larger organisations. The ability to attend events and trade fairs, as well as meet clients, partners, suppliers, investors, and stakeholders face-to-face strengthens relationships and fosters ideas and knowledge-sharing. This is vital to SMEs (small-to-medium-sized enterprises), especially after months of lockdowns and economic disruption. …
Read MoreMauritius – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to Mauritius Mauritian population 3 million. Capital and Largest City Port Louis. Official Language(s) English, French. Currency Mauritian rupee. Office Hours 09:00 – 17:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC +4. Calling Code +230. Tipping If a service charge is not included in the bill a tip…
Read MoreMalawi – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to Malawi Malawian population The Malawian population currently stands at 20.9 million. Capital and Largest City Lilongwe is the capital and largest city in Malawi. Official Language(s) English, Chichewa are the official languages of Malawi. Currency The Kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Office Hours 07:30 –…
Read MoreMozambique – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you when travelling to Mozambique Mozambiquan population The Mozambiquan population currently stands at 33 million. Capital and Largest City Maputo is the largest and capital city of Mozambique. Currency Mozambiquan metical. Office Hours 08:00 – 17:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC +2. Calling Code +258. Tipping If a service…
Read MoreIvory Coast – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you when travelling to Ivory Coast Population Ivory Coast’s current population stands at 24 million. Capital and Largest City Yamoussoukro is the political and administrative capital of the Ivory Coast, while Abidjan is the country’s largest city and is considered its economic capital. Official Language(s) The official language of the Ivory…
Read MoreServiced Apartment Hotspots for Business Travellers in Africa
After Europe and the Americas, Africa is the most popular location for business travellers to venture to. Serviced apartments in some of Africa’s most buzzing cities are in high demand as they continue to attract more business travellers and appeal to a larger crowd. This may be due to the low availability of serviced apartments…
Read MoreBotswana – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to Botswana Current Botswana population 6 million. Official Language(s) English, Setswana. Office Hours 08:00 – 17:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC +2. Calling Code +267. Tipping If a service charge is not included in the bill a tip of 10% is acceptable. Embassies Most countries are represented…
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