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Safety Checklist for Women Travelling Alone on Business: Essential Measures for Secure Stays in Serviced Apartments
Travelling alone on business can be scary, especially for women. Choosing the right serviced apartment can give you peace of mind during your trip. At MyResidence, we provide fully vetted and secure serviced apartments across Africa, ensuring that your accommodation is safe, comfortable, and tailored to your needs. Here are four key safety measures to…
Benchmarking Your Corporate Travel Programme: 5 Key Factors to Consider
As a corporate travel manager, it’s crucial to understand how your travel programme compares to others in the industry. Benchmarking allows you to assess areas for improvement, identify trends, and ensure your programme delivers value while keeping employees satisfied. Here are five key factors to track when comparing your programme against competitors: 1. Cost per…
New Distribution Capability (NDC) and its impact on the African travel industry
MyResidence participated in a webinar on the evolving landscape of New Distribution Capability (NDC) and its impact on the African travel industry. The session provided a deep dive into the global successes of NDC while also addressing the unique challenges faced in Africa. With only six African airlines currently on board, the road to NDC adoption…
Sustainable practices in the serviced apartment industry
The serviced apartment industry has increasingly embraced sustainability, driven by a growing awareness of environmental impact and the evolving priorities of corporate clients. Here are a few essential sustainable practices to implement and why they matter: As with most initiatives, it’s important to start where you are and gradually work your way up the…
2024’s Top 10 Places Business Travelers are Flocking to in Africa
In 2024, four years after the breakout of the global Covid-19 crisis, it is almost safe to say that the pandemic has become a distant memory for many of us. The most obvious way to determine that this is true is by having a look into the recent travel and tourism statistics. The World Economic…
Mali – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you when travelling to Mali Mali population 23.3 million  Capital and Largest City Bamako. Official Language(s) French. Currency West African CFA franc. Office Hours 07:30 – 16:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC.  Calling Code +223. Tipping If a service charge is not included in the bill a tip of…
Business Travel – RenĂ© Stegmann from My Residence.Africa
In my line of work, I travel a fair amount for business. Recently, I have been experiencing some things that remind me of the importance of considering the business traveler and the duty of care related to their experience.   According to the insights shared at the ITM conference I recently attended in Brighton, travel buyers…
Sierra Leone – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone population 4 million people. Capital and Largest City Freetown. Official Language(s) English. Currency Leone. Office Hours 08:00 – 16:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC. Calling Code +232. Tipping If a service charge is not included in the bill a tip of…
Gambia – Travel Guide
Facts to assist you while travelling to Gambia. Gambian population 7 million. Capital and Largest City Banjul. Official Language(s) English. Currency Dalasi. Office Hours 09:00 – 17:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC. Calling Code +220. Tipping If a service charge is not included in the bill a tip of 10% is acceptable.…
Niger – Travel Guide
Facts to Assist You While Traveling to Niger Niger population 2 million people. Capital and Largest City Niamey. Official Language(s) French. Currency West African CFA franc. Office Hours 08:00 – 12:30 and 14:30 to 17:00. Weekend Saturday – Sunday. Time Zone UTC +1. Calling Code +227. Tipping If a service charge is not included…