Posts by Umbiko
Re-imagine the conference – how do you see your next conference?
We are all human beings and digital life will never fully replace personal interaction. Whether planning a conference, meeting or any other event, any company will have to implement a few extra steps to ensure the health and safety of all the delegates, as well as the organisers and venue staff. Some things that we…
Read MoreAll You Need To Know About The GDPR
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact All You Need To Know About The GDPR The current buzzword for anyone working in or with clients in the European Union is the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) which became enforceable on 25 May 2018. It replaces the 1995 Data Protection Directive and was adopted by the European Parliament and Council on…
Read MoreTake the Stress Out of Business Travel by Planning Ahead
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact Take the Stress Out of Business Travel by Planning Ahead Business travel can be a stressful time. Getting to the airport, finding meeting locations, networking and staying in contact with the home office are all considerations while on the move. No one wants to forget something or be unprepared. While employers and employees…
Read More15 Business Etiquette Rules Every Professional Needs To Know
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact 15 Business Etiquette Rules Every Professional Needs To Know Professional social situations can be awkward. The rules are slightly different from standard social settings, yet business schools rarely discuss professional etiquette topics. In her new book “The Essentials Of Business Etiquette,” Barbara Pachter writes about the specific skills professionals need to understand when…
Read MoreAnél’s story
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact Anél’s story When you grow up knowing exactly what you want to do, it is no wonder you do it in an exceptional way. “The best part of my job is getting good feedback from clients after their trips,” says Anél van Schalkwyk, the Leisure Consultant for Fusion Travel & Tours. “As the…
Read MoreWhere to stay in Mauritius
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact Where to stay in Mauritius By Anel van Schalkwyk (Leisure Specialist – Fusion Travel & Tours) There is not one thing wrong with sunny Mauritius. The only problem is that you won’t have enough time to explore all it has to offer. The Indian Ocean island is only a four and a half…
Read MoreJaney’s story
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact Janey’s story When you think of an accountant, we stereotypically imagine a dull, quiet and bespectacled person sitting in the most corner part of the office. Alone. Just a person and their numbers. But the “bean-counter” of Fusion Travel and Tours is no plain Jane. Janey Weyers (38) sits in the corner of…
Read More5 Key Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner…
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact 5 Key benefits of hiring an event planner More often than not I hear the question, why should I hire an event planner when I can do it myself? Well, the answer is simple! What do you want to achieve from your event and can you deliver that? Event Planners are professionals who…
Read MoreLenor’s story
Menu HomeAboutTravelEventsIncentivesLogisticsTechnologySustainabilityBlogFAQContact Lenor’s story Sometimes people from tiny places fear the big world and never leave. But sometimes, they love the world and never go back. They become travellers. This is the case with Lenor Botma, the co-owner of Fusion Travel and Tours. She started life on a small farm in KwaZulu-Natal – too small…
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