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South Africa’s leading corporate travel company, Rennies Travel, joins BCD Travel’s Global Network

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, January 21, 2019 – BCD Travel today announced that Rennies Travel has joined its Global Network, present in 109 countries worldwide. Headquartered in South Africa, Rennies Travel specializes in corporate travel, incentive and group travel, leisure travel and travel technologies. Part of the Bidvest group, Rennies Travel serves clients in South Africa from six offices, in addition to serving clients around the world.

BCD will continue to operate its current South African joint venture, BCD Travel South Africa, separately. Based on combined annual sales revenues for the two entities, BCD will consolidate its position as corporate travel market leader in South Africa.

Lidia Folli, chief executive officer of Bidvest’s travel cluster, BidTravel, says: “Based on BCD’s track record in South Africa, I have extremely high confidence in our ability to continue offering businesses from around the globe the highest service quality available in South Africa.”

Bronwyn Philipps, chief executive officer for Rennies Travel, says: “Because our focus is on service and technology leadership, we believe BCD’s Global Network best meets our commitment to our clients. We chose BCD Travel as our global partner because of their global reach, their consistent delivery of and roadmap for innovation, their global data consolidation expertise and their service orientation across all markets around the world.”

With the sixth largest population in Africa, South Africa also has the continent’s second largest economy, with a gross domestic product of US$349 billion in 2017. The country’s economy is highly diversified, with key industries including mining, agriculture and fisheries, vehicle manufacturing and assembly, food processing, telecommunication, energy, financial and business services, tourism and transportation.

Woodward adds: “Our growth strategy prioritizes partnerships and acquisitions in markets with significant customer transactions that also represent large growth and revenue potential. Many of our global customers invest significant travel spend in South Africa, and we project long-term growth in the country.”

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BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 13,000 dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com .

About Rennies Travel

Rennies Travel is Africa’s leading corporate and online travel management company. Head quartered in South Africa and wholly owned by Bidvest, our core business is to provide strategic travel management services to the global corporate market. Our solution blends the expertise of our consultants with intuitive technology to deliver a personalized service and streamline the travel experience for businesses and travelers. Our technology innovation, payment solutions and consultative expertise offers our clients and their traveler’s best-in-class service, program savings, data insights, and innovative technology on a global scale—and has resulted in a 98% client retention rate.

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Rennies Travel and BCD Travel South Africa merge

BCD Travel has announced that its longtime joint-venture partner in South Africa, Connex Travel, is merging with Rennies Travel. The union of these companies will result in a total workforce of 737 employees, with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Stellenbosch and Richard’s Bay, as well as Namibia, posting significant annual sales.

The news follows BCD’s announcement in January of this year that Rennies Travel, owned by Bidvest, had joined BCD’s Global Network. Previously operating as BCD Travel South Africa, Connex Travel has been a BCD Global Network partner since 2009. The merged agency will operate as Rennies BCD Travel.

“I am very excited about this merger,” says Adrian Woodward , vice president of BCD Travel’s EMEA Global Network. “We’re joining forces in a competitive business travel market that’s growing fast. Our combined depth of experience and partnership will not only give us a stronger position in the African market but also offers our mutual clients market-relevant solutions and services.” Rennies BCD Travel will be led by CEO Bronwyn Philipps , who previously served as CEO of Rennies Travel. Former Connex Travel CEO Marco Cristofoli will remain a member of the senior leadership team. “While our keen focus on client service will continue ‘as usual,’ we look forward to putting the innovative technology and global data consolidation expertise of BCD Travel in the hands of our clients,” says Philipps. “This merger enables us to benefit from Rennies’ sizable presence in Southern Africa, allowing us to expand our footprint beyond the South African market,” added Cristofoli.

“This move reflects BCD Travel’s continuing focus on growing both organically and through expansions that support our strategy, benefit our clients and align with our corporate culture,” says Stewart Harvey, president of Europe, Middle East and Africa for BCD. With the sixth largest population in Africa, South Africa also has the continent’s second-largest economy, with a gross domestic product of US$366 billion in 2018. The country’s economy is highly diversified, with key industries including mining, agriculture and fisheries, vehicle manufacturing and assembly, food processing, telecommunication, energy, financial and business services, tourism and transportation.

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UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – BCD Travel announced that their longtime joint-venture partner in South Africa, Connex Travel , is merging with Rennies Travel , South Africa’s leading corporate travel management company. The union of these companies will result in a total workforce of 737 employees, with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Stellenbosch and Richard’s Bay, as well as Namibia, posting significant annual sales.

The news follows BCD’s announcement in January of this year that Rennies Travel, owned by Bidvest, had joined BCD’s Global Network . Previously operating as BCD Travel South Africa, Connex Travel has been a BCD Global Network partner since 2009. The merged agency will operate as Rennies BCD Travel.

" I am very excited about this merger ,” says Adrian Woodward , vice president of BCD Travel’s EMEA Global Network. “ We’re joining forces in a competitive business travel market that’s growing fast. Our combined depth of experience and partnership will not only give us a stronger position in the African market, but also offers our mutual clients market-relevant solutions and services .”

Rennies BCD Travel will be led by CEO Bronwyn Philipps , who previously served as CEO of Rennies Travel. Former Connex Travel CEO Marco Cristofoli will remain a member of the senior leadership team. “ While our keen focus on client service will continue ‘as usual,’ we look forward to putting the innovative technology and global data consolidation expertise of BCD Travel in the hands of our clients ,” says Philipps. “ This merger enables us to benefit from Rennies’ sizable presence in Southern Africa, allowing us to expand our footprint beyond the South African market ,” added Cristofoli.

“ This move reflects BCD Travel’s continuing focus on growing both organically and through expansions that support our strategy, benefit our clients and align with our corporate culture, ” says Stewart Harvey , president of Europe, Middle East and Africa for BCD. With the sixth largest population in Africa, South Africa also has the continent’s second largest economy, with a gross domestic product of US$366 billion in 2018. The country's economy is highly diversified, with key industries including mining, agriculture and fisheries, vehicle manufacturing and assembly, food processing, telecommunication, energy, financial and business services, tourism and transportation.

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Rennies BCD Travel is Africa’s leading corporate and online travel management company. Head quartered in South Africa and wholly owned by Bidvest, our core business is to provide strategic travel management services to the global corporate market. Our solution blends the expertise of our consultants with intuitive technology to deliver a personalised service and streamline the travel experience for businesses and travellers. Our technology innovation, payment solutions and consultative expertise offers our clients and their traveller’s best-in-class service, program savings, data insights, and innovative technology on a global scale.

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The geopolitical landscape has shifted seismically in recent years. With crises constantly erupting in various corners of the world, corporations are realising they need watertight plans to protect their travelling employees.

Ensuring personnel safety abroad is far from impossible, but it requires real commitment. Here are some vital considerations for corporations looking to mitigate travel risks in today’s turbulent climate.

Keep updated with global affairs

Outdated risk assessments focus only on factors like crime, natural disasters and government stability and are no longer enough. In our interconnected world, geopolitics increasingly dictates the future of international commerce, so it’s now critical to grasp the historical grievances and powder keg tensions that could ignite future crises. Look at the situation in Gaza – what began as a local conflict has grown into a regional crisis disrupting vital Red Sea shipping routes. Appreciating the complex web of relations between state and non-state actors allows organisations to anticipate and plan for emerging dangers.

To safeguard modern business travellers, companies must build a nuanced understanding of shifting geopolitical power dynamics worldwide.

Identifying risk factors at every journey stage is paramount for traveller safety. Key questions include: “Which airlines and suppliers are the safest?” “Is anyone travelling somewhere they shouldn’t?” and “Where exactly are my employees?”. As part of our travel risk management partnership, we conduct comprehensive risk assessments to classify threats and mitigations.

Tools like Rennies BCD Travel’s Risk Map and third-party providers like iSOS also give crucial insights into political instability hotspots and cross-border access challenges and provide ongoing updates to ensure all stakeholders remain aware of developing risks.

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Broad classifications of “high-risk” or “low-risk” countries are overly simplistic in today’s nuanced geopolitical reality. Assessing individual employee risks thoroughly before overseas assignments allows companies to limit risk exposure.

Working alongside specialist firms to flag any circumstances that could lead to detainment or aggravation is crucial for maximising safety. With this tailored approach, organisations can deploy appropriately vetted personnel to higher-risk regions rather than simply writing them off as no-go zones.

By way of example, a global tech client tasked us with flagging all proposed travel to their designated high-risk countries for additional approval. We integrated their Online Booking Tool with their Risk Management Solution via Single Sign-On, automatically feeding all online and offline bookings into the same monitoring pipeline. Our reporting system updated the client’s security platform every 20 minutes to ensure compliance. For any trips needing special clearance, our team coordinated with the client’s security staff to resolve issues like missed ticketing deadlines without disrupting travel plans.

Be prepared

Proactive planning is no longer a bonus; it’s essential. Future-proof your business by anticipating both common and unforeseen disruptions. Reinforcing basic principles like communication, ability to respond, and assets in and around the crisis zone—is integral to protecting a company’s people and infrastructure, especially since these principles can be applied to almost any emergency.

Strong communication, rapid response capabilities, and efficient utilisation of resources are fundamental principles that will provide support to you in any crisis. Make no mistake, in our unpredictable world, change is constant—and planning for resiliency is key to ensuring the safety of employees, assets and infrastructure.

Join forces with a trusted partner

Having a trusted travel management partner can be invaluable. At Rennies BCD Travel, we understand the complexities of navigating the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape and the critical importance of protecting your travelling employees. Our travel risk management solutions are designed to provide you with a comprehensive approach to traveller safety, combining cutting-edge technology, expert analysis, and tailored risk mitigation strategies.

Through our partnership, we offer proactive risk assessments, real-time monitoring of global events, and prompt communication of emerging threats. Our expert team works closely with you to develop robust contingency plans, ensuring your travellers are equipped with the necessary information and support to navigate potential crises effectively.

We are committed to delivering peace of mind and confidence, empowering your organisation to conduct business globally while prioritising the well-being of your most valuable asset – your people. Contact us today to learn more about how we can safeguard your travellers and ensure business continuity, no matter what challenges arise.

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Rennies BCD Travel nominated for top honours in World Travel Awards 2024

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The World Travel Awards are recognised globally as the hallmark of excellence within the travel and tourism industry. These nominations recognise Rennies BCD Travel's commitment to delivering exceptional service and continuous innovative solutions to clients.

"We are incredibly honoured to be nominated for these distinguished awards," said Reece Oakes, CEO of Rennies BCD Travel. "These nominations recognise the hard work and dedication of our team, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure seamless and efficient travel experiences for our clients."

Scooping these awards will mean that Rennies BCD Travel has been recognised as Africa's Leading Travel Management Company for three consecutive years and "South Africa's Leading Travel Management Company 2023" two years in a row, solidifying the company's position as a leading player in Africa's travel management landscape.

Voting power in client hands:

The World Travel Awards voting process is democratic, with travel professionals and the general public playing a crucial role in selecting the winners. Rennies BCD Travel encourages its clients, partners, and travel enthusiasts to cast their votes and recognise its dedication to travel excellence.

How to vote:

Individuals can vote for Rennies BCD Travel in both categories until 8 September 2024, by visiting the following links:

Africa’s Leading Travel Management Company: https://bit.ly/48SPt0n South Africa’s Leading Travel Management Company: https://bit.ly/3vzrDsn More information on the World Travel Awards can be found at http://www.worldtravelawards.com .

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