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The International Business Guide provides practical guidance on business travel, logistics, trade events and international operations, helping organisations make informed decisions wherever business takes them.
Written by Clive Wratten
Accessible business travel is no longer simply an inclusion issue – it is becoming a business performance issue. As employers compete for talent and organisations expand internationally, unnecessary barriers to work-related travel risk limiting productivity, retention and career progression.
Forward-thinking organisations are beginning to view accessibility as a competitive advantage rather than a compliance exercise. Discover why this shift matters and what it could mean for your business.
Written by Mark Wilson
The proposed easyJet takeover is about more than one airline. It reflects a growing trend of overseas investors targeting established UK businesses, raising important questions about ownership, competition and the long-term direction of strategically important companies.
For businesses that rely on affordable, reliable European air travel, the implications could extend well beyond the stock market. Discover why this deal matters and what it could mean for your organisation.
Written by Mark Wilson
Many SMEs still judge business travel by ticket price alone. Yet as disruption increases and international travel becomes more demanding, a growing number are discovering that the cheapest itinerary can create hidden costs that far outweigh any initial savings.
From missed opportunities to employee fatigue, the real economics of business travel are changing. Discover why forward-thinking companies are rethinking traditional travel policies and what smarter spending could mean for performance, resilience and growth.
Written by Neil Mason
For years, efficiency dominated supply chain strategy. Now, healthcare and logistics organisations around the world are investing heavily in something else: resilience. The reason lies in a growing vulnerability that few patients ever see.
From ultra-cold storage facilities to strategic stockpiling, pharmaceutical supply chains are being transformed by geopolitical risk, rising demand and stricter regulations. Discover why this shift matters - and what it reveals about the future of global trade, healthcare and business resilience.
Written by Neil Mason
A delayed shipment is rarely what causes the biggest problems at international exhibitions. More often, it's a last-minute document change, an incorrect declaration or a planning assumption that nobody thought to challenge.
The most costly event logistics failures often begin weeks before freight starts moving. Discover why experienced exhibitors worry less about transport - and far more about what happens around it.
Written by Mark Wilson
Many SMEs invest heavily in international growth but pay far less attention to what happens when a traveller falls ill, faces disruption or encounters a security issue overseas. Increasingly, that oversight is becoming a business risk rather than simply an HR concern.
From cyber threats to medical emergencies, duty of care is moving up the agenda for growing companies. Here is why traveller safety is becoming a competitive advantage - and how better preparation can strengthen resilience, employee confidence and international success.
BUSINESS TRAVEL
What's Shaping Business Travel
Stay informed with the latest developments, emerging trends and expert perspectives from across the global business travel sector. From airline and hotel developments to traveller behaviour, sustainability and corporate travel policy, explore the stories shaping how organisations manage travel in an increasingly connected world.
GLOBAL LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
What's Shaping Global Logistics
Explore the trends, innovations and market developments influencing international freight and logistics. Covering supply chains, shipping, customs, infrastructure and global trade, this section provides insight into the factors affecting the movement of goods across international markets.
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
What's Shaping Global Events
Discover the latest news, trends and analysis from the world of exhibitions, conferences and trade shows. From major international events and venue developments to attendee engagement and event strategy, stay informed about the forces shaping business events worldwide.
DESTINATION GUIDES
Kenya’s biggest advantage may not be its domestic market, but its growing role as East Africa’s command centre. From Nairobi, businesses can access multiple neighbouring economies, tap into one of Africa’s strongest technology ecosystems and connect to regional supply chains through Mombasa’s strategically important port. Discover why so many international firms are choosing Kenya as their East African base.
South Africa’s role in Africa is changing. While it remains the continent’s most industrialised economy, its growing importance lies in its ability to connect international businesses with regional supply chains, investment opportunities and neighbouring markets. Combined with sophisticated financial systems and world-class infrastructure, it remains a critical launchpad for African expansion. Discover why many companies still see South Africa as their gateway to the continent.
The United States remains one of the most significant global markets for UK businesses, underpinned by deep bilateral trade ties and strong investment flows.
While many investors still view Cairo as Egypt’s traditional commercial centre, the real story may be unfolding 45 kilometres east. The rapid rise of the New Administrative Capital is reshaping where government, finance, technology and international organisations choose to locate, creating new opportunities for foreign firms. Discover how this ambitious smart-city project could influence your Egypt market strategy.