If you’re a South African business traveller reading this as we close out 2025, chances are you’ve got stories. For South African business travellers on 14-hour flights to London, this initially felt like a productivity nightmare. According to industry data, 90% of business travel managers were using AI by year-end, though many struggled to scale their efforts effectively. It’s not about replacing human expertise – it’s about making that expertise more powerful and responsive.”Business travel boomedDespite all the chaos, South African business travel hit remarkable heights in 2025. “2025 was the year we learned that business travel isn’t just about getting from A to B anymore,” reflects Mafojane.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 31, 2025 21:18 UTC