What Is Duty of Care in Business Travel?
Duty of care refers to an organisation’s legal and ethical responsibility to protect employees when they travel for work. This includes health, safety, security, and wellbeing before, during, and after a trip.
Failing to fulfil this responsibility can expose companies to legal risks, reputational damage, and operational disruption.
How a TMC Supports Duty of Care
A Travel Management Company (TMC) plays a vital role in helping you deliver on your duty of care obligations by providing proactive tools, data, and support.
Here’s how:
1. Traveller Tracking
Know exactly where your employees are, with real-time data on flights, hotels, and ground transport.
2. Pre-Trip Risk Alerts
Employees are briefed on risks before departure — from health concerns to political instability.
3. 24/7 Emergency Support
Should something go wrong, your employees can access round-the-clock help from a UK-based team.
4. Policy Enforcement
Booking platforms that enforce your approved routes, hotels, and classes reduce risk and improve compliance.
5. Document & Visa Checks
Your TMC ensures travellers meet destination entry requirements, avoiding border issues or penalties.
Benefits of Proactive Travel Risk Management
Protect your people and reputation
Meet legal obligations (especially for overseas work)
Respond faster in times of disruption
Reduce traveller anxiety and stress
Why Wayte Travel Clients Trust Our Duty of Care Solutions
We partner with clients to design travel programmes that protect their employees and reduce organisational risk.
With live alerts, traveller tracking, and experienced support staff, Wayte Travel ensures your team is never travelling alone.
Smarter Travel, Better Business
Managing travel costs effectively doesn’t mean cutting back – it means partnering with experts who understand where the real value lies.Let Wayte Travel show you how to reduce spend while enhancing your travel experience.