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Top 5 ways to support neurodivergent travellers on business trips

Neurodivergence has become an increasingly discussed topic in recent years. Travel managers may wonder how to take care of their neurodivergent travellers, even though they cannot ask for or store information about a traveller’s identity. 

Here are five tips that all travel managers can implement so neurodivergent travellers can get information up-front and be aware of on-the-ground support.

Be champion of inclusivity

You may not know who your neurodivergent travellers are, but if you update your policy to include these five tips, you’ll definitely make a difference in their lives. Because business travel—and the world—is better when we all take care of each other.

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