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Relocation options are running out for businesses as Ukraine’s borders become overwhelmed by growing numbers of refugees. The impact of the war is now set to spread even further across Europe.
The corporate travel industry has now shifted its focus to Ukraine's borders and neighboring countries. The humanitarian crisis has worsened, with an estimated 3.5 million refugees from Ukraine, and business travel and relocation experts have warned of new challenges as they continue to evacuate employees.
Corporate housing is experiencing a “crunch” with countries like Poland and Romania buckling under pressure — but one immigration expert said Russians too, were also “desperate” to leave their country ahead of further sanctions.
“I’ve worked in travel management for 10 years and I’ve never experienced anything like this,” said Ben Sookia of Newland Chase. However Sookia, who is the company’s advisory manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said the European Union had never been as flexible, with a simple process in place to
