Corporate Traveller Specialisation | Mining

At Corporate Traveller, we understand that managing travel for mining employees and businesses that service the mining sector requires unique industry expertise.

Mining sites are often harder to access, crew changes rely on roster cycles, accommodation options can be limited and site regulations for vehicles mean that car hire isn't as straight forward as it is for businesses in other industries.

It's because of these challenges corporate travel management for the mining sector has evolved into a highly specialised field. As a result, Corporate Traveller has developed internally a culture of industry specialisation.

Our travel managers understand the unique requirements of this industry and have the knowledge and expertise to offer a flexible, personalised service with strategic travel management solutions specifically developed for this area of travel.

As your mining industry travel experts we offer:

The most experienced team

• You'll work with a team of travel experts that are dedicated to managing travel for mining and associated industries.

The best range of travel management services

• Corporate Traveller provides global negotiating strength and access to world-best fares for air, accommodation and car hire, including Best Fare and Rate of the Day
• 24/7 Worldwide Emergency Assist
• Airfare and car hire routing expertise
• Additional benefits through our in-house wholesaler and last-minute distressed hotel inventory website
• Personal account management
• Expense management advice
• Online booking tools
• Travel insurance
• Business lounge and industry discounts.

An unrivalled track record

• Corporate Traveller has more than 17 years of industry specialisation in this field
• Corporate Traveller works with more than 200 clients in mining and associated industries
• Has a proven record in generating travel cost savings for companies in the mining industry.

As your mining travel experts, Corporate Traveller provides a range of industry specific services.

Mining specialists:

Industry knowledge

Corporate Traveller is the leading travel management company (TMC) in the mining field. We have 17 years of industry specialisation and work with over 200 clients in mining and associated industries. Our travel managers make it part of their role to know the individual requirements of each client and their company. We have an in-depth knowledge of mine sites throughout the country, understand timetabling and connections between regional ports and capital cities and know how to get your people in and out of remote locations safely, efficiently and cost effectively.

Unique culture

Corporate Traveller fosters a culture of industry specialisation which helps our travel managers to provide a dedicated and industry-focused service. Staff training and professional development is guided by our industry specialisation guidelines.

Travel experts

Corporate Traveller's unique industry expertise means our travel managers can coordinate all components of your itinerary to ensure travellers arrive on time and ready to focus on their core tasks.

We have access to the world's best fares and have longestablished supplier relationships. Preferred agreements with over 40 of the world's leading airlines helps us to drive cost efficiencies and maximise savings for our clients.

With over 40,000 contracted properties around the world, our clients also get access to some of the best accommodation rates, even for properties in remote locations - something that is typically a challenge for the mining sector.

We can also make changes to accommodation bookings at the last minute without penalty because of our volume and relationships. We are often also able to cancel on short notice.

Our expertise:

Air

• Sourcing best available travel route based on route directness, cost of fares, company travel policies and individual booking requirements.
• Aligning charter flight arrival time with scheduled departure times.
• Booking charter flights to meet commercial flights to suit roster requirements.
• Booking charter flights for group travellers to drive cost efficiencies.
• Minimising travel time for one-way itineraries using best travel options for itineraries with fly, drive or charter components.
• Working around timetabling requirements and connections between regional ports and capital cities.

Car

• Checking fleet availability with regional car hire offices.
• Coordinating one-way car hire.
• Modifying car hire arrangements to suit individual requests.
• Confirming mine safety requirement e.g. roll cages, flags, first aid kits, fire extinguishers or flashing lights.
• Booking appropriate vehicles for individual or group bookings.
• Advise clients on what vehicle types are needed e.g. dual cab or a single cab 4WD ute, troop carrier or standard type of 4WD or other type of vehicle.
• Streamlining connections between charter flights and car hire.
• Arranging transfer between charter airport and commercial airport.

Accommodation

• Corporate negotiated rates to source the most competitive rate.
• Booking appropriate accommodation in regional areas to suit individual needs.
• Confirming client preferences for share facilities.
• Advising of onsite restaurant or if there is 24-hour room-service.
• Maintaining chargeback facilities at properties for client expenses.
• Arranging for hotels to provide packed lunches for guests heading out to sites.