A business travel program should be treated like any other controllable expense. It should be set up for growth, benchmarked and analysed to ensure you're getting the best value for your dollar.
More than 30 years in business travel has taught us that getting from A to B is only one part of the experience.
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Getting loyalty rewards is about spending, not flying
One of the most frequent gripes I encounter from customers is the difficulty many have in redeeming a business class ticket or cabin upgrades with points.
Managing hotel rate rises is all about policy
Do you know how much you spend on hotel rooms? If you're looking to reduce your accommodation spend, the Corporate Traveller team has discovered some interesting trends you should know about.
Overcoming the pain of change
A new workplace system won’t succeed without changes in staff behaviour. Internal resistance can be the biggest challenge of all – but we know how to tackle it.
Keeping compliance in check
Creating a strong travel policy is just the first step to cutting your travel spending. Ensuring your staff comply with a new travel policy is the second, and often more difficult, step in keeping control of your travel costs.
Key questions to cut your travel costs
Is the cost of business travel hurting your balance sheet? If you're struggling to rein in travel spending, there's two key questions you can ask to identify the weaknesses in your program.
Delivering duty of care on the road
Strong duty of care practices are key for any business with travelling employees. As an employer, having the right procedures in place maximises the safety of your people and ensures they’re easy to contact if trouble arises.
Advance purchase saves serious money
It’s no secret airlines love business travellers because they usually end up paying significantly more on last minute fares.
How simple strategies saved over 60% on airfare spending
A real-life example of how bringing an expert on board can deliver immediate savings.
Do you have a travel policy?
5 tips for improving your business travel program. Costs for a simple interstate trip can spiral out of control without some basic rules for making bookings, choosing fare classes and selecting preferred suppliers.
Avoiding risky business
Allowing your staff to jump on the internet and make last-minute travel bookings might seem like a good idea but according to Corporate Traveller expert Andrew Kemp, it could be costing your company dearly.
Four ways to add value to your travel program
Partnering with the right travel management company is a critical strategy for striking the right balance between productivity and cost savings. Here are some of the ways working closely with that partner can add value.