What are the benefits of a travel management company?
Travel all over the place? This is why you need travel management.
Working with the right travel management company means added value at your fingertips
Let's face it: Corporate travel isn’t always smooth sailing. But there are ways to reduce stress. It starts by making sure all your business travel is managed efficiently and with maximum visibility.
That's where travel management companies (TMCs) come in – they can take the guesswork out of booking flights, hotels, and transportation, and leave you free to focus on the important things, like your meeting agenda. And with a wide range of travel options available, from budget-friendly flight tickets to business-friendly hotels, you're sure to find the perfect solution for your needs.
What does ‘value’ mean to you? Saving time, gaining visibility, tracking dollars, prioritising safety? It’s a tough question when it comes to doing business today. For some businesses they might pick one or two avenues of focus, while others might need to hone in on all of them. And that’s ok! Your business is unique, which means your travel needs are too, and we put the ‘flex’ in flexible.
Choose the right TMC to get it all
It’s not really a question of how to get it all – it’s why you need it all.
When your travel is all over the place and you’re used to your team booking however they wish, you lose sight of important visibility which can ultimately impact your business success. When choosing a TMC or travel partner, you need people who can clear up your travel headaches and keep them from occurring again.
Business travel deserves to be brilliant, so that’s what we deliver. We get it right so that you can make it count. Choose a partner that gives everything you need, customised to your business needs, that gives you flexibility, choice, service, and savings. Flexible. Fluid. Simple.
The right travel partner will help you gain visibility and put together processes that give you 20/20 vision of your travel programme. Without these clear processes, you can’t see how people are booking, where they’re going and, in emergencies, you can’t find where they are. With Corporate Traveller, you can. You’ll have access to a robust reporting suite that allows you to access your data and get the info you need when you need it.
When you choose your TMC, make sure you don’t have to choose between service and tech. Our business is built on expert service working in conjunction with powerful travel tech to make life easier for everyone.
What do you get when you centralise your travel with Corporate Traveller?
You know that feeling when you call your bank or your telco and you have to push 5 buttons just to end up on hold for 30 mins? We hate that too. That’s why we put a huge focus on providing top-notch service through dedicated travel consultants, customer success managers, and 24/7 in-house emergency support. No matter what the situation, you’ve got a real-life human being on the end of the phone. You get your answers, quickly.
Safety is top-of-mind for many businesses, as it should be. By working with your customer success manager, you can build your travel policy to the specific needs of your company. You can go as in-depth as you need, and include policy around DE&I, sustainability, approvals, and more.
Managing your travel budget has never been easier. Corporate Traveller has access to the best rates in travel, thanks to our global recognition as part of the FCTG family. With our powerhouse tech at your fingertips, you’ll be able to keep an eye on your bookings, pull the reports you need to keep on top of your financials and set parameters around booking to make sure you’re keeping a healthy bottom line.
So, let's get started on streamlining your company's travel process today!
With this guide in hand, you'll gain 20/20 vision of your travel programme, which turns into serious wins.
Frequently asked questions
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1. How can a TMC save my business money?
A TMC helps reduce corporate travel costs through negotiated rates with airlines, hotels, and car rental companies, access to exclusive deals, and policy enforcement that prevents overspending. They also provide travel analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
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2. How does a TMC improve traveller safety and duty of care?
TMCs monitor employee itineraries in real-time, send alerts about travel disruptions or emergencies, and provide 24/7 support. With traveller tracking and integrated risk management tools, your employees are safer while on business trips.
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3. How does a TMC increase travel efficiency?
By centralising bookings, automating approval workflows, and consolidating travel data, TMCs streamline the business travel process. Employees spend less time arranging trips, and managers have full visibility over bookings.
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4. Can a TMC help enforce corporate travel policies?
Yes. TMCs integrate company travel policies into online booking tools, automatically flag out-of-policy bookings, and ensure all travel adheres to budget and compliance guidelines, reducing risks and standardising procedures.
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5. How does a TMC provide visibility into business travel spend?
TMCs offer dashboards, reporting tools, and travel analytics that track bookings, expenses, and patterns. This allows businesses to forecast budgets, identify overspending, and make data-driven decisions.