Navigating the fine print: how to build smarter hotel partnerships

Does talking travel technology make your eyes glaze over? So many tools. So much functionality. We get it! But….it’s kinda important. 

What do the sports, media, film & TV, fashion, and music industries have in common? They are all creative and entertainment industries that depend on travel to be efficient, flexible, and seamless. That can’t happen (at least not well) if you don’t have expert travel management on your side.

The right tech to help you save! It’s not until you start working with a travel management company (and use their tools) that you realise just how much you can save on business travel.

You can’t talk about cost savings without talking about added value. Value is what you get that you can’t always calculate (think dedicated service, 24/7 support, personal cheerleader), as well as the things you can put a price on (perks, time savings, healthier bottom lines).

‘Cheapest’ rarely equals ‘best’. This is true in life, and business travel is no exception. After all, you wouldn’t want to ask your Head of Sales to stay in the cheapest hotel in New York City, would you?

Over the last few years, travelling for business has become a stressful endeavour. From understanding ever-changing rules and restrictions to now figuring out the best options from limited inventory, it has businesses thinking about how they can really make each trip count.

The right partner makes a difference. You should work with a travel team determined to see your business succeed. Whether you’re doing it on your own, or your current solution seems to be creating more work, it’s time to think about centralising.

Travel all over the place? This is why you need travel management.

Balance and wellbeing are more important than ever – and essential for a happy, productive workplace.

John Archer, Expert Travel Consultant tells us his experience of working for Corporate Traveller.