--- title: The Latest from Traxo | Amber Hall description: Amber is the former Regional Manager of ACTE Canada and the Employee Engagement Consultant for an Event Services firm. Amber's professional expertise is in corporate travel management and procurement. --- [![Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-logotype-white.svg "Traxo")](https://www.traxo.com/) [![Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4161121/e1f17185-59ab-48d3-acc4-12570e8930e5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4161121/e1f17185-59ab-48d3-acc4-12570e8930e5) [![Insights%20Header%20Icon](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Resources%20Assets%202020/Insights%20Header%20Icon.svg) ](https://blog.traxo.com) # [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com) The latest news, events, and industry trends from Traxo. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [All Resources](https://blog.traxo.com) ## LATEST INSIGHTS [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Duty Of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/duty-of-care) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/risk-management-featured-image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-corporate-risk-leaders-owe-their-people-right-now) ## [****When the World Shifts: What Corporate Travel and Risk Leaders Owe Their People Right Now ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-corporate-risk-leaders-owe-their-people-right-now) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/what-corporate-risk-leaders-owe-their-people-right-now) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/risk-management-featured-image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-corporate-risk-leaders-owe-their-people-right-now) Amber Hall, [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data Privacy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data-privacy) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Train Station Elevators | What is Travel Data Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-travel-data-blog.Asset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) ## [**** Travel Management Fundamentals: What is Travel Data?](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Unstructured data, structured data, complete data—these terms can intimidate those who are not accustomed to or well-versed in managing data. While most travel managers wouldn’t consider themselves data experts, they actually acquire and use a massive amount of travel data to do their jobs. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) [![Train Station Elevators | What is Travel Data Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-travel-data-blog.Asset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![Video conference on laptop showcasing remote work and collaboration](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/remote-work-creativity-Asset%2013.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) ## [**** Is Remote Work Bad for Creativity?](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Remote work forcefully swept through workplaces across the globe when the pandemic took hold. Many businesses were not in a position to shift their workforce to a fully digital environment with such short notice, but as businesses faced being shut down or pivoting to remote work, the latter soon became the reality. Post-pandemic, businesses are [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) [![Video conference on laptop showcasing remote work and collaboration](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/remote-work-creativity-Asset%2013.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Banded stacks of hundred dollar bills on a blue surface with "Traxo" written in the top left corner.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/leverage-traxo-data-to-identify-and-correct-savings-opportunities.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) ## [**** Making the Most of Your Corporate Travel Data: 3 Business Travel Savings Opportunities You May Be Missing](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) [COVID-19 impacted](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-managers-office-hours-addressing-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-our-travel-programs) many companies' bottom lines, which caused travel managers to search for innovative ways to reduce spend without sacrificing corporate travel program necessities While the need is less urgent now, it's never a bad idea to find ways to make better use of your travel budget. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) [![Banded stacks of hundred dollar bills on a blue surface with "Traxo" written in the top left corner.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/leverage-traxo-data-to-identify-and-correct-savings-opportunities.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Business lodging experience showcasing travel cost optimization](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/hotel-rate-reshopping-traxoAsset%204@1200x-80.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) ## [**** Travel Cost Optimization: Learn How to Reduce Business Expenses](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Pre-trip travel data creates [endless opportunities for travel managers](https://blog.traxo.com/importance-of-travel-analytics) to connect with travelers prior to departure, ensuring bookings are compliant and identifying missed cost savings opportunities before lift-off. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) [![Business lodging experience showcasing travel cost optimization](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/hotel-rate-reshopping-traxoAsset%204@1200x-80.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Duty Of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/duty-of-care) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![A crowd of travelers moves through a commercial building in London. ](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-why-Real-Time-Travel-Data-Aggregation-is-ImportantAsset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) ## [**** Why You Should Use a Travel Aggregator for Business Travel Data](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Imagine waking up to news headlines that [war has erupted](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict), a political crisis has ensued, or a newly identified virus has begun to rapidly spread. As your organization's appointed travel manager, would you be scratching your head, wondering if you have employees in the affected region, or would a quick check of your travel aggregator let you know [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) [![A crowd of travelers moves through a commercial building in London. ](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-why-Real-Time-Travel-Data-Aggregation-is-ImportantAsset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![A person analyzes business travel management data while holding a pencil.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Travel-Data-Visibility-Supplier-Negotations.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) ## [**** Empowering Supplier Negotiations Through Travel Data Visibility](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Would you agree that supplier negotiations are like a revolving door? Travel managers will end one RFP process, only to find themselves knee-deep in business travel management data and reports a few short months later as the upcoming years’ RFP process begins all over again. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) [![A person analyzes business travel management data while holding a pencil.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Travel-Data-Visibility-Supplier-Negotations.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [![A woman traveling in the city practicing business travel safety.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-international-conflict-Asset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) ## [**** 4 Ways to Ensure Business Travel Safety During International Conflict](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Many organizations had offices, work-from-home employees, and travelers visiting Ukraine when Russia invaded on February 24th, 2022. Regardless of why employees were in the country, organizations had a legally [binding duty of care](https://resources.traxo.com/traxo-for-traveler-safety-download) to their team members. Before they could ensure employees were out of harm's way, they needed to locate them. Today, [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) [![A woman traveling in the city practicing business travel safety.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-international-conflict-Asset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![Two coworkers collaborating and working in the same space with laptops, worksheets, and other miscellaneous office supplies.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-audit-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) ## [**** How to Audit Your Travel Program with Pre-Trip Booking Data](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Between managing the day-to-day operations of travel procurement, maintaining best-in-class programs, ensuring policy compliance and the responsibilities of [data management](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data), the travel manager’s role is multifaceted. For decades, travel managers have struggled to aggregate travel data because of its many storage points. After collecting the data, [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) [![Two coworkers collaborating and working in the same space with laptops, worksheets, and other miscellaneous office supplies.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-audit-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![People sit around a conference table with computers discussing their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-consideration-before-mandating-travel-program.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) ## [**** Corporate Travel Program Policy Types](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) A [well-written](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) corporate travel policy provides guidance for business travelers while helping organizations influence behavior, manage spend, utilize [preferred suppliers](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-managers-office-hours-ask-the-experts-0), and keep travelers safe. Despite the numerous benefits a travel policy provides, travel managers still face policy compliance challenges. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) [![People sit around a conference table with computers discussing their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-consideration-before-mandating-travel-program.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![A team collaborates at a central desk with laptop computers and smartphones discussing changes to their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-considerations-before-mandating-travel-program-pt2.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) ## [**** Updating Your Travel Program: 5 Corporate Travel Policy Best Practices](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Once you’re familiar with the [ three corporate travel program policy types](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-program-policy-types) – mandated, flexible, and hybrid – it’s time to decide what comes next. Do you need to make changes, and if so, what are the corporate travel policy best practices you should follow? Before diving headfirst into policy changes, let’s take a step back to evaluate the entire [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) [![A team collaborates at a central desk with laptop computers and smartphones discussing changes to their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-considerations-before-mandating-travel-program-pt2.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![What Does Traxo Do? | Woman Using Traxo on Laptop](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/what-does-traxo-do-blog-Asset%209.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-does-traxo-do) ## [**** Using Data for Better Travel Management: What Does Traxo Do?](https://blog.traxo.com/what-does-traxo-do) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) You may be wondering, "What does Traxo Do?" Traxo helps organizations audit their corporate travel programs by providing full visibility into travel bookings, regardless of the booking source, well before trips actually happen. By parsing booking details from 100,000+ air, car and hotel suppliers, Traxo provides travel managers with comprehensive [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/what-does-traxo-do) [![What Does Traxo Do? | Woman Using Traxo on Laptop](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/what-does-traxo-do-blog-Asset%209.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-does-traxo-do) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data Privacy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data-privacy) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Train Station Elevators | What is Travel Data Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-travel-data-blog.Asset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) ## [**** Travel Management Fundamentals: What is Travel Data?](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Unstructured data, structured data, complete data—these terms can intimidate those who are not accustomed to or well-versed in managing data. While most travel managers wouldn’t consider themselves data experts, they actually acquire and use a massive amount of travel data to do their jobs. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) [![Train Station Elevators | What is Travel Data Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-travel-data-blog.Asset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-fundamentals-what-is-travel-data) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![Video conference on laptop showcasing remote work and collaboration](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/remote-work-creativity-Asset%2013.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) ## [**** Is Remote Work Bad for Creativity?](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Remote work forcefully swept through workplaces across the globe when the pandemic took hold. Many businesses were not in a position to shift their workforce to a fully digital environment with such short notice, but as businesses faced being shut down or pivoting to remote work, the latter soon became the reality. Post-pandemic, businesses are [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) [![Video conference on laptop showcasing remote work and collaboration](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/remote-work-creativity-Asset%2013.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/is-remote-work-bad-for-creativity) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Banded stacks of hundred dollar bills on a blue surface with "Traxo" written in the top left corner.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/leverage-traxo-data-to-identify-and-correct-savings-opportunities.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) ## [**** Making the Most of Your Corporate Travel Data: 3 Business Travel Savings Opportunities You May Be Missing](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) [COVID-19 impacted](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-managers-office-hours-addressing-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-our-travel-programs) many companies' bottom lines, which caused travel managers to search for innovative ways to reduce spend without sacrificing corporate travel program necessities While the need is less urgent now, it's never a bad idea to find ways to make better use of your travel budget. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) [![Banded stacks of hundred dollar bills on a blue surface with "Traxo" written in the top left corner.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/leverage-traxo-data-to-identify-and-correct-savings-opportunities.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-save-money-on-business-travel) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Business lodging experience showcasing travel cost optimization](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/hotel-rate-reshopping-traxoAsset%204@1200x-80.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) ## [**** Travel Cost Optimization: Learn How to Reduce Business Expenses](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Pre-trip travel data creates [endless opportunities for travel managers](https://blog.traxo.com/importance-of-travel-analytics) to connect with travelers prior to departure, ensuring bookings are compliant and identifying missed cost savings opportunities before lift-off. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) [![Business lodging experience showcasing travel cost optimization](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/hotel-rate-reshopping-traxoAsset%204@1200x-80.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-reduce-business-travel-costs) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Duty Of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/duty-of-care) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![A crowd of travelers moves through a commercial building in London. ](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-why-Real-Time-Travel-Data-Aggregation-is-ImportantAsset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) ## [**** Why You Should Use a Travel Aggregator for Business Travel Data](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Imagine waking up to news headlines that [war has erupted](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict), a political crisis has ensued, or a newly identified virus has begun to rapidly spread. As your organization's appointed travel manager, would you be scratching your head, wondering if you have employees in the affected region, or would a quick check of your travel aggregator let you know [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) [![A crowd of travelers moves through a commercial building in London. ](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-why-Real-Time-Travel-Data-Aggregation-is-ImportantAsset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-travel-aggregator) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![A person analyzes business travel management data while holding a pencil.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Travel-Data-Visibility-Supplier-Negotations.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) ## [**** Empowering Supplier Negotiations Through Travel Data Visibility](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Would you agree that supplier negotiations are like a revolving door? Travel managers will end one RFP process, only to find themselves knee-deep in business travel management data and reports a few short months later as the upcoming years’ RFP process begins all over again. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) [![A person analyzes business travel management data while holding a pencil.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Travel-Data-Visibility-Supplier-Negotations.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [![A woman traveling in the city practicing business travel safety.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-international-conflict-Asset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) ## [**** 4 Ways to Ensure Business Travel Safety During International Conflict](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Many organizations had offices, work-from-home employees, and travelers visiting Ukraine when Russia invaded on February 24th, 2022. Regardless of why employees were in the country, organizations had a legally [binding duty of care](https://resources.traxo.com/traxo-for-traveler-safety-download) to their team members. Before they could ensure employees were out of harm's way, they needed to locate them. Today, [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) [![A woman traveling in the city practicing business travel safety.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-international-conflict-Asset%2010.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/4-ways-to-support-employees-during-an-international-conflict) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![Two coworkers collaborating and working in the same space with laptops, worksheets, and other miscellaneous office supplies.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-audit-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) ## [**** How to Audit Your Travel Program with Pre-Trip Booking Data](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Between managing the day-to-day operations of travel procurement, maintaining best-in-class programs, ensuring policy compliance and the responsibilities of [data management](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data), the travel manager’s role is multifaceted. For decades, travel managers have struggled to aggregate travel data because of its many storage points. After collecting the data, [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) [![Two coworkers collaborating and working in the same space with laptops, worksheets, and other miscellaneous office supplies.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-audit-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![People sit around a conference table with computers discussing their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-consideration-before-mandating-travel-program.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) ## [**** Corporate Travel Program Policy Types](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) A [well-written](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) corporate travel policy provides guidance for business travelers while helping organizations influence behavior, manage spend, utilize [preferred suppliers](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-managers-office-hours-ask-the-experts-0), and keep travelers safe. Despite the numerous benefits a travel policy provides, travel managers still face policy compliance challenges. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) [![People sit around a conference table with computers discussing their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-consideration-before-mandating-travel-program.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [![A team collaborates at a central desk with laptop computers and smartphones discussing changes to their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-considerations-before-mandating-travel-program-pt2.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) ## [**** Updating Your Travel Program: 5 Corporate Travel Policy Best Practices](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) [Amber Hall](https://blog.traxo.com/author/amber-hall) Once you’re familiar with the [ three corporate travel program policy types](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-program-policy-types) – mandated, flexible, and hybrid – it’s time to decide what comes next. Do you need to make changes, and if so, what are the corporate travel policy best practices you should follow? Before diving headfirst into policy changes, let’s take a step back to evaluate the entire [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) [![A team collaborates at a central desk with laptop computers and smartphones discussing changes to their corporate travel policy.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-considerations-before-mandating-travel-program-pt2.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices) More Insights [All Insights](https://blog.traxo.com) ## Get the latest from Traxo Corporate travel management is a dynamic field. Join our mailing list to keep abreast of the latest news on Traxo products and key industry insights. [![Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-logotype-white.svg "Traxo")](https://www.traxo.com) © 2026 Traxo, Inc. All Rights Reserved.