--- title: Maximizing Savings with Invisible Spend Insights description: 2025 Product Updates from Traxo – Gain real-time visibility into your corporate travel program with Traxo’s new dashboard, flight & hotel analytics. image: https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-savings-blog.jpg --- [![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) [![close_icon.svg](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Resources%20Assets%202020/Return%20to%20Main%20Icon.svg) ](https://blog.traxo.com) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) # Maximizing Savings with Invisible Spend Insights [Justin Morris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/justin-morris) April 8, 2025 ![Traxo Dashboars showing TMC vs Non-TMC bookings](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-savings-blog.jpg) Is your travel program as cost-effective as you think? Most organizations believe they have a firm grip on their corporate travel spend, yet [gaps in visibility often reveal a different reality](https://resources.traxo.com/off-channel-bookings-webinar-international-sos). Even when companies leverage a Travel Management Company (TMC), rely on negotiated supplier contracts, or enforce strict booking policies, a significant portion of spending remains hidden—leading to inefficiencies, lost savings, and compliance challenges. At the heart of this issue is *invisible spend*—the portion of travel expenses that go untracked due to off-channel bookings, fragmented reporting, and unmonitored supplier fees. Without complete data, organizations make decisions based on partial insights, ultimately missing opportunities to optimize their programs. With real-time visibility into all bookings—regardless of where they are made—organizations can unlock cost savings, improve compliance, and enhance traveler satisfaction. With a [strong business travel outlook for 2025](https://www.airport-suppliers.com/globetrender-and-amadeus-cytric-unveil-business-travel-trends-2025/), managing invisible spend is even more pressing than ever. In this blog post, we’ll explore how companies can leverage full travel data insights to control costs and make smarter policy decisions. ## The Hidden Cost of Travel Bookings Many corporate travel managers assume they are effectively managing expenses through preferred suppliers and negotiated rates. However, without full visibility into all travel purchases, organizations often encounter: - **Off-channel bookings**: Employees book directly with airlines, hotels, or online travel agencies (OTAs), bypassing TMCs and corporate booking tools. - **Unreported fees**: Hidden charges, such as seat selection fees, baggage costs, and last-minute itinerary changes, accumulate and impact the total cost of travel. - **Inefficient supplier agreements**: Companies may fail to leverage volume discounts or may be unaware of higher costs incurred from non-preferred vendors. When companies gain 100% visibility into their travel data, they can pinpoint these cost drivers and take proactive measures to mitigate unnecessary expenses. ## Balancing Traveler Satisfaction and Spend Control Travel policies often prioritize cost control, but restricting bookings too tightly can lead to traveler friction. Employees frustrated by limited choices may book outside approved channels, increasing invisible spend. Data-driven insights allow organizations to strike the right balance between cost efficiency and traveler flexibility. By analyzing booking behaviors, companies can: - **Identify preferred booking channels** that align with both cost savings and traveler satisfaction. - **Adjust policies to encourage compliance** without unnecessary rigidity. - **Pinpoint the tradeoffs between flexibility and control** by assessing traveler sentiment against spending trends. By optimizing policies with real-time data, companies can create a travel program that meets both business and employee needs. ## Uncovering the Total Cost of Travel One of the most overlooked aspects of travel program management is understanding the *total cost of travel*—which extends beyond base fares and nightly rates. Ancillary fees, change penalties, and even traveler productivity losses can inflate travel budgets. With comprehensive travel data, organizations can analyze: - **Where hidden fees appear** and how they impact the overall budget. - **Cost discrepancies between booking channels** (e.g., direct bookings vs. TMC bookings). - **Traveler behavior that leads to unnecessary expenses** (e.g., frequent last-minute changes). Armed with these insights, companies can [renegotiate supplier agreements](https://resources.traxo.com/price-assurance-ebook), fine-tune policies, and educate travelers on cost-effective booking strategies. ## The Power of Real-Time Data Visibility A growing number of organizations are turning to real-time travel data solutions to transform their approach to spend management. Rather than waiting for expense reports or post-trip reconciliations, these companies gain instant insights into every booking as it happens—regardless of where it was made. With complete data visibility, organizations can: - **Strengthen supplier negotiations** with accurate spend volume and compliance rates. - **Detect spending anomalies early** and take corrective action before costs escalate. - **Improve duty of care** by ensuring all traveler bookings are accounted for. By shifting to a proactive data-driven approach, companies gain more control over their travel programs and maximize savings opportunities. ## A New Approach to Travel Program Optimization Travel management is evolving, and leading organizations are redefining their strategies. Whether working with a TMC or managing bookings in-house, companies that embrace real-time data visibility are unlocking cost efficiencies and improving traveler experiences. If your organization still relies on incomplete data, you could be leaving significant savings on the table. Join our upcoming webinar, **Beyond the Budget: What Travel Data Reveals About Savings and Expenses**, to explore how full visibility into travel spend can help you: - Identify hidden costs and inefficiencies. - Improve policy compliance without compromising traveler satisfaction. - Gain better control over supplier negotiations and total trip costs. When you have full visibility, you have the power to make data-driven decisions that optimize your travel program. Don’t let invisible spend erode your budget—take control with real-time travel data.   --- Connect with Traxo     [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20Template.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-power-of-data-transparency-in-modern-travel-management) ## [The Power of Data Transparency in Modern Travel Management ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-power-of-data-transparency-in-modern-travel-management) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate travel management has become a critical component of a company's overall success. With employees constantly on the move, managing travel expenses, bookings, and compliance can be a daunting task. However, a lack of visibility into these aspects can lead to inefficiencies, increased costs, and [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/the-power-of-data-transparency-in-modern-travel-management) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20Template.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-power-of-data-transparency-in-modern-travel-management) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [![West Bank](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-conflict-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/real-world-example-removing-an-employee-from-the-israel-hamas-conflict-zone) ## [Real-world Example: Evacuating an Employee from the Israel-Hamas Conflict Zone ](https://blog.traxo.com/real-world-example-removing-an-employee-from-the-israel-hamas-conflict-zone) [Franz Loriega](https://blog.traxo.com/author/franz-loriega) In corporate travel's dynamic and often unpredictable world, ensuring employee safety and well-being is paramount. The experience of a global consulting firm, recognized among the [Business Travel News (BTN) top 20](https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Corporate-Travel-100/2023), serves as a compelling case study highlighting the crucial role of comprehensive travel visibility solutions in safeguarding employees [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/real-world-example-removing-an-employee-from-the-israel-hamas-conflict-zone) [![West Bank](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-conflict-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/real-world-example-removing-an-employee-from-the-israel-hamas-conflict-zone) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [![Beach chairs by a pool](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(5).png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-rising-importance-of-providing-duty-of-care-for-bleisure-travel) ## [The Rising Importance of Providing Duty of Care for Bleisure Travel ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-rising-importance-of-providing-duty-of-care-for-bleisure-travel) [Justin Morris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/justin-morris) In an era where work flexibility is no longer a perk but a norm, the boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurring. This is especially true in the context of business travel, which has evolved to include what is now known as ["bleisure" travel](https://blog.traxo.com/managing-bleisure-travel) — a blend of business and leisure. A compelling illustration of this trend [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/the-rising-importance-of-providing-duty-of-care-for-bleisure-travel) [![Beach chairs by a pool](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(5).png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-rising-importance-of-providing-duty-of-care-for-bleisure-travel) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [NDC](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/ndc) [![Two professionals shaking hands at conference room table](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/amexgbt-cwt-acquistion.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/amexgbt-cwt-acquisition) ## [Amex GBT’s CWT Acquisition Underscores Why Complete Travel Data is Essential ](https://blog.traxo.com/amexgbt-cwt-acquisition) [Aash Shravah](https://blog.traxo.com/author/aash-shravah) In the ever-evolving corporate travel landscape, change is not just inevitable—it's an opportunity for growth and innovation. The [recent announcement](https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/press-room/amex-gbt-to-acquire-cwt/) of Amex GBT's plans to acquire CWT for approximately $570 million represents a significant milestone in the industry's journey. This acquisition will bring together two of the largest corporate [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/amexgbt-cwt-acquisition) [![Two professionals shaking hands at conference room table](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/amexgbt-cwt-acquistion.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/amexgbt-cwt-acquisition) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [![Business Traveler in Lounge](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(4).jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/this-expert-law-firms-whitepaper-on-navigating-corporate-travel-risk-is-a-critical-read) ## [This Expert Law Firm's Whitepaper on Navigating Corporate Travel Risk is a Critical Read ](https://blog.traxo.com/this-expert-law-firms-whitepaper-on-navigating-corporate-travel-risk-is-a-critical-read) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) Corporate travel is vital for business growth, fostering expansion and collaboration. Yet, it also carries inherent risks, prompting the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to publish ISO 31030 in September 2021. This comprehensive framework addresses travel-related risks and offers standardized risk management practices.[Morvillo ](https://www.maglaw.com/media/events/speaking-engagements/2022-11-15-travel-risk-management-legal-risks-and-mitigation) [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/this-expert-law-firms-whitepaper-on-navigating-corporate-travel-risk-is-a-critical-read) [![Business Traveler in Lounge](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(4).jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/this-expert-law-firms-whitepaper-on-navigating-corporate-travel-risk-is-a-critical-read) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [NDC](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/ndc) [![American Airlines Planes](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/american-airlines-planes.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/american-airlines-continues-to-push-the-industry-toward-direct-bookings) ## [American Airlines Continues to Push the Industry Toward Direct Bookings ](https://blog.traxo.com/american-airlines-continues-to-push-the-industry-toward-direct-bookings) [Brian Butler](https://blog.traxo.com/author/brian-butler) In a notable shift poised to redefine the travel booking landscape for countless flyers, [American Airlines has announced significant updates](https://www.thecompanydime.com/american-airlines-loyalty-restrictions-direct/) that will impact how AAdvantage loyalty program members earn miles, manage baggage fees, and utilize trip credits. This move is not just about altering the logistics of flying; it's a strategic endeavor to [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/american-airlines-continues-to-push-the-industry-toward-direct-bookings) [![American Airlines Planes](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/american-airlines-planes.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/american-airlines-continues-to-push-the-industry-toward-direct-bookings) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-and-the-retailing-revolution-navigating-the-new-landscape-of-corporate-travel-with-traxo) ## [NDC and the Retailing Revolution: Navigating the New Landscape of Corporate Travel with Traxo ](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-and-the-retailing-revolution-navigating-the-new-landscape-of-corporate-travel-with-traxo) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) In a [detailed article by Business Travel News](https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Research/Innovation/2023/Retailing-Revolution), the emerging trend in managed travel retailing has been discussed, especially in the context of [New Distribution Capability (NDC)](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/airline-distribution/retailing/ndc/#:~:text=New%20Distribution%20Capability%20(NDC)%20is,%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B) — a retailing initiative launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard. American Airlines has been at the [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-and-the-retailing-revolution-navigating-the-new-landscape-of-corporate-travel-with-traxo) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-and-the-retailing-revolution-navigating-the-new-landscape-of-corporate-travel-with-traxo) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [![Business Traveler Walking Down Corridor ](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-iso-31030-legal-implications-Asset%201@1400x-50.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-legal-implications-of-iso-31030) ## [The Legal Implications of ISO 31030 ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-legal-implications-of-iso-31030) [Sterling Miller](https://blog.traxo.com/author/sterling-miller) Most of my legal career was spent in-house at Sabre and Travelocity. As a result, I am keenly interested in legal issues that impact the travel industry. In today's globalized economy, travel is an essential part of doing business. Whether it's attending conferences, meeting clients, or exploring new markets, travel is an integral component of [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/the-legal-implications-of-iso-31030) [![Business Traveler Walking Down Corridor ](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-iso-31030-legal-implications-Asset%201@1400x-50.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-legal-implications-of-iso-31030) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [![Travelers at an Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-ndc-blog-v2Asset%204.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-will-drive-additional-travel-leakage-traxo-solves-the-problem) ## [NDC Will Inevitably Drive Additional Travel Leakage: Traxo Solves the Problem ](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-will-drive-additional-travel-leakage-traxo-solves-the-problem) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) [New Distribution Capability (NDC)](https://blog.traxo.com/what-travel-management-teams-need-to-know-about-ndc) is a new data transmission standard developed by the [International Air Transport Association (IATA)](https://www.iata.org/) that aims to modernize the distribution of airline content and provide a richer shopping experience for travelers. It enables airlines to offer more personalized and differentiated products and services, such as [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-will-drive-additional-travel-leakage-traxo-solves-the-problem) [![Travelers at an Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-ndc-blog-v2Asset%204.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/ndc-will-drive-additional-travel-leakage-traxo-solves-the-problem) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [![American Airlines Planes at Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/aa-ndc-blog-Asset%202.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-travel-management-teams-need-to-know-about-ndc) ## [What Travel Management Teams Need to Know About NDC ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-travel-management-teams-need-to-know-about-ndc) [Aash Shravah](https://blog.traxo.com/author/aash-shravah) The world of corporate travel management is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant developments in recent years is the introduction of New Distribution Capability (NDC). NDC is a new standard for airline distribution that aims to modernize and simplify the booking process for travel agencies, travel management companies, and [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/what-travel-management-teams-need-to-know-about-ndc) [![American Airlines Planes at Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/aa-ndc-blog-Asset%202.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/what-travel-management-teams-need-to-know-about-ndc) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [![Sunset at an Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-booking-flexibilityAsset%201.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-corporate-travel-data-enables-greater-booking-flexibility) ## [How Corporate Travel Data Enables Greater Booking Flexibility ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-corporate-travel-data-enables-greater-booking-flexibility) [Justin Morris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/justin-morris) In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate travel management teams face many challenges, such as ensuring the safety and comfort of their business travelers while keeping costs under control. One of the main challenges is to provide flexible booking options that meet the specific needs of their travelers while retaining full visibility. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-corporate-travel-data-enables-greater-booking-flexibility) [![Sunset at an Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-booking-flexibilityAsset%201.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-corporate-travel-data-enables-greater-booking-flexibility) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [![Traveler Walks Toward a Staircase](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-personal-trips-blog-Asset%2010.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-enterprise-level-companies-address-personal-trips) ## [How Enterprise-Level Companies Address Personal Trips ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-enterprise-level-companies-address-personal-trips) [Aash Shravah](https://blog.traxo.com/author/aash-shravah) With the rise of work-from-home and work-from-anywhere trends, as well as the blending of business and leisure travel (also known as ["bleisure" trips](https://blog.traxo.com/managing-bleisure-travel)), many corporations have shifted their focus from being responsible for the safety and security of the traveler to being accountable for the safety and security of the employee, regardless of their [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-enterprise-level-companies-address-personal-trips) [![Traveler Walks Toward a Staircase](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-personal-trips-blog-Asset%2010.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-enterprise-level-companies-address-personal-trips) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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. To introduce flexibility and reap additional savings, [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) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Travelers walk through a busy airport.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/pexels-skitterphoto-2069.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) ## [TMC Travel Management: Merging TMC and Non-TMC Travel Data to Improve Business Travel Management ](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) It is common for medium-to-large businesses to have an established travel program in place, which encompasses a travel policy (mandated or guidelines), a designated Travel Management Company (TMC), a preferred supplier program (air, hotel, and car), and often a duty of care provider for larger or more complex businesses. Small-to-medium size [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) [![Travelers walk through a busy airport.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/pexels-skitterphoto-2069.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) [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) [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. ## What Are Business Travel Costs? Business travel expenses can be defined as costs associated with traveling for the purpose of [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) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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. This especially rings true for [hotel programs](https://blog.traxo.com/pre-trip-business-travel-data-for-hotel-rate-reshopping), which are usually on an [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) [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) [![A person prepares an RFP for corporate travel services on their laptop.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/when-to-submit-rfp-traxo.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/rfp-corporate-travel-services) ## [When to Submit an RFP for Corporate Travel Services ](https://blog.traxo.com/rfp-corporate-travel-services) [Justin Maki](https://blog.traxo.com/author/justin-maki) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have become part of a structured, annual process for many travel managers, while others only open discussions with suppliers as needed. While an RFP can be built for most services, this blog will focus on what you need to build an RFP for corporate travel services (e.g., [hotel RFPs](https://resources.traxo.com/webinar-effective-rfps-and-hotel-spend-management)). Regardless of the exact reason [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/rfp-corporate-travel-services) [![A person prepares an RFP for corporate travel services on their laptop.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/when-to-submit-rfp-traxo.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/rfp-corporate-travel-services) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Compliance](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/compliance) [![two women looking at travel data and analyzing travel policy compliance.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-travel-policy-compliance-image-Asset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-compliance) ## [Complete Travel Data Drives Travel Policy Compliance ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-compliance) [Brian Butler](https://blog.traxo.com/author/brian-butler) Travel Managers often juggle their company's best interest and traveler satisfaction. Depending on your company, it may be challenging to satisfy both parties or come to a mutually beneficial agreement on your [corporate travel policy](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-policy-examples). Here we will uncover the benefits of having access to complete travel data through Traxo and how travel managers [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-compliance) [![two women looking at travel data and analyzing travel policy compliance.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-travel-policy-compliance-image-Asset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-compliance) [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) [![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) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Decorative Image with Charts and Graphs and statistics](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/multi-tmcs-postAsset%204.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) ## [The Benefits of Using Traxo to Manage Multiple TMCs ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) [Jack Roney](https://blog.traxo.com/author/jack-roney) Having multiple travel management companies (TMCs) supporting an organization is common in today’s business sector, especially for those with a global presence. This fragmentation makes leveraging a travel program data aggregation and auditing solution mission-critical. What Are TMCs (Travel Management Companies)? TMCs, [travel management companies](https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/) [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) [![Decorative Image with Charts and Graphs and statistics](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/multi-tmcs-postAsset%204.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [Covid-19](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/covid-19) [![Laptop with Traxo Console Map with Traveler Locations](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-covid-variant-management-Asset%209.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-business-travel-data-helps-organizations-manage-covid-variants) ## [How Business Travel Data Helps Organizations Manage COVID Variants ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-business-travel-data-helps-organizations-manage-covid-variants) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) The latest highly-transmissible COVID-19 variant, [Omicron](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2022-01-03/omicron-the-fastest-spreading-virus-in-history.html), became publicly known in December 2021 when South Africa sounded the alarm to the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost immediately, borders were closed for travel. Organizations with business travelers in South Africa quickly scrambled to locate them and launch relocation plans before [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-business-travel-data-helps-organizations-manage-covid-variants) [![Laptop with Traxo Console Map with Traveler Locations](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-covid-variant-management-Asset%209.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-business-travel-data-helps-organizations-manage-covid-variants) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [![Travelers cross a busy downtown street.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/how-to-support-duty-of-care-with-travel-leakage-data.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-support-duty-of-care-with-travel-leakage-data) ## [Business Travel Duty of Care: Supporting Safety by Capturing Leakage Data ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-support-duty-of-care-with-travel-leakage-data) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) Data voids became a major concern for travel managers when the pandemic gripped the travel industry in 2020. Locating, contacting, and moving travelers before the impending border closures came into effect was urgent. This shed light on the challenge travel managers have faced for years — business travel program leakage and the dangers of [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-support-duty-of-care-with-travel-leakage-data) [![Travelers cross a busy downtown street.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/how-to-support-duty-of-care-with-travel-leakage-data.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-to-support-duty-of-care-with-travel-leakage-data) [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) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-2021-business-travel-predictions.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/2021-business-travel-predictions) ## [2021 Business Travel Predictions ](https://blog.traxo.com/2021-business-travel-predictions) [Andres Fabris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/andres-fabris) The new year has arrived, and people from all corners of the earth are anxiously looking to move beyond the chaos and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19. As we know, due to widespread shutdowns and stringent health protocols, travel was a particularly hard-hit industry that’s poised to rebound as we progress through 2021. But, what will the [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/2021-business-travel-predictions) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-2021-business-travel-predictions.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/2021-business-travel-predictions) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Full%20data%20visibility.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/full-data-visibility) ## [Full Data Visibility: The New Table Stakes For Corporate Travel ](https://blog.traxo.com/full-data-visibility) [Andres Fabris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/andres-fabris) As the global economy begins to reopen, corporate travel teams worldwide are planning for how best to restart their company’s business travel activity. Most firms have made it through the initial “triage” stage of the pandemic. Now, teams are taking stock of how their travel programs performed in the midst of the crisis, in order to assess how [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/full-data-visibility) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Full%20data%20visibility.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/full-data-visibility) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Security](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/security) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-and-your-TMC.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) ## [Traxo and Your TMC, Ensuring Your Travel Program is Prepared ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) [Justin Morris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/justin-morris) Uncertain times – I have lost count of how many times I heard the phrase “uncertain times” over the last two months. Since the spread of COVID-19 began, the world has certainly been faced with innumerable challenges on every imaginable level - physically, mentally, spiritually, and more, especially in the realm of business travel. There are many [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-and-your-TMC.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/covid.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/covid-19-update-mar24) ## [COVID-19 and Corporate Travel: Steps to Take Now for What Comes Next ](https://blog.traxo.com/covid-19-update-mar24) [Cara Whitehill](https://blog.traxo.com/author/cara-whitehill) Travel managers have been on the front line of corporate travel’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Companies are in varying stages of dealing with the outbreak, but we’ve heard three common themes in how travel teams are approaching this unprecedented new reality. ## Three Ways Travel Managers Are Approaching COVID-19 1. **Employees first – **Ensuring [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/covid-19-update-mar24) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/covid.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/covid-19-update-mar24) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [GDPR](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/gdpr) [Security](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/security) [Data Privacy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data-privacy) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/China.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/china-coronavirus-corporate-travel-and-duty-of-care) ## [China, Coronavirus, Corporate Travel and Duty of Care ](https://blog.traxo.com/china-coronavirus-corporate-travel-and-duty-of-care) [Cara Whitehill](https://blog.traxo.com/author/cara-whitehill) If your CEO or head of risk management walked into your office today and asked you how many employees recently traveled to China, and hence could be at risk for exposure to coronavirus, how confident are you of your answer? ## Importance of Data Visibility During the COVID-19 Outbreak The swift outbreak of the coronavirus (now known as COVID-19) [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/china-coronavirus-corporate-travel-and-duty-of-care) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/China.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/china-coronavirus-corporate-travel-and-duty-of-care) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [GDPR](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/gdpr) [Security](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/security) [Data Privacy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data-privacy) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Privacy.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-data-privacy-faqs) ## [Traxo and Data Privacy: FAQs ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-data-privacy-faqs) [Cara Whitehill](https://blog.traxo.com/author/cara-whitehill) We frequently get questions from prospective clients regarding data privacy and security, and how Traxo's services meet legal requirements for both areas. For corporate travel managers seeking to understand their booking blindspots, we've compiled some of the most common questions and our responses, which can be shared with internal legal and IT [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-data-privacy-faqs) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Privacy.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-data-privacy-faqs) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Leakage.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/leakage-plugging-the-holes-in-your-travel-program-btn-webinar) ## [Leakage: Plugging the Holes in Your Travel Program - BTN Webinar Audience Q&A ](https://blog.traxo.com/leakage-plugging-the-holes-in-your-travel-program-btn-webinar) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) Traxo Vice President of Sales Chad Costa joined BTN Group’s Mary Ann McNulty for the June  2018 BTN webinar ["Leakage: Plugging the Holes in Your Travel Program."](https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1197598&tp_key=b605a2c229&sti=BTNweb) The panel, including Suzanne Boyan from ZS Associates, Pat Sage from Huron Consulting Group, and Kim Castro from TravelCAST, shared how large enterprises are impacted by leakage in their [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/leakage-plugging-the-holes-in-your-travel-program-btn-webinar) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Leakage.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/leakage-plugging-the-holes-in-your-travel-program-btn-webinar) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-at-ACTE.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-at-acte-2018-off-channel-spend-takes-center-stage) ## [Traxo at ACTE 2018: Off-Channel Spend Takes Center Stage ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-at-acte-2018-off-channel-spend-takes-center-stage) [Cara Whitehill](https://blog.traxo.com/author/cara-whitehill) The Traxo team was in New York City last week for the annual [ACTE Global Summit](https://info.traxo.com/acte2018) and enjoyed the opportunity to connect with hundreds of corporate travel managers and buyers. Our booth at InterACTE was busy nonstop! Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello -- we hope we helped shed some light on the challenges of managing your off-channel [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-at-acte-2018-off-channel-spend-takes-center-stage) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-at-ACTE.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-at-acte-2018-off-channel-spend-takes-center-stage) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Hotel.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/hotel-attachment-solved-btn-webinar-qa) ## [Hotel Attachment: Solved! BTN Webinar Q&A ](https://blog.traxo.com/hotel-attachment-solved-btn-webinar-qa) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) [Traxo](https://www.traxo.com/) CEO Andres Fabris recently joined the April 6, 2018, [BTN](http://www.businesstravelnews.com/) "Solving Hotel Attachment" webinar with Steve Reynolds from [TRIPBAM](http://tripbam.com/) and Cathy Sharpe from [ITW](http://www.itw.com/). The panel shared how large enterprises like ITW are working with Traxo to capture the complete view of their corporate travel activity and leveraging TRIPBAM to deliver significant savings on [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/hotel-attachment-solved-btn-webinar-qa) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Hotel.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/hotel-attachment-solved-btn-webinar-qa) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![The Hidden Visibility Crisis Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-expense-visibility-blog.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-hidden-visibility-crisis-in-corporate-travel) ## [The Hidden Visibility Crisis in Corporate Travel: How Expense Reporting, Personal Cards, and Delayed Data Undermine Program Control ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-hidden-visibility-crisis-in-corporate-travel) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) Corporate travel managers operate under a dangerous illusion. They believe they have visibility into their travel programs through agency reporting, expense reports, and credit card feeds. The reality? These [traditional data sources](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0) create a fractured, delayed, and fundamentally incomplete picture that undermines every aspect of modern travel [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/the-hidden-visibility-crisis-in-corporate-travel) [![The Hidden Visibility Crisis Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-expense-visibility-blog.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-hidden-visibility-crisis-in-corporate-travel) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Traxo Visibility Blog Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-visibility-blog.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/take-control-with-traxo) ## [Take Control with Traxo: The Role of Booking Visibility in Building Connected Travel Ecosystems ](https://blog.traxo.com/take-control-with-traxo) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) In today’s complex corporate travel landscape, where an average of 40% of bookings happen outside approved channels, travel managers face an increasingly difficult challenge: how to maintain complete visibility and control over their travel programs while ensuring traveler safety, controlling costs, and meeting sustainability goals. The answer [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/take-control-with-traxo) [![Traxo Visibility Blog Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-visibility-blog.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/take-control-with-traxo) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![2026 Sustainability Trends - Greenery](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/2026-sustainability-trends.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-future-of-sustainable-business-travel-2026) ## [The Future of Sustainable Business Travel: 5 Trends Shaping 2026 ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-future-of-sustainable-business-travel-2026) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) Travel leaders: the pressure is on. Boards, investors, and regulators are increasingly focused on indirect emissions—especially those hidden within the value chain. For many companies, business travel falls under the [Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol](https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-value-chain-scope-3-standard)’s **Scope 3, Category 6 (business travel)** and now requires as much scrutiny as manufacturing or [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/the-future-of-sustainable-business-travel-2026) [![2026 Sustainability Trends - Greenery](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/2026-sustainability-trends.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/the-future-of-sustainable-business-travel-2026) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/extended%20traveler%20profiles.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/extended-traveler-profiles) ## [Extended Traveler Profiles: A Richer Picture of Every Journey ](https://blog.traxo.com/extended-traveler-profiles) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) In today’s global travel environment, organizations can’t afford to think of travel data as a collection of disconnected transactions. Every trip has context. Yet for too long, travel managers have been forced to navigate a [fragmented landscape of partial insights](https://blog.traxo.com/the-power-of-data-transparency-in-modern-travel-management); travel data here, spending data there, and HR records somewhere else. Traxo’s new [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/extended-traveler-profiles) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/extended%20traveler%20profiles.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/extended-traveler-profiles) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Flight%20Assessments.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/flight-performance-insights) ## [Flight Performance Insights: Turning Data into Competitive Advantage ](https://blog.traxo.com/flight-performance-insights) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) For decades, corporate travel managers have relied on flight data as a core element of program oversight. Yet despite its importance, this data has often been frustratingly limited. Did the traveler book the flight? Was the ticket issued? How much was spent? These questions could be answered—but only in broad strokes. What’s been missing is the [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/flight-performance-insights) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Flight%20Assessments.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/flight-performance-insights) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![Professionals attending a conference](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/group-meetings.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-traxo-simplifies-group-travel-and-meetings) ## [How Traxo Simplifies Group Travel and Meetings ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-traxo-simplifies-group-travel-and-meetings) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) Corporate travel isn’t just about individual trips. Increasingly, companies bring large groups of employees together for off-sites, client events, or global conferences. These gatherings are essential for connection and collaboration, but for travel managers, they’re some of the hardest trips to manage. Group travel introduces unique challenges: [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-traxo-simplifies-group-travel-and-meetings) [![Professionals attending a conference](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/group-meetings.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-traxo-simplifies-group-travel-and-meetings) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Traxo Insurance Blog Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-TRM-Blog-Featured-Image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) ## [Proving Duty of Care Pays Off: How Complete Travel Data Can Lower Your Insurance Premiums ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) [Franz Loriega](https://blog.traxo.com/author/franz-loriega) Corporate travel risk management (TRM) has long been seen as a moral and legal imperative, but today, it’s becoming a [financial strategy](https://blog.traxo.com/maximizing-savings-with-invisible-spend-insights) too. Insurers are beginning to explore premium discounts for companies that proactively demonstrate strong duty of care, especially those aligned with ISO 31030 standards. And the key to proving it? Complete, [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) [![Traxo Insurance Blog Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-TRM-Blog-Featured-Image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![Decorative image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/1-Apr-22-2025-05-59-01-2554-PM.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-rolls-out-its-quickest-data-filters-ever) ## [Two Clicks to Clarity: Traxo Rolls Out Its Quickest Data Filters Ever ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-rolls-out-its-quickest-data-filters-ever) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) In the fast-moving world of corporate travel, real-time insights aren’t a luxury — they’re a necessity. That’s why Traxo is thrilled to introduce our fastest filtering experience yet, launching this week. With just **two clicks**, users can drill into specific data points and surface the context they need, without fumbling through menus, exports, or [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-rolls-out-its-quickest-data-filters-ever) [![Decorative image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/1-Apr-22-2025-05-59-01-2554-PM.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-rolls-out-its-quickest-data-filters-ever) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![Traxo Product Updates 2025](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-product-updates-2025.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-updates-february-2025) ## [Unlocking Travel Management Success in 2025 with Traxo’s Latest Product Updates ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-updates-february-2025) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) At Traxo, we’re always looking for ways to empower travel managers with cutting-edge tools to drive smarter decision-making and enhance program visibility. As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to announce a series of updates that make managing corporate travel easier and more insightful than ever before. From our new dashboard to advanced flight [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-updates-february-2025) [![Traxo Product Updates 2025](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-product-updates-2025.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-updates-february-2025) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Corporate Travel Trends 2025 - People In Line at Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-2025-corporate-travel-trends-feature-image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-management-2024-trends-and-2025-predictions) ## [Corporate Travel Management: 2024 Trends and 2025 Predictions ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-management-2024-trends-and-2025-predictions) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) The corporate travel landscape has undergone significant transformations in recent years, influenced by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and global economic factors. As we reflect on 2024, several key trends are reshaping business travel in 2025 and beyond. ### Trends in  Corporate Travel from 2024 1. **AI Integration in Travel ** [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-management-2024-trends-and-2025-predictions) [![Corporate Travel Trends 2025 - People In Line at Airport](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-2025-corporate-travel-trends-feature-image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/corporate-travel-management-2024-trends-and-2025-predictions) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Compliance](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/compliance) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![The Impact of New Distribution Capability (NDC) on Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_300879493.jpeg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0-0) ## [The Impact of New Distribution Capability (NDC) on Corporate Travel Management ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0-0) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) The airline industry has undergone a significant transformation by introducing New Distribution Capability (NDC), a standardized API (Application Programming Interface) that enables airlines to sell their products more effectively. NDC has revolutionized how airlines distribute their content, and its impact is felt across the corporate travel [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0-0) [![The Impact of New Distribution Capability (NDC) on Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_300879493.jpeg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0-0) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Compliance](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/compliance) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![The Critical Role of Duty of Care in Corporate Travel Management: Why Real-Time Data Matters](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20Template-1.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0) ## [The Critical Role of Duty of Care in Corporate Travel Management: Why Real-Time Data Matters ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) Corporate travel has become an essential aspect of doing business as the world becomes increasingly interconnected. With employees traveling globally, companies have a moral and legal obligation to ensure their safety and well-being while on the road. This responsibility is known as duty of care and is a critical component of corporate travel [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0) [![The Critical Role of Duty of Care in Corporate Travel Management: Why Real-Time Data Matters](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20Template-1.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0-0) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Compliance](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/compliance) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![The Hidden Threat of Invisible Spend in Corporate Travel](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20Template%20(1).png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0) ## [Strategies for Managing Invisible Spend in Corporate Travel ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) As a travel manager, you're tasked with overseeing the complex and often chaotic world of corporate travel. From booking flights and hotels to managing expenses and ensuring policy compliance, your plate is always full. But what if I told you that there's a significant chunk of your travel spend that's flying under the radar, invisible to your [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0) [![The Hidden Threat of Invisible Spend in Corporate Travel](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20Template%20(1).png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0-0) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Compliance](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/compliance) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/3-3.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0) ## [Leveraging Traveler Behavior Insights to Optimize Corporate Travel Programs ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0) [Lacey Williams](https://blog.traxo.com/author/lacey-williams) In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate travel management has become a critical component of a company's overall success. With employees constantly on the move, understanding and analyzing traveler behavior is essential to optimize travel programs, improve compliance, and enhance traveler satisfaction. By gaining insights into where [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/3-3.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024-0) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Product Updates](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/product-updates) [![Laptop showcasing the Traxo platform](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-product-update-november-2024.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024) ## [Exciting Enhancements to Traxo’s Corporate Travel Management Services ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) At Traxo, we’ve been hard at work over the past few months, making significant strides to enhance our corporate travel management services. We’re excited to share some of the latest updates that are set to revolutionize how companies manage their travel programs. ## Expanding Our Reach: Capturing Every Booking, Everywhere We’ve significantly [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024) [![Laptop showcasing the Traxo platform](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-product-update-november-2024.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/enhancements-to-traxos-corporate-travel-management-services-november-2024) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Travel Data for Business Objectives - Decorative Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/business-objectives.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/leveraging-complete-corporate-travel-data-to-reach-business-objectives) ## [Leveraging Complete Corporate Travel Data to Reach Business Objectives ](https://blog.traxo.com/leveraging-complete-corporate-travel-data-to-reach-business-objectives) [Brian Butler](https://blog.traxo.com/author/brian-butler) In the dynamic landscape of corporate travel, staying ahead requires more than just managing logistics; it involves understanding and leveraging the wealth of data generated by every trip. At Traxo, we specialize in capturing and analyzing comprehensive travel data, enabling businesses to fine-tune their travel programs for maximum efficiency and [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/leveraging-complete-corporate-travel-data-to-reach-business-objectives) [![Travel Data for Business Objectives - Decorative Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/business-objectives.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/leveraging-complete-corporate-travel-data-to-reach-business-objectives) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Sustainability](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/sustainability) [![mandatory emission reporting standards](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/mandatory-emissions-reporting.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/mandatory-emissions-reporting) ## [Mandatory Emissions Reporting: Implications for Global Corporate Travel ](https://blog.traxo.com/mandatory-emissions-reporting) [Aash Shravah](https://blog.traxo.com/author/aash-shravah) Post-pandemic recovery has ushered in an era where the environment and sustainability are paramount. For the travel industry, the spotlight is on new [mandatory emissions reporting](https://www.ul.com/news/mandatory-emissions-reporting-around-globe) standards. [As the The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) points out](https://wttc.org/news-article/is-travel-and-tourism-ready-for-mandatory-emissions-reporting), navigating this evolving landscape requires commitment and innovation. Let's delve into how [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/mandatory-emissions-reporting) [![mandatory emission reporting standards](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/mandatory-emissions-reporting.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/mandatory-emissions-reporting) [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. According to a [2021 study by Expedia](https://expediapartnersolutions.com/resources/blog/insights/traveler-focused-booking-experience), 68% of all [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) [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) [Expense Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/expense-management) [![Coins on Blue Background | Traxo Currency Conversion Product Update Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-currency-conversion-Asset%2011.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-update-automatic-currency-conversion) ## [Traxo Product Update: Automatic Currency Conversion ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-update-automatic-currency-conversion) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) Traxo has been providing travel managers and organizations across the globe with complete trip visibility, providing consolidated reporting and ease of locating travelers before, during, and after trips. We’ve recently taken Traxo’s reporting to the next level by launching **computed prices**, a new feature to automatically convert all travel data [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-update-automatic-currency-conversion) [![Coins on Blue Background | Traxo Currency Conversion Product Update Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-currency-conversion-Asset%2011.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-product-update-automatic-currency-conversion) [Risk Management / Duty of Care](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/risk-management-duty-of-care) [Security](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/security) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Knowledge](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/knowledge) [![Computer with Code | Traxo Pen Testing Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-pen-testing-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-data-security-what-is-pen-testing) ## [Travel Data Security: What is Pen Testing? ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-data-security-what-is-pen-testing) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) You’ve [likely experienced a cyber attack](https://www.varonis.com/blog/data-breach-statistics) at some point during your career or personal life. For example, you may have had an account hacked into or received an alarming message from a service provider that there has been a systems data breach and your personal details were compromised. With larger-scale cyberattacks, these often go unnoticed or [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-data-security-what-is-pen-testing) [![Computer with Code | Traxo Pen Testing Blog](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-pen-testing-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-data-security-what-is-pen-testing) [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) [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) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Covid-19](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/covid-19) [![Woman dressed in business casual in the office at a standing desk next to her work laptop.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/business-travel-analyticsAsset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/importance-of-travel-analytics) ## [4 Reasons Why Travel Managers Need Access to Detailed Business Travel Analytics ](https://blog.traxo.com/importance-of-travel-analytics) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) The role of a travel manager often varies with the size and scale of organizations. Global organizations may have large, complex travel programs, typically managed by a team of [corporate travel professionals](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-policy-change-best-practices). Whereas small to medium-sized businesses may only have a single point of contact managing the travel program. Regardless of the size of your [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/importance-of-travel-analytics) [![Woman dressed in business casual in the office at a standing desk next to her work laptop.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/business-travel-analyticsAsset%208.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/importance-of-travel-analytics) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![Decorative Image with Charts and Graphs and statistics](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/multi-tmcs-postAsset%204.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) ## [The Benefits of Using Traxo to Manage Multiple TMCs ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) [Jack Roney](https://blog.traxo.com/author/jack-roney) Having multiple travel management companies (TMCs) supporting an organization is common in today’s business sector, especially for those with a global presence. This fragmentation makes leveraging a travel program data aggregation and auditing solution mission-critical. What Are TMCs (Travel Management Companies)? TMCs, [travel management companies](https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/) [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) [![Decorative Image with Charts and Graphs and statistics](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/multi-tmcs-postAsset%204.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/benefits-of-traxo-with-tmc-companies) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/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) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Covid-19](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/covid-19) [Knowledge](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/knowledge) [![A person types on their laptop with one hand while talking on a cell phone with the other.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/new-travel-management-technologies-Asset-8.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-technology) ## [Corporate Travel Technology: 3 Travel Management Technologies Every Business Should Implement ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-technology) [Franz Loriega](https://blog.traxo.com/author/franz-loriega) New, industry-leading corporate travel t technologies are emerging all the time. We’ve also witnessed businesses[  reinventing themselves to stay relevant  ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-the-pandemic-transformed-corporate-travel-programs)as the world changes around us. To continue future-proofing corporate travel programs, there are three key areas where travel managers should focus: - [Ensuring access](https://blog.traxo.com/4-reasons-why-travel-managers-need-access-to-detailed-business-travel) to complete pre-trip travel [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-technology) [![A person types on their laptop with one hand while talking on a cell phone with the other.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/new-travel-management-technologies-Asset-8.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/travel-management-technology) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Security](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/security) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-and-your-TMC.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) ## [Traxo and Your TMC, Ensuring Your Travel Program is Prepared ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) [Justin Morris](https://blog.traxo.com/author/justin-morris) Uncertain times – I have lost count of how many times I heard the phrase “uncertain times” over the last two months. Since the spread of COVID-19 began, the world has certainly been faced with innumerable challenges on every imaginable level - physically, mentally, spiritually, and more, especially in the realm of business travel. There are many [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) [![](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-and-your-TMC.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/traxo-and-your-tmc) [Data](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/data) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Traxo Insurance Blog Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-TRM-Blog-Featured-Image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) ## [Proving Duty of Care Pays Off: How Complete Travel Data Can Lower Your Insurance Premiums ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) [Franz Loriega](https://blog.traxo.com/author/franz-loriega) Corporate travel risk management (TRM) has long been seen as a moral and legal imperative, but today, it’s becoming a [financial strategy](https://blog.traxo.com/maximizing-savings-with-invisible-spend-insights) too. Insurers are beginning to explore premium discounts for companies that proactively demonstrate strong duty of care, especially those aligned with ISO 31030 standards. And the key to proving it? Complete, [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) [![Traxo Insurance Blog Featured Image](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/Traxo-TRM-Blog-Featured-Image.png) ](https://blog.traxo.com/how-complete-travel-data-can-lower-your-insurance-premiums) [Insights](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/insights) [Off-Channel / Leakage](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/off-channel-leakage) [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. To introduce flexibility and reap additional savings, [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) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Travelers walk through a busy airport.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/pexels-skitterphoto-2069.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) ## [TMC Travel Management: Merging TMC and Non-TMC Travel Data to Improve Business Travel Management ](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) [Matt Griffin, Traxo](https://blog.traxo.com/author/matt-griffin) It is common for medium-to-large businesses to have an established travel program in place, which encompasses a travel policy (mandated or guidelines), a designated Travel Management Company (TMC), a preferred supplier program (air, hotel, and car), and often a duty of care provider for larger or more complex businesses. Small-to-medium size [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) [![Travelers walk through a busy airport.](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/pexels-skitterphoto-2069.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/improve-travel-management-travel-data) [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) [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. ## What Are Business Travel Costs? Business travel expenses can be defined as costs associated with traveling for the purpose of [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) [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. This especially rings true for [hotel programs](https://blog.traxo.com/pre-trip-business-travel-data-for-hotel-rate-reshopping), which are usually on an [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) [Corporate Travel Management](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-management) [Corporate Travel Programs & Policy](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/corporate-travel-programs-policy) [Program Savings](https://blog.traxo.com/tag/program-savings) [![Woman with calculator and receipts](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-price-assurance-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/3-aspects-of-price-assurance-strategy) ## [3 Aspects of an Effective Price Assurance Strategy ](https://blog.traxo.com/3-aspects-of-price-assurance-strategy) [Franz Loriega](https://blog.traxo.com/author/franz-loriega) ## What Is Price Assurance? Price assurance is a corporate travel savings strategy made of three components — supplier negotiations, rate auditing and re-shopping. Technologies that continually [audit rates](https://blog.traxo.com/audit-your-travel-program-with-pre-trip-booking-data) and re-shop for discounts are crucial to ensuring your [suppliers adhere](https://blog.traxo.com/business-travel-management-data) to your contracted discounts and non-negotiated bookings are optimized. [Read](https://blog.traxo.com/3-aspects-of-price-assurance-strategy) [![Woman with calculator and receipts](https://blog.traxo.com/hubfs/traxo-price-assurance-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.traxo.com/3-aspects-of-price-assurance-strategy) [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. 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