RFPs have become part of a structured, annual process for many travel managers, while others only open discussions with suppliers as needed.
RFPs have become part of a structured, annual process for many travel managers, while others only open discussions with suppliers as needed.
2019 started off like any other year: busy calendars, overbooked flights, sold-out hotels and a bustling meeting schedule. Business was booming and travel managers were busy. Their time was spent assisting travelers, negotiating contacts, managing rates, auditing itineraries, and other mundane tasks — Until everything stopped.
Many of us are eager for normal life to return. For working professionals, part of that normalcy consists of business travel and attending meetings and events in person. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — nothing can replace face-to-face relationship building. After 1.5 years of Covid restrictions, handshakes, warm hugs from
Between managing the day-to-day operations of travel procurement, maintaining best-in-class programs, ensuring policy compliance and the responsibilities of data management, 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
You’re familiar with the three travel program policy types – mandated, flexible and hybrid – but what comes next? Before diving headfirst into policy changes, take a step back to evaluate the entire change management process, from understanding your travelers’ needs to winning executive approval.
A well-written corporate travel policy provides guidance for business travelers while helping organizations influence behavior, manage spend, utilize preferred suppliers, and keep travelers safe. Despite the numerous benefits a travel policy provides, travel managers still face policy compliance challenges.
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
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
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.
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?
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
The Traxo team was in New York City last week for the annual ACTE Global Summit 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
Pre-trip travel data creates endless opportunities for travel managers to connect with travelers prior to departure, ensuring bookings are compliant and identifying missed savings opportunities before lift-off.
RFPs have become part of a structured, annual process for many travel managers, while others only open discussions with suppliers as needed.
2019 started off like any other year: busy calendars, overbooked flights, sold-out hotels and a bustling meeting schedule. Business was booming and travel managers were busy. Their time was spent assisting travelers, negotiating contacts, managing rates, auditing itineraries, and other mundane tasks — Until everything stopped.
Many of us are eager for normal life to return. For working professionals, part of that normalcy consists of business travel and attending meetings and events in person. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — nothing can replace face-to-face relationship building. After 1.5 years of Covid restrictions, handshakes, warm hugs from
Between managing the day-to-day operations of travel procurement, maintaining best-in-class programs, ensuring policy compliance and the responsibilities of data management, 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
You’re familiar with the three travel program policy types – mandated, flexible and hybrid – but what comes next? Before diving headfirst into policy changes, take a step back to evaluate the entire change management process, from understanding your travelers’ needs to winning executive approval.
A well-written corporate travel policy provides guidance for business travelers while helping organizations influence behavior, manage spend, utilize preferred suppliers, and keep travelers safe. Despite the numerous benefits a travel policy provides, travel managers still face policy compliance challenges.
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
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
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.
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?
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
The Traxo team was in New York City last week for the annual ACTE Global Summit 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