You’ve made the decision to implement a managed travel program – and then reality hits you square in the face: you have to implement it across the company. There are many considerations that go into deciding to use a particular travel management company, but one should not be an afterthought
Travel has become more complicated with the advent of the pandemic, but it can be executed with proper structures and processes in place; and resources to support the traveler. With the assistance of company travel administrators and Acendas Travel, support for the business traveler occurs before one leaves and extends
By Ken Augustine, Vice President of Travel Technology Several years ago in a meeting with a business prospect, one of its principals remarked that he came to the meeting thinking he was securing travel, but what he was actually doing was investing in technology. Our team looked at each other
Ken Augustine, Vice President of Travel Technology It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention. That came into clear focus for the Acendas Travel team approximately five years ago as travelers were rapidly adopting technology to aid both their business and personal travel. We knew that in order
Improve air, hotel, and car rental negotiations with several key actions to start now to assure your company accomplishes its 2017 program goals. The first essential step before starting the negotiation process is to outline your strategy, which should include developing a plan that requires effective and aggressive negotiations. In
Working with an esteemed travel management company (TMC) should deliver cost savings as part of a customized strategy that is created to provide you with a lasting return on investment (ROI). A managed travel program has many benefits beyond cost savings and enhanced productivity. Acendas recommends key financial strategies to be incorporated at
Spring is a great time of year to refresh, renew, and reevaluate your corporate travel policy. Compliance to a well-defined policy can single-handedly have an instant impact on your travel program and your company’s bottom line. Several industry trends and market conditions have pushed to increase compliance, which has encouraged corporations to
A managed travel program has many benefits beyond cost savings and enhanced productivity. As travelers require a more tailored experience, mobile and social policies are crucial to a successful managed travel program. However, the essentials of a travel program, must work for a corporation to regulate spend, guarantee traveler protection, and manage
