Your Guide to Corporate Travel Services
The relaxation of COVID travel restrictions and entry requirements has meant a significant increase in corporate travel both domestically in Thailand as well as internationally. Though the pandemic has given rise to many online video conferencing options, there’s no substitute for a firm handshake and a meeting of minds in person before you sign off on a big deal.
This increase in corporate travel can have a big impact on small to medium enterprises that may not have the headcount internally to handle these requests. That’s why a corporate travel service is useful in helping you to take care of all your corporate travel needs.
What is a Corporate Travel Service?
Simply put, it’s a service that helps businesses plan and manage travel arrangements for their employees. Corporate travel management services typically assist in the booking and arranging of flights, hotels, and car rentals. When you encounter any hiccups like flight cancellations, delays, or other travel-related issues, they provide support or help find alternative solutions.
The Benefits of Using a Corporate Travel Service
Cost Savings
One of the biggest advantages of using a corporate travel service is the financial savings. Thanks to their close relationships with airlines and hotels, and their purchasing power, these travel companies can offer you better rates. Another added benefit is that because of their extensive experience in making travel arrangements, they can help you find the most economical options.
Excellent Customer Support
We all know how unpredictable travel can be, so it’s nice to know that no matter where your business travels take you, there’s always someone just a phone call away who can assist you when you need it most. Regardless of your travel hiccup, a corporate travel service agent will be on hand to make alternative arrangements while you stay focused on your business.
You can enjoy personalized service from dedicated account managers who understand your company’s travel requirements and can help alleviate some of the stress of traveling.
Increased Efficiency
Not every company can afford the headcount needed to have an in-house corporate travel manager. A corporate travel service can increase your productivity by removing the stress of making travel arrangements and allowing you to focus your energy on tasks that create revenue for your company.
Insurance Coverage
Whether you’re traveling internationally or domestically, travel inherently comes with certain risks. These risks can range from flight delays to more severe situations like being caught in a natural disaster. No matter the situation, it’s nice to know that you have access to a service you can rely on for support during these difficult times. A corporate travel service can provide worldwide insurance coverage as well as emergency support which gives your employees peace of mind, especially when traveling to unfamiliar destinations.
Ease of Booking
A corporate travel management service allows you to easily book and arrange a travel itinerary within minutes. Using a centralized website for booking flights, hotels, and car rentals can save time and make the travel arrangement process a lot easier. A central platform also saves you from having to email individual service providers for confirmation. All your receipts, itineraries, and booking confirmations can be accessed in one convenient location.
Cost Control and Policy Compliance
One of the main tasks of a corporate travel service is ensuring that travel costs are kept within the thresholds set out by the company. This allows the company to prevent cost overruns and ensures compliance from employees. Acting as your gatekeeper, there are systems in place to prevent employees from making arrangements that are in breach of the company’s policy.
When new company travel policy changes are implemented, a corporate travel agency like G.M. Tour & Travel can communicate it to all relevant parties quickly and efficiently to ensure compliance.
Duty of Care
Consolidating all your employee travel information in one place means changes to travel itineraries can be made easily and efficiently. Corporate travel management companies like G.M. Tour & Travel have a strict privacy policy to ensure that all passenger travel information provided is stored securely and used only for the services we provide. We value the privacy of our clients which is why no information is disclosed to any third parties without our customers’ explicit consent.
G.M. Tour & Travel has extensive experience arranging business travel itineraries for companies. Our clients can easily book their corporate travel online through our website, which offers discounted wholesale rates with access to over 130 airlines and over 750,000 hotels worldwide. Our online booking solution comes with built-in approval and cost controls. There are no setup or annual fees to worry about, and you only pay when you issue a ticket with us. Contact us today to find out more!