TRAVEL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

A corporate travel program is an organization’s plan for how it will implement, manage, conduct, and communicate their business travel. It includes a streamlined and integrated way to book and manage employee travel. Sometimes, they are called corporate travel programs, company travel programs, business travel programs and include corporate travel policies. Some organizations have corporate travel programs with rigid regulations, while other businesses’ programs are more flexible depending on the needs of the employee and business. Some of the best-managed corporate travel programs are outsourced to third-party travel experts, freeing up internal teams to manage the business operations at hand.

Christopherson tailors its corporate travel management to the needs of its clients’ individual travel programs. We begin by analyzing their current program’s travel patterns, vendor relationships, and travel policies. Then, we create a formal Travel Management Plan. Our clients particularly benefit from the cost savings we provide, thanks to our technology, reporting, and dedicated travel support team. Once a plan has been established, we meet with clients regularly to keep travel goals on track and adjust the program as needed to ensure alignment with the business’s changing needs.

The integration and alignment of our service and technology is what quickly differentiate Christopherson from the rest. Our experienced account managers are consultative, easy to work with, and maintain clear, consistent communication to adjust management plans when needed. Our integrated travel management software, AirPortal®, makes it easy for travelers to book travel, while also helping corporate travel managers reduce travel costs, mitigate risk, and more. Through our tools and our team, we are your committed corporate travel partner, making business travel a smoother process from start to finish.

Each company’s savings will look different because every program, spend, and goal is different. That said, Christopherson helps you visualize spend through multiple reporting options which can be compared against industry benchmarks. We also help you save by providing vendor negotiation expertise, industry partnerships, discount programs, and more. Some partners have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in the first year alone. And clients who had never before had a managed travel program saved an average of 15% after partnering with Christopherson.

A corporate travel policy is a list of guidelines and procedures that tells employees how to plan, book, and travel for their business trips. Policies should be written simply and clearly so everyone can understand the organization’s expectations and requirements. Policies are periodically reviewed and updated to match a business’s growing or changing needs.

A successful corporate travel policy is clear, provides choices, and respects the goals and budget of the company. Your corporate travel policy should include guidelines for booking flights, hotels, and ground transportation. It should also outline rules for spending, including meals, entertainment, upgrades, and other items. Policies should also include security measures for individuals and work materials as well as any travel approval processes for travel and travel reimbursement.