10 Things To Look For In Corporate Travel Agencies
Corporate travel agencies are trying even harder these days to get your business. With the bad economy there is much much less business travel going on. This is a great time to renegotiate with your corporate travel agency or find a new corporate travel agency. Here are some things that your corporate travel agency must offer in today’s poor economy…
1. They should offer options on how to cut costs on itineraries. Great agencies should be always looking out for your dollar and should suggest ways to decrease travel expenses. For example, giving the option for a two flight trip versus a non-stop flight.
2. For international business travels they should help with visa paper work.
3. They should look through all the cheapest websites on the net and find the lowest of the low air fares. Beware of agencies who seem to only book with the same carriers. They might be getting kickbacks which cost you money.
4. They should sign everyone up for frequent flyer programs and know how to optimally use frequent flyer miles for the best discounts.
5. In today’s age, they must have a convenient website to book online, not just use it to post their phone number and website.
6. Have 24 hour assistance for stranded travelers.
7. Plan ahead and alert you to possible travel delays and possibly rebook in advance.
8. Negotiate hotel prices
9. Negotiate car rentals
10. Provide detailed travel expense reports at the end of the month.
