Why businesses should consider using a Travel Management Company

Managing corporate travel requirements in 2025 is increasingly complex, and Travel Management Companies (TMCs) can provide that essential support to streamline booking process, ensure traveller safety and compliance, and ultimately save your business money. There are many benefits in having your travel programme managed, and here we call out some of the key considerations…

1. Cost Savings
Our Advantage members access best in market negotiated rates for flights, hotels, and ground transportation, leveraging our group’s buying power to reduce travel costs. Our members will support in creation of tailored travel polices that and ensure travel spend aligns with company budgets.

2. Policy Compliance & Risk Management through traveller tracking
TMCs enforce company travel policies automatically within booking systems, reducing out of policy bookings and managing approval processes. 24/7 real-time traveller tracking, helping businesses to meet duty of care responsibilities and respond to emergencies.

3. Corporate Booking Tools you’ll want to use!
With a single platform for all bookings, changes, and reporting, TMCs eliminate the need for managing travel across multiple systems. Centralising the booking process improves efficiencies, reduces errors, and makes it easier to manage itineraries and expenses, at a time that suits you.

4. Expert Support and advice
TMCs provide access to knowledgeable agents who handle complex itineraries, last-minute changes, and monitor global travel issues. Their expertise ensures smoother travel experiences for employees and ultimately less stress for travel managers.

5. Actionable Data & Insights
Detailed reports from TMCs help travel managers track spending, monitor policy compliance, and make data-driven decisions. These insights are crucial for refining travel policies and demonstrating value to stakeholders.

6. 24/7 Round the clock support
Unexpected changes and last-minute disruptions are part of business travel. Advantage members have access to real, dedicated UK support around the clock. The team are available 24/7 to manage changes swiftly, to reduce stress, and make sure we have your travellers on their way. Real people, ready to help, whenever you need it.

If you are ready to level up your travel programme and take it to the next level, find out more at the link below.

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