Winter is over. Spring is here now. And business travel is back in full swing, along with the rising costs that come with it. As companies resume client visits, conferences, and internal collaboration, many are feeling the financial squeeze. For small to midsize businesses trying to balance growth with budget discipline, making smart travel decisions is more important than ever.
Want to get more value from your travel program? Let’s talk. We’ll help you find opportunities to reduce costs, increase visibility, and make smarter travel decisions, without sacrificing service or flexibility.
At World Travel, we understand that small to midsize businesses (SMBs) with travel budgets under 20 million dollars face unique challenges in managing corporate travel expenses. Our expertise lies in crafting tailored and cost effective travel solutions that maximize return on investment. Here are a few of the ways we help our SMB clients get the biggest bang for their buck.
Advance Purchase on Airline Tickets
Booking flights 14-21 days in advance can lead to significant savings, often upwards of $100 per ticket. However, we recognize that SMB travelers may need to book last-minute trips due to dynamic business needs. World Travel offers flexible booking solutions that balance cost savings with the agility your business requires.
Corporate Airline Rewards
Did you know your company can earn rewards in addition to your travelers earning their own frequent flyer miles? Many airlines offer corporate reward programs designed to benefit businesses with multiple travelers and encourage long-term loyalty. Properly managing these rewards can lead to free flights, upgrades, and additional perks.
Unlike other TMCs, World Travel assists businesses in tracking and redeeming these points effectively to maximize travel savings.
Consolidation of Spend
Oftentimes, organizations don’t realize how much money they’re losing by spending money with multiple different entities and not taking advantage of loyalty programs. By consolidating all corporate travel expenses through a single travel management company, businesses can gain better visibility into their spending. This approach helps identify cost-saving opportunities, improve reporting, and increase leverage when negotiating with travel suppliers.
Leveraging Strategic Partnerships
Through our collaboration with our JV Partner BCD Travel, World Travel provides SMBs access to industry-leading technology at a lower cost and negotiated discounts with major airlines, hotels, and car rental companies, typically reserved for larger corporations. This means your business can enjoy the same competitive advantages without the need for a large travel budget. By the way, BCD Travel is the 2nd largest Travel Management Company in the world. We bring their mega solutions and offerings to small and midsize companies.
Additional Preferred Partners
Partnering with preferred airlines, hotels, and car rental companies allows businesses to access exclusive discounts and perks. World Travel helps companies establish relationships with preferred partners, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality travel experiences. We help you leverage your own buying power, along with ours.
Hotel Negotiations
Hotel costs can quickly add up, but negotiating corporate rates can lead to significant savings. World Travel leverages its industry expertise and global network to secure competitive rates, discounts, and value-added amenities, such as complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and flexible cancellation policies.
Client Testimonial
Partnering with World Travel transformed our corporate travel program. Their tailored strategies helped us reduce expenses by 20% while accommodating our need for flexible booking." — Lance G., COO of a Global IT Staffing Firm
Optimize Your Corporate Travel Program with World Travel
Implementing these strategies can lead to substantial cost savings for your business. At World Travel, we specialize in corporate travel management for SMBs, ensuring your team travels efficiently and within budget. Contact us today to learn how we can tailor a travel program to meet your company's unique needs.