Description
Travel Policy Implementation
? 90%
of companies have a travel policy to help them control expenses. ? Once these rules have been set, they will be sent not only to everyone who travels, but also to all other employees so they know what to expect if they need to arrange travel in future.
Domestic train journeys - Standard Class ? Domestic flights - Economy Class ? London to Brussels & Paris on Eurostar - Business Class ? Flights to European destinations - Economy Class ? Flights over 6 hours duration - Business Class ? Hotel rooms - single standard usually with a maximum rate per night ? Car Hire - all cars Group B / Compact if traveler alone or Group C / Intermediate for two colleagues ? Airport & Rail transfers - for London Heathrow use the Heathrow Express train. At destination use local taxi. Limousine transfer only by prior approval
?
? Clear
& consistent understanding of policies ? Reasonable cost & comfort ? Discount rates and offers ? Cost savings ? Avoid confusions
With Airlines: ? Priority Wait-listing & Standby ? Priority Check-in areas ? Access to airline lounges ? Collect miles or points offering: Free Upgrades on cabin (some airlines only), Free partner tickets, Free air tickets for holidays
With Hotels: ? Early Check-in ? Late Check-out ? Discount on rack rates ? Free accommodation Points offering: free room upgrades, free nights in resort accommodation, holiday discounts, gift vouchers and certificates
With Car Rental Companies: ? Fast collection - pick up and drop off ? Discounts on leisure car rental (some) ? Miles (some)
? The
traveler does not like the preferred airline. ? The traveler prefers a different departure point. ? A traveler may prefer different routes and transfer points. ? A travel arranger might find that a different airline offers cheaper fares than the company's preferred airline.
?A
business traveler may want to use a different hotel chain because of facilities available ? A business traveler may want to use a different hotel because the location will be better for a specific trip.
? Most
global hotel chains offer Frequent Stay or Lodger programs- also known as ‘clubs’ & ‘frequent guest’ ? Once registered, travellers start collecting rewards when the room is paid for on departure.
? An
upgrade from Economy to First Class on a return flight on Continental Airlines ? An upgrade on type of car (to one size larger or more powerful) with car hire from Avis or Alamo ? An upgrade by two categories on a 3 or 4 night cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
? Discounts
on golf trips, ski holidays or romantic weekends ? Family passes to theme parks ? Gift certificates to theatres, cinemas, restaurants and specialty shops
?A
Convenient Schedule ? Reliability & Safety Record ? Hotel Location ? Frequent Flyer/Stay Program
? In-plant
of a business travel agent, usually a small office working independently inside a large company. ? Preferred business travel agent - also called "business house". ? Personal assistant or secretary making reservations for an individual traveler. ? Company employee making reservations for everyone in the department or section
? 90%
of business travelers belong to frequent flyer or stay programs.
? 40%
of business travelers belong to 4 or more frequent flyer or stay programs.
? Accurate
and quick ? Must please everyone ? Should perform miracles ? Have lot of responsibility ? Control the travel budget ? Booking hotel rooms
? Companies
have many different ways of making travel arrangements. ? Most companies have travel policies that set rules and standards about classes for flights, hotels and car hire. ? Business travelers are mostly men (86%) ? big profits for airlines and hotels ? Frequent traveler programmes are very popular with companies and their employees.
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Travel Policy Implementation
? 90%
of companies have a travel policy to help them control expenses. ? Once these rules have been set, they will be sent not only to everyone who travels, but also to all other employees so they know what to expect if they need to arrange travel in future.
Domestic train journeys - Standard Class ? Domestic flights - Economy Class ? London to Brussels & Paris on Eurostar - Business Class ? Flights to European destinations - Economy Class ? Flights over 6 hours duration - Business Class ? Hotel rooms - single standard usually with a maximum rate per night ? Car Hire - all cars Group B / Compact if traveler alone or Group C / Intermediate for two colleagues ? Airport & Rail transfers - for London Heathrow use the Heathrow Express train. At destination use local taxi. Limousine transfer only by prior approval
?
? Clear
& consistent understanding of policies ? Reasonable cost & comfort ? Discount rates and offers ? Cost savings ? Avoid confusions
With Airlines: ? Priority Wait-listing & Standby ? Priority Check-in areas ? Access to airline lounges ? Collect miles or points offering: Free Upgrades on cabin (some airlines only), Free partner tickets, Free air tickets for holidays
With Hotels: ? Early Check-in ? Late Check-out ? Discount on rack rates ? Free accommodation Points offering: free room upgrades, free nights in resort accommodation, holiday discounts, gift vouchers and certificates
With Car Rental Companies: ? Fast collection - pick up and drop off ? Discounts on leisure car rental (some) ? Miles (some)
? The
traveler does not like the preferred airline. ? The traveler prefers a different departure point. ? A traveler may prefer different routes and transfer points. ? A travel arranger might find that a different airline offers cheaper fares than the company's preferred airline.
?A
business traveler may want to use a different hotel chain because of facilities available ? A business traveler may want to use a different hotel because the location will be better for a specific trip.
? Most
global hotel chains offer Frequent Stay or Lodger programs- also known as ‘clubs’ & ‘frequent guest’ ? Once registered, travellers start collecting rewards when the room is paid for on departure.
? An
upgrade from Economy to First Class on a return flight on Continental Airlines ? An upgrade on type of car (to one size larger or more powerful) with car hire from Avis or Alamo ? An upgrade by two categories on a 3 or 4 night cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
? Discounts
on golf trips, ski holidays or romantic weekends ? Family passes to theme parks ? Gift certificates to theatres, cinemas, restaurants and specialty shops
?A
Convenient Schedule ? Reliability & Safety Record ? Hotel Location ? Frequent Flyer/Stay Program
? In-plant
of a business travel agent, usually a small office working independently inside a large company. ? Preferred business travel agent - also called "business house". ? Personal assistant or secretary making reservations for an individual traveler. ? Company employee making reservations for everyone in the department or section
? 90%
of business travelers belong to frequent flyer or stay programs.
? 40%
of business travelers belong to 4 or more frequent flyer or stay programs.
? Accurate
and quick ? Must please everyone ? Should perform miracles ? Have lot of responsibility ? Control the travel budget ? Booking hotel rooms
? Companies
have many different ways of making travel arrangements. ? Most companies have travel policies that set rules and standards about classes for flights, hotels and car hire. ? Business travelers are mostly men (86%) ? big profits for airlines and hotels ? Frequent traveler programmes are very popular with companies and their employees.
doc_714606806.pptx