Mobility is the top priority in corporate travel
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Four in five travel managers now believe mobility to be the biggest priority in managing corporate travel, according to Sabre Corporation‘s 2017 Asia Pacific Corporate Traveller study.
According to the study conducted on corporate travel professionals from across 19 countries in the region, more than 43% of corporate travelers are also deviating from company policy ahead of the trip and 42% are making changes while traveling.
When asked what it is they considered to be the biggest priority in managing corporate travel in their organization, 80% of travel managers said they believe mobility – from making a booking through a mobile device, to itinerary management, to staying in touch with their traveller via instant messaging – is their top priority.
Two in three (66%) also quoted looking at alternative forms of payment technology as a high priority area for them.
Today, new technologies are emerging at a rapid pace, ultimately opening up countless new revenue channels for travel companies to tap into. Travel managers have an opportunity to engage their corporate travelers on multiple devices at all points of the journey for a truly seamless trip.
Product solutions that can seamlessly integrate booking, itinerary management, messaging, virtual payments, expenses reporting and travel risk management will help corporate travelers improve their traveller experience, whilst helping their organizations maximize efficiency, streamline expenses and improve compliance.
Questions & Answers
Q.What percentage of corporate travellers are changing their plans either before or during their business trips?
What percentage of corporate travellers are changing their plans either before or during their business trips?
More than 43% of corporate travellers are deviating from company policy before their trip, and 42% are making changes while they are travelling.
Q.What is the main priority for travel managers when managing corporate travel within their organisations?
What is the main priority for travel managers when managing corporate travel within their organisations?
For 80% of travel managers, mobility is their top priority. This includes mobile booking, itinerary management, and instant messaging communication with travellers.
Q.What other area did a significant number of travel managers identify as a high priority?
What other area did a significant number of travel managers identify as a high priority?
Two in three travel managers, or 66%, also quoted looking at alternative forms of payment technology as a high priority area for them.
Q.What solutions can help improve the experience for corporate travellers and benefit their organisations?
What solutions can help improve the experience for corporate travellers and benefit their organisations?
Product solutions that smoothly integrate booking, itinerary management, messaging, virtual payments, expenses reporting, and travel risk management can help improve traveller experience and organisational efficiency.