AmTrav Blog

Insights, tricks and tips to help you deliver a great business travel program & traveller experience for your organization.
What You Don't Know - But Should - About Unused Airline Tickets

What You Don't Know - But Should - About Unused Airline Tickets

When you book a business flight — whether individually or through a business travel agency — the assumption is you’ll use the ticket. Unfortunately, life happens. Emergencies arise. Plans change. Mayb...

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Do I Need to Hire a Consultant to Help Select a Travel Management Company?

Do I Need to Hire a Consultant to Help Select a Travel Management Company?

Hiring a travel management company (TMC) is an important decision because who you choose can have a major impact on your company’s travel costs. Choose the wrong one, and it may cost you. Choose a goo...

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TOP 5 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WITH A TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

TOP 5 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WITH A TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Like it or not, business travel is a cost of doing business — and a substantial one at that. According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), it’s also among a company’s most controllable e...

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IS YOUR TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY THE RIGHT ONE?

IS YOUR TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY THE RIGHT ONE?

Many smart businesses work with a professional travel management company to save time, money, and take the hassle out of their corporate travel needs. But how do you know this company delivers the rig...

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What You Should Be Asking About Your TMC’s Reporting Capabilities

What You Should Be Asking About Your TMC’s Reporting Capabilities

Among a company’s greatest expenditures, travel and related expenses top the list. So, with little to no oversight, T&E costs can spiral out of control. When that happens, the knee-jerk reaction is to...

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Five Questions You Should Be Asking About Account Management Support

Five Questions You Should Be Asking About Account Management Support

A great business travel agency provides intuitive, easy-to-use products and services that are available on demand, accompanied by an unmatched level of personalized customer service. An integral piece...

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Top 5 Things You Should Ask About a TMC’s Call Center Support

Top 5 Things You Should Ask About a TMC’s Call Center Support

When it comes to choosing the right business travel agency, not all are created equal. A business travel agency that works well for one company, may not necessarily be the right fit for yours. An agen...

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Top 5 Questions You Should Ask a Business Travel Agency About Their Online Booking Tools

Top 5 Questions You Should Ask a Business Travel Agency About Their Online Booking Tools

With the majority of business travel booked over the Internet, a business travel agency’s online booking system is one of your company’s most important travel tools. Make sure you choose the one that ...

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