Why DIY corporate travel seems easy — until it’s not

26 Aug 2025 · MIN READ · BY Shannon Marvin

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It’s tempting to think, “We’ve got this. We’ll just book our travel ourselves.”
A few browser tabs open, a couple of quick searches, a confirmation email or two. Simple enough, right?

Until it’s not.

Soon you’re juggling different airline websites, matching hotel confirmations to travelers, digging through your inbox for rental car details - all while the clock is ticking and your actual job still needs you.

This is where many companies discover the hidden costs of DIY corporate travel: lost productivity, missed savings, and unnecessary stress.

The smarter solution: Corporate travel management with AmTrav

At AmTrav, we believe in making business travel simple and personal. That’s why we built a2b, our all-in-one corporate booking tool, so you can manage everything in one place:

 

  • Every airline, every hotel, every rental car.
  • All your travelers, all your trips, in one workspace.
  • One login, one bill, one source of truth.

AmTrav customer Karen L. sums it up:

“Everything was smooth as butter. This is such a huge help to have everything in one place to find on my app. Just pull it up and look it up.”

Why a Travel Management Company (TMC) wins when plans change

Business travel isn’t always smooth: delays, cancellations, and missed connections happen. Without support, these disruptions can derail an entire trip.

That’s where having a travel management company behind you matters. AmTrav provides live, 24/7 traveler support so you never have to stand in a long line or navigate a crisis alone.

Jen M. shares her experience:

“I am consistently thrilled with the level of service via chat help. I know the issues will be quickly and painlessly solved, and given the craziness of events planning, it’s a refreshing change.”

And when things really get complicated? Tammy S. explains:

“AmTrav saved me a ton of time from an extremely long line when our flight was delayed and almost everyone missed their connection on the plane. AmTrav was super helpful and appreciated during that ordeal while I was in a foreign country and unfamiliar with their processes and procedures. Weather caused chaos with all of the airlines. THANK YOU!”

More than just booking: partnership and peace of mind

With AmTrav, you don’t just get a booking tool, you get a partner that anticipates your needs, solves problems before they snowball, and makes sure every traveler gets where they need to be.

Our values - Make business personal, Think unconventionally, Be radically honest, and Keep it fun - shape every trip we book and every traveler we help.

DIY might get you there.

AmTrav gets you there, and keeps you moving.

 

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Shannon Marvin

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