Some common themes have been running through requests for tenders in recent years. In addition to the requirement to prove your capability to deliver the best goods or services to meet their needs and provide the best value for money, companies are interested in knowing much more about your organisation. Many are particularly interested in … Read More
Moving from start-up to established company? 5 tips for managing your business travel spend as your company grows.
Does this sound like your business? You’re growing, you’ve expanded your team, your client base has increased and there are more opportunities on the horizon. It’s exciting times. At the same time your costs have grown – and that includes spending money on travel. When the business was small it was easy to know who … Read More
What do Goldilocks and being more productive have in common?
The brain is an amazing machine, possibly the most complex machine there is. It’s made up of several parts that control what we think, how we feel, where we move, what we see, hear and taste to name a few. At a high level we have a conscious and a non-conscious mind. The unconscious part … Read More
Corporate Travel Manager needs have come a long way from the days of “tea and sympathy”. As a TMC Account Manager have you evolved to meet those needs?
The role of the travel manager* has changed. It’s a common theme at many corporate travel conferences, forums and discussions with TMC# and corporate clients. How has the corporate travel manager’s role changed? What does it mean for them, and for you as a TMC account manager? For a long time managing a travel program … Read More
Merry Christmas and thank you for a fabulous year
It’s only 5 more sleeps to Christmas and like many businesses I’m busily wrapping up projects in time to down tools for a couple of weeks and enjoy the Christmas/Summer break. 2017 has been a good year for my business thanks to my fabulous clients and some exciting projects I’ve had the opportunity to work … Read More
5 steps to establishing inspiring goals
Looking at my calendar I can’t quite believe there are only five weeks remaining until we’re welcoming in another new year. As we zoom towards the end of 2017, I’m reflecting on the goals I set for the year (business and personal) and what I’ve achieved. Many have a lovely big tick of achievement, others … Read More
Is the future of work all about being more human?
There is a lot of discussion around the future of work, and with the growth of technology, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and robotics, what jobs for us humans will look like in the future. According to the World Economic Forum, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, socio-economic and demographic factors are all combining to … Read More
Are these two areas missing from your travel risk management program?
I recently wrote about travel risk management programs, with a focus on duty of care around traveller health, safety and security for business travellers. When it comes to global mobility, there are another two important areas to consider in an holistic travel risk management program – risk and compliance around tax and immigration. Whilst many … Read More
Do you have your duty of care in mind when it comes to the health, safety and security of your travellers?
Five areas of focus when developing a travel risk management program No matter the size of your company or the industry you work in, as an employer you have a legal and moral obligation (a duty of care) for the health, safety and security of every one of your employees. As workforces are increasingly more … Read More
What Asia Pacific travellers want – some interesting statistics for travel retailers
I attended Amadeus’ Discover Amadeus event at their Haymarket offices yesterday. An interesting morning with sessions and product demonstrations geared towards retail travel agencies, with a focus on: personalisation, the new era of retailing, and the connected traveller. In the opening session, Amadeus shared some Aussie statistics from their recent study into “what Asia Pacific … Read More