TR02 : Cost saving tips for corporate company in 2017 by annie https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8 en-us 2017-01-05 09:15:44 UTC 2017-01-25 07:47:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png 2 ways TMCs can help their corporate clients cope with current economic downturn https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149231950 1) Looking for alternative sources of accommodation such as Airbnb or transportation such as Uber (which is available in several countries)
2) Using mobile applications: Allowing travellers to do it themselves (give the business travellers control). For the organisation, they are able to save on costs relating to travel agents. 

]]> 2017-01-25 07:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149231950 2 ways TMCs can help corporate clients in 2017 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232174 1. use uber/ buses instead of personal taxis
2. ]]> 2017-01-25 07:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232174 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232225 1) US economy is overheating, causing inflation and higher interest rates and affecting the US dollar --> update information on travel budget within US
2) Thailand political tension and possible political and economic implications]]> 2017-01-25 07:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232225 2 ways TMCs can help their corporate clients cope with current economic downturn https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232326 1) Utilise AirBnb 
2) Reduce the use of taxi and turn to public transport]]> 2017-01-25 07:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232326 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232342 1. leverage on technology to reduce costs on corporate travel 
2. help client manage their finances by understanding their business

]]> 2017-01-25 07:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232342 2 ways TMCs can help their corporate clients cope with current economic downturn https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232394 1) Forming partnerships with other companies to share cost
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2. Help clients plan their itinerary so that their trip will be as short as possible. ]]> 2017-01-25 07:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232437 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232440 1) integrate corporate accounts to prevent non-compliance before it occurs
2) ]]> 2017-01-25 07:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232440 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232473 1. Ask clients to pre-plan their trips well in advance to leverage on airline discounts and early-bird discounts (hotels, airlines etc.)
2. Specify specific companies that they can go to??? (F&B, transport etc.)]]> 2017-01-25 07:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232473 tanyoverhere https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232487 Outsourcing manpower (eg. call operators)]]> 2017-01-25 07:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232487 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232574 1. Relook into the accommodation provided for the staff 
E,g For an overnight trip, suggest clients stay in a limited-service rather than full-service hotel and suggest turning a two-day trip into a one-day meeting.
2. Ask clients to pre-plan trips and book in advance to take advantage of airline discounts and rooms in preferred hotels where availability is an issue.]]> 2017-01-25 07:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232574 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232578 1. Corporate companies can start by pre-planning trips and booking in advance when there are discounts --> only if there is availability. 
Manage their travel costs better. ]]> 2017-01-25 07:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232578 Use e-documents https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232582 2017-01-25 07:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232582 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232654 1. Service apartments rather than hotels
2. Encouraging more advance bookings, getting clients to accept greater restrictions on tickets and travelling off-peak. ]]> 2017-01-25 07:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232654 2 ways TMCs can help their corporate clients cope with current economic downturn https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232793
Consolidate and communicate:
Consolidating corporate travel into targeted suppliers of travel services like airlines, hotels and rental cars is essential to get preferred rates and save travel costs]]> 2017-01-25 07:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232793 https://padlet.com/annietrm/33sc4272xcp8/wish/149232906 1) Request the  companies to plan in advance of the trip to get better rates

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