Services | Travel Policy Advice

The establishment of a travel policy is of major importance to an organization for controlling travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses. Employees cannot be expected to follow guidelines when there are no guidelines to follow. Consequently, many employees do not take advantage of cost saving opportunities that can dramatically reduce the travel costs incurred by an organisation. When employees are aware of budgetary constraints they respond accordingly. A policy encourages compliance among travellers by setting reasonable guidelines, explaining the rationale behind them and describing penalties for non-compliance. A strong policy also provides negotiating leverage for a company to indicate to a potential supplier its ability to move volume and market share.

The solution is proper planning and management of the travel budget in combination with a solid travel policy. There is no standard policy that will satisfy every corporation. Business Travel Solutions will help you design, implement, and update a complete written travel policy detailing set procedures for your travellers to follow, ensuring maximum control and savings for your company.

We have created a simple to use Written Travel Policy development tools designed to streamline the process, as well as an easy to use templates and completed sample policies to speed the creation of your own policy. Once your policy is complete, you can count on Business Travel Solutions to help in its execution, adherence, and continued modification.

A policy is only as good as it's monitored, managed, and reported.