We work with a lot of travel managers. And the funny thing we’ve noticed is that while they are all different, we often see many traits and tendencies which are alike. Attention to detail is one…all travel managers have good attention to detail, it’s in the blood. Beyond that, many travel managers have other similarities…
Just as we saw a dying down of travel restrictions in the United States, Europe has headed the other direction as reports of newly reported cases of the virus have caused a rash of shutdowns in countries which were close to opening up. One thing is certain: Change will continue to be a constant for…
When you interviewed your current travel management company, you likely had a great experience. They were quick to respond, answered all your questions, had all the features you were looking for, and came at an affordable price. But now that you’re a few months (or years) into your relationship, you’re not sure if you’re getting…
There are many travel management agencies out there and it can be a daunting task to sift through all the information and find the one that’s the right fit for your business. After all, you’re trying to make a decision about a long-term solution and that means a little research is in order. Teplis Travel…
Teplis Travel proudly maintains a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of the businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. The WBENC certification standard is the most relied upon certification of women-owned businesses as a supplier diversity business program. This certification…
A successful corporate travel management program can help your business optimize travel spend, improve traveler experiences, and have significant impact on your bottom line… if done correctly. At Teplis Travel, we’ve worked with many different types of clients, some have fully managed programs, others have a larger program that expands to multiple countries, and some…
Whether you’re a small, midsize or large enterprise, saving money across your travel program is easy to achieve with the right travel management partner. Smaller business owners who may not have a managed corporate travel program —managed corporate travel is a business travel program that is handled by an external travel management company, who manages…
Corporate travel policy compliance is the Holy Grail for travel managers and can prove to be elusive. But it’s essential to vendor negotiations, duty of care, accurate travel reports, and a half dozen other key considerations. We have assembled the following truths to assist you in this quest. As a corporate travel agency, here’s what…
Research has shown that, in many organizations, Travel & Expense expenditures are the second or third largest item of controllable expense. Travel management companies (TMCs) plan travel, process reservations, fulfill transactions, support online booking tools, report data, implement technology, track travelers and provide support. They also consult, negotiate, facilitate, drive compliance and enable buyers to…
Working with a corporate travel agency for your business not only helps to fully manage your travel program effectively but adds value to your employees, upholds your requirement for duty of care and delivers savings through strategic negotiations on your behalf and access to a larger global network of airline, hotel and ground transportation discounts.…