Writing a Corporate Travel Policy For Efficient Businesses

14 November 2021Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Corporate Travel Management, RFPBusiness Travel, Corporate Travel, Corporate Travel Management, Corporate Travel Policy6 Comments

One document that is very important for smooth business travel, and the safety and comfort of employees, is the Corporate Travel Policy document. It is the central document that dictates how different parts of the company adhere to the policies and guidelines of the company when it comes to travel for and on behalf of the company. It can make all the difference between a successful business trip, and a frustrated traveller who just wants to get home. Let us look into how we can write an effective Corporate Travel Policy, in detail.

Covid-19 And Air Travel

7 May 2020Mano Chandra DhasCOVID-19, Air Transportation, Air Travel, Social DistancingAir Transportation, Business Travel, Coronavirus, Corporate Travel, Covid-19, Lockdown, Social Distancing10 Comments

The Airline industry has been one of the worst hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. It will be several years before airlines around the world recover from the damage. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), estimates lost revenue for 2020 will be 314 Billion US dollars. IATA also estimates that 4.5 Million flights will be cancelled by June 30, 2020. Never before has the Industry been hit so badly by a pandemic virus.

VAT Recovery Automation of Processes – Why Not?

9 January 2017Mano Chandra DhasVAT Refund, Artificial Intelligence AI, Corporate Travel Management, TechnologyBusiness Travel, Corporate Travel, Multinational Companies, Paperless Office, Refund, Value Added Tax, VAT, VAT Refund4 Comments

Given the advancement of Information Technology, VAT Recovery automation should have happened in many countries. However, it has not yet happened. Why?

We explore the question in some detail, in this article.

Travel Insurance for Business Travel – Free?

1 September 2016Mano Chandra DhasTravel Insurance, Air Transportation, Air Travel, Corporate Travel Management, Lost BaggageBusiness Travel, Corporate Travel, Credit Card, Leisure Travel, Protection, Purchasing Card, TMC, Travel, Travel Agent, Travel Insurance4 Comments

Many people may consider Travel Insurance to be an instrument sold by peddlers of doom. That indeed is a matter of personal opinion. Personally, I think Travel Insurance is a necessary part of every trip. It provides the traveller with a certain amount of comfort, and more – especially when things go wrong.

Travel Contact Centre – Technology

25 May 2016Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Contact Centres, Corporate Travel Management, TechnologyBlog, BPO, Business Travel, Call Center, Contact Centre, Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Outsourcing, Technology, TMC, Travel, Travel Agent6 Comments

The Contact Centre for corporate travel is the engine around which the whole business revolves. If you don’t have a smoothly operating Contact Centre, you do not have a product. The Unit can be quite a beast when it comes to Technology. The secret of success in a Contact Centre lies in the manager’s skill and ability to harness the entire offering of the various technologies employed and make them work together, to deliver a best-in-class product.

Corporate Travel Contact Centre – Location Choice

6 March 2016Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Contact Centres, Corporate Travel ManagementBPO, Business Travel, Call Centre, Contact Centre, Corporate Travel, Outsourcing4 Comments

The Contact Centre is the heart of the Corporate Travel service to clients. It is the engine; everything else will revolve around it. Without it, there can be no service. Where then, would be the ideal location for your all-important Corporate Travel Contact Centre? Many a diehard traditionalist would tell you that it should be located where the head office is. In other words, the Managing Director or CEO, would like it where he is located. Such a notion, I presume, would come from a desire to show off one’s empire to every visitor. Some others would argue for it to be located in their own building, wherever that may be. Their main argument would be that with such an arrangement, they will have no rental costs. My own views on the subject are very different.

VAT Refund on Business Travel – VAT Recovery upto 20% on Business Travel Expenses

22 February 2016Mano Chandra DhasVAT Refund, Air Travel, Corporate Travel ManagementBusiness Travel, Corporate Travel, Value Added Tax, VAT, VAT Reclaim, VAT Refund13 Comments

It may surprise some business executives to know that when they travel internationally for business to VAT-refunding countries, they’ve been paying Value Added Tax (VAT). This VAT expense can be refunded, amounting to significant savings. We’re here to enable you to unlock significant savings via VAT Refunds on Business Travel, accommodation, and more. VAT refunds are an important part of optimising business expenses. Let’s start with an overview of VAT.

Request For Proposal RFP – A Useful Checklist

16 February 2016Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Contact Centres, Corporate Travel Management, RFP, Travel InsuranceBusiness Travel, Corporate Travel, Multinational Companies, Request for Proposal, RFP, TMC14 Comments

A Request for Proposal RFP, is an integral part of a Multinational Company’s (MNC) process of choosing their Travel Management Company (TMC). Most MNCs will handle their choice through such a process. It may, however, be noted, from a Travel agent’s point of view, if you are not part of a major international TMC Network, you may never get to see the RFP of such an organisation. They are usually only sent out to the top three in the Business.

Corporate Travel Agent – Choosing The Best

5 February 2016Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Corporate Travel Management, TechnologyBusiness Travel, Corporate Travel, Travel Agent24 Comments

Whatever the size of your Travel Account, you as a corporate, have every right to an efficient corporate travel agent. Travel agencies as we well know, come in all shapes and sizes. There are good ones, and bad ones. Really, it is up to you, how you evaluate your travel agent; but if you are looking at the best service for acceptable costs, you’d have to put your travel agent under the microscope.

Welcome to My Travel Blog

5 February 2016Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Airlines, Artificial Intelligence AI, Car Rental, Colombia, Contact Centres, Corporate Leisure, Corporate Travel Management, Hardware, Italy, Leisure Travel, RFP, Self-drive, Technology, Transportation, Travel Insurance, VAT RefundBlog, Business Travel, Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Travel, Travel Agent6 Comments

When I looked at what sort of Travel Blogs are out there on the Net, I came across hundreds. They are mostly Leisure Travel Blogs sharing information on destinations, or how to construct your trip. There are lots of tips. Many dos and don’ts. I have also seen some Business Travel Blogs that cater mainly to the corporations; not too many of those, however.