August recap: Cutting costs in corporate travel, The changing role of the Travel Manager…

August recap: Cutting costs in corporate travel, The changing role of the Travel Manager… Travel Manager 2020 Foundational Shifts in the Role of the Travel Manager Travel Management is an evolving process which shares characteristics with and is influenced by procurement and finance, but retains its own unique challenges and characteristics. Procurement generalists have a tendency to view travel as commodity purchases, which may be valid, but can result in glossing over the industry-specific nuances, like shifts in the travel value chain, and therefore may be less effective. Meanwhile, those with a finance perspective see expense control as the best way to improve company performance in general, making travel a category they want to control and manage closely. They may be more likely to focus on compliance with travel policy and in many organizations the finance department has direct input to the creation of travel policies. By incorporating and balancing both of these perspectives, a more effective and satisfactory travel program can be created… ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPID3-0/c.aspx ) Cutting the costs of Corporate Travel With Ian Race, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Account Management Even when the economy is buoyant, there are benefits in keeping a close rein on corporate travel costs. Recently I gave a presentation to the Global Business Travel Association in which I shared some of Vision’s top suggestions for cost containment. Then we asked members of the audience to chime in with some of their tried-and-true methods…. ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPID4-0/c.aspx ) @VisionTraveller – Vision Travel’s new Twitter feed will keep you up-to-date on what you need to know for your business travel The Aircraft Seat Supplier That Built a Business Designing a Better Premium ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPID5-0/c.aspx ) Travel Agents Get The Last Laugh In Las Vegas #VirtuosoWeek ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPID6-0/c.aspx ) New $82.5 million island airport pedestrian tunnel ‘a win for Torontonians’ ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPID7-0/c.aspx ) ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPBUS-0/c.aspx ) Slash Business Travel Costs with These Five Tips Business travel can be a double-edged sword for entrepreneurs — they need it to exponentially grow their business — whether to find cheaper overseas suppliers or finalize deals with potential clients; but it can also be a huge drain on finances, as the costs associated with a business trip is a sunk cost that impacts cashflow almost immediately. Often SMEs organize their travel on an ad hoc basis, only to find out at the end of their fiscal year that their travel expenses have ballooned. To manage your business travel costs, planning is key. Here are our top five industry tips to help slash your costs… ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QV6SR-0/c.aspx ) ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPBUU-0/c.aspx )Important : Have you given your consent? At Vision Travel we love to share travel news and promotions with our valued clients. Click Here ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QPBUU-0/c.aspx ) to confirm you still want to receive emails from us. Seeing Travel Your Way Vision Travel is committed to a more personalized and responsive approach to the business of travel ( http://e-vision2000.ca/1OSV-3MLJF-EO1YME-1QV6SS-0/c.aspx ) Ontario | British Columbia | Quebec | Alberta | TICO #50018498 | CPBC # 51523]]>