Don’t overlook hotels when pursuing SME travel supplier partnerships. Hotel corporate rates could prove beneficial to your travel budget.

Don’t overlook hotels when pursuing SME travel supplier partnerships. Hotel corporate rates could prove beneficial to your travel budget.
It’s no secret that hotel rates have been a pain point for Travel Managers throughout 2023. Unfortunately, all signs point to this continuing through the next year, with 2024 hotel rates projected to rise even further. On the positive side, this is not a shock. In fact, this is something that Travel Managers have beenRead more
The right hotel sourcing strategy helps you manage price increases and adapt to changes in booking behavior. You likely have a portfolio of hotels with whom you enjoy preferred rates and to whom you point your Travelers. That said, if you haven’t updated your hotel sourcing strategy in the past 2 years, you’re likely missingRead more
Participating in a hotel program gets your hotel or chain in front of more businesses and more potential guests. Hotels in popular business travel destinations are constantly fighting with each other for market share. There are moments when nearly all hotels in a city are full, like during a big conference, but individual properties needRead more
Hotel room rates are not always intuitive. Though demand does affect hotel pricing, don’t expect a dramatic decrease in rates during the coronavirus pandemic. Worldwide, hotels are shifting to what is the “new normal” of living and traveling during a pandemic. Travel Management Companies (like JTB Business Travel) work with Travel Managers to ensure thatRead more
How to Save on Hotel Booking Savings is the name of the game in business travel. As a travel manager or arranger, you’re always looking to negotiate the best contracts, find the best deals and secure the best hotels at the lowest possible prices. Are you doing everything you can to ensure that you’re maximizingRead more