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ASSOCIATION OF BELGIAN RELOCATION AGENTS. Tips for Travel Savings and Safety Ria Debruyn European Sales & Marketing Manager. ASSOCIATION OF BELGIAN RELOCATION AGENTS. Would you like to save 20% of your travel budget?. ASSOCIATION OF BELGIAN RELOCATION AGENTS.
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ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Tips for Travel Savings and Safety Ria Debruyn European Sales & Marketing Manager
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Would you like to save 20% of your travel budget?
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS • 2 primary factors affect an organisation’s ability to maximise savings in travel: • Whether the travel bookers are taking advantage of opportunities to save money • Whether the travel partner has access to best in industry rates.
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Organisations focus on making the booking process as simple and efficient as possible for the travel booker. BUT: it’s the behaviour of the staff who book travel that has the greatest impact on finding the best/cheapest option.
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Analysis of the booking behaviour, insight in how good people are at booking travel and a thorough MI are crucial in realizing savings.
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Our Top 10 Tips for Travel Savings
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS • Initiate a travel policy • Communicate your travel policy • Find the best fares for each trip • Understand what you get for your money • Book earlier
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Measure your travel expense Educate your travellers Avoid peak travel periods Know when to use what booking method Work with experts in your sector.
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS THE PERFECT BOOKER • Understands how airlines price fares and the differences between fare classes • Understands the different type of fares and when to use them • Is able to calculate the total trip cost • Encourages traveller to book early and beflexible on dates and airlinesMakes sure travel policies are respected • Uses TMC specialist for complicated trips
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS THE PERFECT PROCESS = A SIMPLE PROCESS
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Our Top 10 Tips for Traveller Safety
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Share itineraries Have a plan Don’t rely solely on technology Check-in regularly Learn a little of the local culture and language
ASSOCIATION OFBELGIANRELOCATION AGENTS Make a note of useful numbers Don’t keep all of your valuables in one place Pre-arrange airport transfers Familiarise yourself with your destination Be discreet