By Mark Eaglesham – Senior Client Success Manager
When it comes to corporate travel, every decision matters. Whether you’re sending one team member across Europe for a client meeting or transporting a television production team to a transatlantic location, even the smallest choices can have a big impact on costs, productivity and a company’s sustainability goals. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be a guessing game anymore.
At Beyond Business Travel, we’ve seen firsthand how data analytics is transforming corporate travel from reactive to strategic. Decisions that once relied on gut instinct or legacy habits are now guided by clear, actionable insights. Businesses can make smarter, more efficient decisions that benefit their staff, budgets and the planet.
How data can help drive cost management with clear insights
One issue we hear time and again from clients is the difficulties they face in managing travel budgets and knowing exactly where their spend is going. We pride ourselves on supplying scalable technology and software solutions that provide our clients with extensive reporting. Whether it’s identifying late bookings, tracking out-of-policy spend, or surfacing the best deals through global buying power, data gives us clarity. It helps our clients answer questions like:
· Where is our travel budget really going?
· How can we reduce costs without compromising experience?
And the answers aren’t buried in spreadsheets—they’re visual, digestible, and ready to act on.
We also have access to global buying power through consortium membership and international alliances, ensuring that you get the best deals on your travel arrangements. The ability to see where spend is not being fully optimised allows companies to make strategic adjustments that will deliver real value in the long run without compromising on flexibility for the traveller.
Boost productivity across the company
The old adage, time is money, certainly rings true where corporate travel is concerned. Our technology enables travel managers to streamline booking processes, manage itineraries and ensure compliance with policies all in the one place, making it seamless. When disruptions happen, we’re already working on solutions before the traveller even notices. That’s the power of combining human expertise with smart technology.
For travel managers, technology and automated reporting means less time buried in spreadsheets and more time focused on strategic initiatives. For travellers this leads to smoother journeys with less stress and more energy to focus on work.
Prioritise sustainability in every journey
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a key business priority. Beyond Business Travel promotes a strong sustainability ethos which is embedded across all our services. Our data reporting allows clients to measure the environmental impact of travel including carbon emissions, and to identify more greener travel options.
This level of visibility helps companies to influence travel policies that actively reduce their carbon footprint and to make smarter decisions based on environmental consciousness. Furthermore, because the data is so easy to interpret, everyone in the organisation – from travel managers to senior leaders – can digest it and see the bigger picture.
It’s about making every journey count – for the business, the traveller, and the planet.
What makes data analytics so powerful?
Data doesn’t just tell you what’s happening, it shows you why it’s happening, and our people powered service with tech-led delivery can help businesses to fix any issues or challenges. We offer personalisation at scale that will help build a software package that can reduce last-minute bookings, secure the best prices, promote compliance with sustainability obligations and balance cost savings with employee wellbeing.
Corporate travel will always involve moving parts but at Beyond Business Travel, we’re more than just a travel management company. We’re a transformational partner that can help you leverage data to your company’s advantage. By harnessing analytics to help with cost management, sustainability and overall productivity, travel can be more efficient, responsible and beneficial.
