‘Why should I use Hotelrooms4u when I can just book everything myself?’ is something that we have heard a lot in the past. I love it when someone asks us this as there are so many answers depending on the company or situation of the person. As well as the obvious answer that we save you money by giving you access to our negotiated rates with our suppliers across the globe there are many other Read more…
When hunting for a replacement corporate travel agency (or getting started with one for the first time), there are a lot of questions you might be asking: Do I really need a corporate travel company? How do I find the company that will meet all of our needs while reigning in travel costs? Is it worth separating the different elements of travel to companies who specialise is different areas? How will I know when I’ve Read more…
With rising costs pretty much everywhere at the moment from energy prices, oil prices etc. and a surge in hotel bookings leading to an increase in rates, it is more important than ever to take control of your hotel expenses. Let’s say your firm has had many client meetings, jobs out of the area requiring men on site 5 days a week, trade shows, and networking events recently. The ROI looks good, and your leads Read more…
A travel manager’s job wasn’t easy even before the appearance of the pandemic, but it was comprehensible and usually predictable. Of course, emergencies happened, but 2020 outdid them all, turning into a global emergency. At first it was hard to plan not only a month in advance, but even for a couple of weeks. In such conditions, organizing events and business trips turned into lotteries: whether or not the border would be open, whether or Read more…
A recent survey of corporate clients showed that most responders plan to travel between now and March 2022. Nearly 50 per cent plan to travel in 2021 and nearly 30 per cent between January and March 2022. Over 95 per cent of these clients agree with the statement that ‘business travel is important to meet company objectives’ and that attracting and onboarding new business had been the area most impacted by travel restrictions. So, the Read more…
Your productivity – everyone knows that, if you look hard enough, you can find a cheaper deal somewhere. But consider how much time it takes, and the cost of that time. We take inventory from thousands of websites as well as traditional travel distribution systems, so you’ll be wasting your – and the company’s – time searching. 2. You can’t save what you can’t see – If you do your own thing, your company can’t Read more…
If you find a hotel cheaper somewhere other than through ourselves, tell us about it! We will drop the price and give you difference back towards your next booking. Offer available: from 1 October to 30 December 2021.Date of stay: from 2 October 2021 to 30 March 2022. All rates are included in the offer. How the offer works. 1. Find the hotel you wish to book through ourselves. 2. Find the same hotel through another agent, Read more…
For businesses looking to minimise spend whilst maximising traveller satisfaction, getting the best value is especially important. Do any of us really have the time to shop around on all possible hotel booking channels, making sure that we’re getting the best deal? With such a confusing array of channels to choose from (Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, hotel websites, hotel membership programmes), for most travellers and travel bookers the answer is likely ‘no’. Luckily, that’s what we Read more…
Travel is the second largest controllable expense for most companies. Smaller companies are no exception to the rule and, particularly in the present economic climate, it is imperative for them to keep an eye on corporate travel spend and maximise their travel budgets. It is generally believed that, due to the lesser scale of travel, small and mid-sized companies can find the best fares on the internet, using low-cost airlines and last-minute deals. While this Read more…
The very first thing to think of is ‘What is this meeting for and what do we want to achieve?’Is it: A brainstorming session, simple meeting, training, inspirational staff meeting, fun day out, an awards event, a serious meeting to discuss strategy or anything else you can think of. Once you know what you are looking to do in the meeting, that’s when you can decide what you need and you can then source the perfect Read more…
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