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Title -  Strategic Travel Partnerships: Turning Vendor Relations into Business Advantage Corporate travel is more than arranging flights, hotels, and ground transport. It is a function that affects budgets, employee experience, compliance, and business agility. For growing organizations, managing travel internally becomes challenging, time-consuming, and inefficient. This is where a Travel Management Company (TMC) becomes not just a vendor — but a strategic partner. A strong TMC relationship gives organizations visibility, control, and expert guidance. It transforms travel from a cost center into a value-driven function. Why Partnership Matters More Than Procurement Many companies approach travel vendors with a transactional mindset: get the lowest fare, book the quickest option, move on. But modern travel needs extend far beyond simple bookings. A strategic partnership with a TMC unlocks advantages such as: • consistent policy adherence • transparent travel spend...

Title -  Beyond Automation: Building a Connected Travel & Finance Ecosystem Automation has transformed business travel in the last few years, but organizations are now looking for something more advanced than just self-booking tools or digital expense claims. The future lies in creating a connected ecosystem where travel, finance, policy, and data flow together seamlessly. A smart travel system is no longer limited to making bookings. It aligns every part of the travel process — from planning and approvals to expense settlement and reporting. This shift is helping companies reduce leakage, improve compliance, and gain complete visibility over their travel programs. Why Automation Alone Isn’t Enough Many organizations adopt digital tools but still struggle with inefficiencies because their systems do not communicate with each other. For example, a company may use an SBT for bookings but rely on emails for approvals and spreadsheets for expense reporting. This disj...