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C<\/strong>ost-savings and expense management<\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour TMC should be able to streamline processes and leverage data to optimise cost savings through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hotel negotiations \u2013 <\/strong>Negotiate rates, rate checker, upgrades, hotel RFP consultancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Airline content \u2013 <\/strong>lowest fare guarantee, fare checker, global fare inventory, low-cost carriers, route deal negotiation and optimisation, access to New Distribution Capability (NDC) fares<\/a> to increase inventory and the possibilities to save.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Programme efficiency \u2013<\/strong> matter code validation (which can increase process efficiencies and accuracy for billable travel by reducing cycle time, reduce administrative costs and expedite payment for billable travel), expense integration policy benchmarking and compliance management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strategic account management<\/strong> \u2013 this should include a communication plan, business plan (three-year vision), service level agreement, supplier programs, consultative, consistent data and reporting, insights and actions from the reporting, booker and end-user experience plus business reviews.
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Travel technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA global TMC should provide firms with modern, flexible technology that enhances service without replacing it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Travel technology that\u2019s been developed to enhance and personalise traveller experience and includes matter code validation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Global travel management portals where you can book, review, manage profiles, access invoices and reporting all in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Online and mobile booking for associates with built-in policy and approval automation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Technology that provides proactive business insight via comprehensive reporting tools, as well as a sustainability toolkit to drive carbon reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Time-savings and support systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Time is money for law firms. So it\u2019s essential there is process optimisation. TMCs should ensure law firms have access to robust choices and inventory to ensure the most optimal trip to align with their busy schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A customised travel programme increases a firm’s efficiencies and is understanding of the time pressures on both lawyers and Executive Assistants (EAs) who often arrange the travel schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A dedicated team to assist you personally \u2013 rather than contacting a call centre \u2013 increases efficiencies and reduces unnecessary stresses. The TMC team acts as a support system for the travel organiser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Duty of care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- TMCs can help firms protect their employees travelling on their behalf, keep them safe, be able to locate them effectively and have a strategy to proactively assist them in case of an emergency in different environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To proactively protect travellers, ask if your TMC provides a 24-hour incident management unit<\/a>. Determine whether you\u2019ll receive real-time updates related to travel disruptions; a rapid response unit; and proactive re-accommodations before your lawyers are disrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Business travel is not \u2018one size fits all\u2019. Each law firm is unique and needs solutions tailored to its travel programme, plus a dedicated and personalised service. For this, the TMC must have an in-depth knowledge of the legal sector. At Reed & Mackay, we have specially trained consultants<\/a> through our own Legal Travel Training Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curious to find out how Reed & Mackay can support your law firm’s business travel needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGet in touch<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMail\u00a0hellouae@reedmackay.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to discuss all of your\u00a0corporate travel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0event management<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Travel technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA global TMC should provide firms with modern, flexible technology that enhances service without replacing it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Travel technology that\u2019s been developed to enhance and personalise traveller experience and includes matter code validation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Global travel management portals where you can book, review, manage profiles, access invoices and reporting all in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Online and mobile booking for associates with built-in policy and approval automation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Technology that provides proactive business insight via comprehensive reporting tools, as well as a sustainability toolkit to drive carbon reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Time-savings and support systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Time is money for law firms. So it\u2019s essential there is process optimisation. TMCs should ensure law firms have access to robust choices and inventory to ensure the most optimal trip to align with their busy schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A customised travel programme increases a firm’s efficiencies and is understanding of the time pressures on both lawyers and Executive Assistants (EAs) who often arrange the travel schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A dedicated team to assist you personally \u2013 rather than contacting a call centre \u2013 increases efficiencies and reduces unnecessary stresses. The TMC team acts as a support system for the travel organiser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Duty of care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- TMCs can help firms protect their employees travelling on their behalf, keep them safe, be able to locate them effectively and have a strategy to proactively assist them in case of an emergency in different environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To proactively protect travellers, ask if your TMC provides a 24-hour incident management unit<\/a>. Determine whether you\u2019ll receive real-time updates related to travel disruptions; a rapid response unit; and proactive re-accommodations before your lawyers are disrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Business travel is not \u2018one size fits all\u2019. Each law firm is unique and needs solutions tailored to its travel programme, plus a dedicated and personalised service. For this, the TMC must have an in-depth knowledge of the legal sector. At Reed & Mackay, we have specially trained consultants<\/a> through our own Legal Travel Training Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curious to find out how Reed & Mackay can support your law firm’s business travel needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGet in touch<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMail\u00a0hellouae@reedmackay.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to discuss all of your\u00a0corporate travel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0event management<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Time-savings and support systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Time is money for law firms. So it\u2019s essential there is process optimisation. TMCs should ensure law firms have access to robust choices and inventory to ensure the most optimal trip to align with their busy schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A customised travel programme increases a firm’s efficiencies and is understanding of the time pressures on both lawyers and Executive Assistants (EAs) who often arrange the travel schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A dedicated team to assist you personally \u2013 rather than contacting a call centre \u2013 increases efficiencies and reduces unnecessary stresses. The TMC team acts as a support system for the travel organiser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Duty of care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- TMCs can help firms protect their employees travelling on their behalf, keep them safe, be able to locate them effectively and have a strategy to proactively assist them in case of an emergency in different environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To proactively protect travellers, ask if your TMC provides a 24-hour incident management unit<\/a>. Determine whether you\u2019ll receive real-time updates related to travel disruptions; a rapid response unit; and proactive re-accommodations before your lawyers are disrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Business travel is not \u2018one size fits all\u2019. Each law firm is unique and needs solutions tailored to its travel programme, plus a dedicated and personalised service. For this, the TMC must have an in-depth knowledge of the legal sector. At Reed & Mackay, we have specially trained consultants<\/a> through our own Legal Travel Training Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curious to find out how Reed & Mackay can support your law firm’s business travel needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGet in touch<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMail\u00a0hellouae@reedmackay.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to discuss all of your\u00a0corporate travel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0event management<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Duty of care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- TMCs can help firms protect their employees travelling on their behalf, keep them safe, be able to locate them effectively and have a strategy to proactively assist them in case of an emergency in different environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To proactively protect travellers, ask if your TMC provides a 24-hour incident management unit<\/a>. Determine whether you\u2019ll receive real-time updates related to travel disruptions; a rapid response unit; and proactive re-accommodations before your lawyers are disrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Business travel is not \u2018one size fits all\u2019. Each law firm is unique and needs solutions tailored to its travel programme, plus a dedicated and personalised service. For this, the TMC must have an in-depth knowledge of the legal sector. At Reed & Mackay, we have specially trained consultants<\/a> through our own Legal Travel Training Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curious to find out how Reed & Mackay can support your law firm’s business travel needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGet in touch<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMail\u00a0hellouae@reedmackay.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to discuss all of your\u00a0corporate travel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0event management<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Business travel is not \u2018one size fits all\u2019. Each law firm is unique and needs solutions tailored to its travel programme, plus a dedicated and personalised service. For this, the TMC must have an in-depth knowledge of the legal sector. At Reed & Mackay, we have specially trained consultants<\/a> through our own Legal Travel Training Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail\u00a0hellouae@reedmackay.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to discuss all of your\u00a0corporate travel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0event management<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Curious to find out how Reed & Mackay can support your law firm’s business travel needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGet in touch<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n