American Express Global Business Travel has launched Travel Toolbox, a digital platform to provide consulting insights to small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs).
The platform digitises the expertise of Amex GBT’s consulting team into self-service tools that SME travel managers can use at their own pace.
The platform overlays benchmarks, best practices and context on top of client data, displaying it through interactive dashboards and guided modules.
The toolbox is designed to help SMEs:
- Define strategies, travel processes and policies that are tailored to company needs
- Identify savings opportunities by analysing comprehensive booking data.
- Assess travel programs and drive supplier management and strategies, including access to complimentary venue sourcing services
- Use reporting and data insights to measure success and provide tailored learning in areas needing improvement
Travel Toolbox is free at entry point and offers premium upgrades to enhance travel management capabilities, through additional tools including Travel Policy Builder, Sustainability Diagnostics, and Hotel Rate Benchmarking.
Dan Beauchamp, Vice President, Consulting, Amex GBT, said: “Travel Toolbox is a strategic partner for SMEs by providing tailored consulting guidance as and when travel managers need it. We’re empowering businesses to optimise their travel strategies, regardless of size or budget limitations. Our goal is to transform travel from a mere operational expense into a strategic lever for business growth and efficiency.”
Recent Amex GBT and Ipsos research found the fastest-growing SMEs are more likely to view international travel as vital to the success of their business, seek professional external advice on travel management, and travel more frequently than slower-growing firms.
