Firms move to transaction fees for travel agencies_2
17 August 2012
More than 30 per cent of firms have ditched annual management fees for travel agents in favour of paying separately for each transaction, according to a survey by American Express.
“It’s advantageous for clients to pay for services they actually receive and it provides transparent costing information for purchasing,” said Olivier Sauser, European vice-president of consulting services at the company.
The move is part of a drive by firms to adopt more effective travel management strategies, as both the number of employees travelling and...