Supplier Negotiation Checklist

6 Strategies for Better Travel Contract Agreements

Although the T&E line item is often one of the largest controllable expenses in a company’s budget, travel sourcing is known to be a challenge. With this Supplier Negotiation Checklist, you'll find out which 6 strategies to use to secure better contract agreements with travel suppliers and improve your bottom line.

The negotiated discounts and benefits put into place with your travel suppliers – such as airlines, hotels, and car rental providers – have a significant impact on your ability to control spend, improve your bottom line, and deliver a high-quality service to your business travellers. But how do you secure the best contract agreements possible? What preparation do you need to complete before a negotiation? What benefits are negotiable with travel suppliers? How do you improve them over time? What needs to take place internally to maximize the effectiveness of your contracts?