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After almost reaching a standstill during Covid-19, business travel is gradually returning to normalcy. An extensive research report by Morgan Stanley states that 34% of global companies anticipate a complete recovery of their travel levels in 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As more and more companies are gearing up to green-light business travel, they are turning towards travel management companies (TMCs) to optimize their travel process.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your organization is also looking for the right corporate travel management<\/a> company, you must consider various factors before investing. The TMC pricing structure is one of them. Evaluating pricing models before investing in a travel management company is essential to ensure you don\u2019t overspend on travel management.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the current market, numerous travel management company cost structures are available.  The variety ranges from a subscription-based model requiring regular commitment to a per-trip fee model, where you only pay when you travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to this diversity, it is hard to decide which TMC is suitable for your company using an apples-to-apples comparison of how much it charges for each booking. You must evaluate each TMC pricing structure’s pros and cons individually to pick the right option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are here to help you with that. Let\u2019s learn more about the various TMC pricing structures and how to choose among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Prevalent TMC Pricing Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most commonly prevalent TMC pricing models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Per-service Charge Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Per-service charge model, the TMC levies a fixed fee for all online bookings and separate charges for all offline transactions. Hence, aside from a basic booking fee, you have to pay extra every time you need on-call assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, the booking fee you might have to pay could be $7 if you use TMC\u2019s online platform. However, if your travelers need to reschedule their flight or change their hotel, you might have to pay an extra $20 each time they call the TMC\u2019s support team. So, even though the TMC is charging just $7 for booking, the additional support charges can drive up your travel costs in the blink of an eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A TMC deploying the Per-service charge model is suitable for your company if you have a low travel volume. This is because less number of trips can be managed online easily, and the basic online booking fee is generally nominal. Moreover, even if a few unanticipated offline requests come up, they won\u2019t carve a massive hole in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, if your company\u2019s travel volume is large, this model is unsuitable because the frequency of offline booking and additional support requirements increases. Hence, it will drive up the total trip cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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