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Welcome to business travel that’s all heart, no hassle. 

Time for a travel partner that actually makes an impact? Ready for real support, not hold music? Or tech that doesn't stress, just simplifies your workload? And value so good it speaks for itself? 

At Corporate Traveller, you’ve come to the right place.   

A different kind of corporate travel management. Corporate Traveller. 

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Get access to our all-in-one corporate travel booking platform that saves time and money on your travel booking, invoicing and on-the-go changes. 

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Receive your own dedicated travel consultant who will manage all your travel requirements and make your life easy, even when the unexpected happens.

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Associated with Flight Centre, take advantage of our global network of travel options, deals and offers to make the most of your business trips.

Cut costs and save time with Corporate Traveller 

Corporate Traveller is an all-inclusive Business Travel booking and managing service. By choosing Corporate Traveller as your Travel Management Company you can save on: 

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• Time spent sorting out last minute travel changes

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Their professionalism and dedication in getting us from A to B has not only ensured that our people get home in time to see their families but it's also helped those of us in the office focus on our core tasks rather than managing travel bookings. The time we've saved has been invaluable.

Being able to easily book flights, accommodation and car services all in one system is saving us so much time and having it all in one itinerary keeps paperwork to a minimum. I have used quite a few travel agencies and booking systems in the past but nothing compares to Corporate Traveller.

Our team at Piper Alderman likes to self-book and self-manage their business travel and Corporate Traveller gave us the tools and resources to do this seamlessly. The Corporate Traveller online booking tool and reporting system has proven to be a great asset for speeding up the process and ensuring we always have the right information on hand.

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Meet Melon – our digital platform that makes travel management a breeze.

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One travel management platform. For everything.

Melon gives you everything you need on one easy-to-use digital platform. That means one sign in, one dashboard, and one place to book your entire trip.

View reports, manage spend, update policy. Easy.

Melon also plays well with others, providing key integrations with leading HR platforms.

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Picture a world where every flight, hotel, and car rental aligns perfectly with your business travel preferences. That's Melon.

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• Bookings take less than 5 minutes. For everything.
• Arrange it all at your desk or on-the-go with Melon mobile.

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Melon's intuitive policy controls let you customise your travel policy to suit your business needs.

• Keep travel policy in check without compromising traveller preferences
• Our ‘Recommended Spend’ algorithm helps ensure your travellers stay within budget
• Automated approval flows get rid of the back-and-forth, saving everyone time.

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When duty of care meets innovative tech, your people are in the best possible hands.

• A mobile app that keeps travellers and bookers instantly updated.
• 24/7 real-life human support that is just a tap away.
• For serious incidents, run immediate reports on traveller’s whereabouts.

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Data that’s crystal clear

Melon takes your corporate travel data and makes it decipherable, providing the visibility your business needs.

• Access it all - travel and finance data, traveller tracking insights, sustainability goals, risk management, and more.
• An easy-to-use reporting portal provides easy-to-read visual reports.
• Real-time snapshots empower you to make informed decisions, saving you time and money.

Why you'll love our travel management platform:

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• Need guidance? Chat to a travel expert with a mere tap.
• Stay clued-in on the A to Z of business travel.

Manage all your business trips through the platform that's always in the know.

FAQs about Melon

Corporate Traveller offers Melon,  a travel management platform. In just a few clicks you can search and book flights, hotels, cars, and more, and choose from a wide variety of rates & fares.

With Melon you can easily set up an automated approvals workflow. Approvers and travellers will receive real-time notifications to keep in sync. Once the approver hits ‘OK’, Melon takes care of the rest

Melon serves as a centralised hub for all things travel – from booking and approvals to travel policy and duty of care. Melon offers more efficiency and cost reductions. With access to travel choices in line with company policies, the platform delivers transparency into travel expenses while prioritising traveller wellbeing.

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Travel risk management has never been more important. Find out how you can manage risk, deliver duty of care and make your business travelers feel secure.

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Welcome to ctm. we do global business travel, differently., corporate travel management (ctm) is a global leader in business travel management services. we drive savings, efficiency, safety and sustainability to companies and their travelers in every corner of the world..

When you partner with CTM, you’ll enjoy the experience of global travel done differently – a uniquely designed global travel management program, built with you and for you, consistently and expertly delivered in every region you operate in. We design travel programs that drive strategic results for every part of your business and every member of your team, in every region you operate in.

That’s the CTM difference.

If you are looking for a tailored travel management solution, delivering customer service excellence , innovative travel technology and a demonstrable return on investment, you’re in the right place.

Time to discuss your global travel needs?

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Global travel, powered by one travel team.

No matter how large, diverse, and complex your business or travel needs, we’re committed to designing simple, safe and sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results.

At CTM, we take a highly consultative and curated approach to designing your global travel program, ensuring a solution that meets your business’s unique goals, challenges and opportunities.

We work with your team to source and select the right solutions for your business and people in every market you operate in and package them up into one program, accessed through an intergated technology ecosystem, and supported by one global travel team , to give your unique global travel program a place to call “home”.

One Program

Every aspect of your business travel, strategic meetings and corporate events needs consolidated into one strategic program to maximize savings, efficiencies and duty of care.

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A uniquely curated suite of global travel tools, configured to your global and regional business needs, and seamlessly integrated in a single global travel portal.

A carefully crafted team of global travel experts, identified for their expertise and experience in delivering strategic results and first-class experiences wherever you need them.

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Transformative business travel technology.

Global scale, local expertise, agile tech

The scale to achieve maximum savings, the spread to provide consistent local market expertise, and the agility to solve tomorrow’s travel challenges today.

Built for simplicity, consistency, flexibility

We take a highly consultative, curated approach to designing unique, simple and effective global travel solutions which deliver strategic results today and into the future.

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CTM has established itself as a well-respected travel management provider within the global travel sector, one which actively contributes to the continued growth, diversification and digital transformation of the travel industry.

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CTM has been an innovative industry leader in the corporate travel market for many years, both technologically and strategically. This is a market segment that is undergoing serious upheaval and CTM has shown its ability to navigate some turbulent times and come out as a leader in its field.

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Sabre values its long and mutually beneficial relationship with Corporate Travel Management. As their global technological partner, we have developed trusted relationships with the CTM team and respect their track record of performance and technological innovation.

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Take your corporate meetings and events to a new level of performance with CTM’s specialist  event management team, ETM. Our expert event organizers ensure strategically designed meetings and events which deliver exceptional attendee experiences, more strategic outcomes for your business, and a better return on your travel budget.

Benefit from our extensive supplier relationships to leverage corporate deals on accommodation, travel and entertainment, saving you time and money. Moreover, consolidate your corporate and event travel spend through CTM for stronger supplier negotiations, maximizing your overall budget’s potential. Whether it’s corporate events, strategic meetings, conferences, group travel, team-building activities, or sales incentives, we tailor your event management solution to exceed expectations and drive business success.

Partner with us for a connected event experience that drives results for your business, people, and budget.

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Welcome to the place where clients are truly partners. As an extension of your team, FCM Travel is the travel management company that brings agility to your corporate travel program, driving value and creating simplicity.

With a unique approach to building technology, and talented teams that go above and beyond, together we can do more than tick boxes and book tickets.

Whether you're a first-time visitor, long-time customer, supplier or partner, our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is here to provide clarity and assist you on your journey. 

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Craving a smoother way to book and manage business trips, with quick access to support, 24/7? Yearning to easily search and pull reports for travel insights, and view safety & risk alerts in one place?  

Our customers felt the same way. That’s why we built the FCM Platform, a business travel platform that’s designed to transform travel programs.  

With the FCM Platform, you get: 

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“Not only did FCM provide comprehensive, customised materials and sessions, they consistently took the time to listen and understand our culture, and then flexed to align with our needs”.

That's what the travel manager of a well-known Fortune 100 insurance company said about implementing FCM Travel, after 10 years with their incumbent TMC. Discover how agility and partnership-focused goals were a perfect match for this global business travel program.

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If you’re a supplier with a chargeback enquiry, reach out to our Accounts Payable team via  [email protected] .

Did you know FCM Platform lets you manage most of your travel program independently? However, we also prioritise exceptional service. When you need help, you can find the contact details for your local FCM Travel Team in the "Help and Support" section of our online platform.

FCM offers users the flexibility to modify most bookings online. Simply log in to our platform via desktop or your mobile browser and navigate to your trip’s itinerary to manage your changes. For direct bookings or intricate changes, contact your dedicated travel team for personalised help.

A corporate travel management platform is a dynamic software solution designed for efficient business travel oversight. It streamlines tasks like travel booking and expense management within a company's corporate travel program, ensuring compliance with policies. FCM’s all-in-one corporate travel management platform does all this by leveraging advanced technology, flexible integrations, and a smooth, AI-powered user experience to enhance your travel experience.

Using a corporate travel management company (like FCM) brings control to your corporate travel program by maximising cost savings, keeping your travellers safe, access to exclusive supplier deals, expert support, and in-depth reporting capabilities. FCM helps large-scale companies with complex needs and many travellers find unique solutions that work effectively. 

Simple, seamless, flexible – FCM leverages the best, proven technology and solutions out there combined with the best travel consultants in the industry and  award-winning service , to help you manage and optimise your business travel program with ease. FCM is the expert at providing corporate travel solutions to enterprises across various industries, including  mining ,  marine ,  academic , government and  construction and engineering . 

An online booking tool (like FCM’s) pinpoints the best available rates and tracks expiring flights credits for instant cost savings. Features like FCM Reporting's analytics also provide insights to enhance your travel program and minimises future expenses.

FCM Travel is the corporate travel business of travel giant Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). With operations in over 95 countries - including Australia - FCM’s  global network  has the experience and connections you seek in your trusted travel partner.

We provide round-the-clock personal support from our people, anywhere in the world.  If you’re in need of  24/7 Emergency Assistance , you can get in touch via:    International:  +61 7 3083 6087   Within AU:   1300 557 854    Email:  [email protected]

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Christopherson offers dynamic technology and exceptional customer service to connect your business to where it needs to go.

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• Chase, American Express, Capital One and other major issuers allow you to redeem rewards for travel through their rewards portals.
• The best credit card travel portals can help you get stronger value from your rewards — and earn boosted rewards on bookings.
• But your card’s portal may not offer the best travel prices. Read the fine print and compare costs against other sites to make sure you get the best deal.

If you’re an avid traveler and travel rewards card enthusiast, there’s no doubt you’ve spent time crafting the best strategy to maximize your points and miles .

You’ve probably already figured out that credit card rewards are often more valuable when you redeem them for travel-related expenses. Plus, many of the best travel rewards cards offer boosted rewards for redemptions through issuers’ travel portals. Although booking travel through these portals may seem intimidating, doing so can offer a host of added benefits.

Within your card issuer portal, you’ll see information and resources to help you use your card rewards, benefits and perks in the best way possible. Here, you can explore all the ways you can redeem your rewards . These options usually include shopping, gift cards, statement credits and more. You may also gain access to exclusive experiences, event tickets or other premium services and products offered through your card issuer.

You should also see a place to book travel, which is where the real redemption value lies. Often, you’ll see options for airline tickets, hotels, cruise lines and rental cars, and you can book your travel with rewards, cash or a combination of both. If you want to book travel accommodations through the issuer’s portal, you’ll have to be signed in to your account. Then, you can transfer your credit card rewards to travel partners or book travel accommodations directly in the portal.

Here’s what else to know about scoring flexible pricing and availability by booking travel through your card issuer portal.

Why you should book travel through your issuer portal

Before booking a trip, it’s always a good idea to cross-check pricing and availability with your card issuer’s portal. You might find better accommodations along with discounted prices. Booking through your card issuer’s travel portal is also one of the keys to travel hacking , which involves earning and redeeming credit card rewards for travel.

Here are a few reasons booking through your issuer might be a good idea.

You want to get more value from your rewards

Issuers like Chase and American Express offer boosted rewards for booking travel through their travel portals. For instance, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card offer 25 percent, 50 percent and 25 percent (respectively) more points on travel redemptions through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal .

Eligible American Express cards operate similarly when you book travel through American Express Travel . The Business Platinum Card® from American Express provides 35 percent of your points back when using Amex points to book qualifying airfare through American Express Travel (maximum of up to 1,000,000 points back per calendar year).

You want to earn more rewards on travel bookings

At times, you can also earn boosted rewards when you book travel accommodations directly through issuer travel portals. For instance, with the Chase Sapphire Preferred, you can earn 5X points when you book travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards versus 2X points for all other travel spending. And for a higher $550 annual fee, the Chase Sapphire Reserve offers 5X points on air travel through the Ultimate Rewards portal and 10X points on hotel stays and car rentals booked through the Ultimate Rewards portal. If you don’t book through the portal, you’ll only earn 3X points on travel purchases.

A number of American Express cards also allow you to earn more points on travel booked through the Amex Travel portal. For instance, the Amex Business Platinum offers 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels booked through AmexTravel.com. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers a similar rewards structure with 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through AmexTravel.com (on up to $500,000 per calendar year) and 5X points on prepaid hotels booked through AmexTravel.com.

You want to pool credit cards rewards for better redemption value

If you are familiar with card-combining strategies , then you might know how the Amex trifecta , Chase trifecta or even the Citi trifecta work. A card combination strategy typically involves pairing a more premium travel credit card with one or more everyday spending credit cards to optimize both earning and redeeming rewards.

With a higher-end travel credit card, you may not earn as many rewards in categories where you spend the most money — say, groceries or gas. But these cards typically offer great redemption options for travel-related purchases. If you have an everyday spending card from the same issuer, you can use it to earn more rewards on more common purchases (like groceries or gas) and pool your rewards earnings together into one account.

Issuers like Chase, Capital One and Citi all allow you to pool the rewards you earn across your various cards to redeem them all on one trip. That way, you can get more from your rewards than you would with individual bookings.

You want to compare pricing for your travel accommodations

Not only can you use your issuer’s travel portal to redeem rewards for travel , but you can use it to compare prices across many options. The portals offer customizable search across hotel, airline and rental car brands — similar to how booking sites like Expedia or Travelocity work. Issuer portals can sometimes help you compare prices among several different options. Even better, you might find a special price on the issuer portal that isn’t available on other sites.

For example, Amex Travel offers special Insider Fares . These fares are available at a reduced price to Amex cardholders who pay with points for an entire fare through American Express Travel.

Which credit cards allow you to book through the card issuer’s portal?

Most major card issuers — like Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One and Bank of America — offer select credit cards that allow you to redeem rewards for travel through their rewards portals. As long as you use an eligible card that earns the issuer’s rewards currency, you’re good to go.

Also, make sure you understand which cards allow you to earn rewards that can be redeemed in the portal. You’ll need to read the fine print for your particular credit card, as rewards structures can vary — even across cards from the same issuer.

For example, Amex rewards cards can earn points or cash back, but not all rewards can be redeemed for travel. For instance, The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card * comes with a $95 annual fee and rewards in the form of Amex Membership Rewards points, which can be redeemed for travel through AmexTravel.com. The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express , however, also comes with a $95 annual fee, but it offers rewards in the form of cash back instead of points, which can’t be redeemed for travel.

Chase, however, offers cash back cards that allow you to earn rewards on travel and redeem rewards through the issuer’s travel portal. For example, the no-annual-fee Chase Freedom Flex℠ * allows cardholders to earn 5 percent cash back on travel purchases made through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal. You can then redeem cash back for travel through Ultimate Rewards, among other options. This is because Chase’s cash back rewards are technically in the form of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, which provide more redemption options and access to the portal.

Why you might not want to book through your card issuer’s portal

Using your card issuer’s portal to book travel can come with many benefits, especially if you’re trying to save money. Premium travel cards , for example, often offer strong incentives to redeem rewards through travel portals.

However, your issuer’s travel portal doesn’t always provide the best travel prices. Even if you’ve got enough rewards and cash to book travel with your card issuer portal, you still may not get the best deal for your travel plans. In the portal, there could be both inflated pricing and limited availability for the travel accommodations you’re looking to book.

If you end up booking travel through your card’s portal, changes to your booking — including flight cancellations — may require you to return to the portal for a refund and rebooking, rather than reschedule directly with the airline.

It’s also worth noting that, if you have elite status through a hotel rewards program, you may not want to book through your issuer portal. For example, hotel programs like Marriott Bonvoy or World of Hyatt might not offer the room upgrades, late checkout or complimentary meals you’re accustomed to if you book through a third-party site.

We recommend always reading the terms and conditions of any issuer travel portal booking closely, as well as comparing prices against other sites. If you end up spending more than you would elsewhere or sacrificing luxury perks, you might be better off bypassing your card’s platform.

The bottom line

There are plenty of benefits to booking your travel accommodations through your card issuer’s portal. It can be a great tool to have when you’re ready to book your next big trip. But the best way to use your issuer’s portal is to make it a part of your overall strategy to get discounts, upgrades and exclusive travel deals.

*All information about The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card and Chase Freedom Flex℠ has been collected independently by Bankrate and has not been reviewed or approved by the issuer.

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