Elevate Luxury Fashion Brand's Travel Budget Management

Airfare fluctuations and unpredictable travel schedule changes are well-known as the biggest stress factors for travel managers. This is particularly evident in multi-business conglomerates, where a travel manager’s routine involves juggling requests from multiple business units across the group and safeguarding the travel budget. Manually managing travel planning and budgeting is a significant, time-consuming challenge that leads to stress and inefficiency.

Try it to believe it: Let technology free up your time

Understanding the client’s challenges, we offered a no-commitment solution: a Lightning trial to explore an alternative workflow. The Lightning online booking platform provides clients with real-time schedules and fee estimates, offering hassle-free access to budgeting data. It also features a fare forecaster widget, supporting trip planning and budgeting both before and after the tentative travel date. These features significantly transform travel budgeting from a hurdle into a breeze.

A harmonious blend of human touch and technology

The trial experience has effectively influenced perceptions of travel planning. Clients discover the convenience of a well-integrated combination of high-touch services and technological advancements—from initial flight booking searches to ticket issuance and invoice management. Furthermore, we offer thoughtful customisation of the Lightning user interface to fit specific needs, leading to better control and visibility over the entire process and significantly improving overall work efficiency.

As a result, the team has fully embraced Lightning booking, achieving an adoption rate exceeding 70% and realising significant cost savings on business travel expenses. By harnessing the Lightning platform’s advantages, travel managers can alleviate stress related to budget planning. This shift allows them to focus on enhancing travel programmes and maximising the value of business travel investments.