Travel spend analytics

Analysis of travel spend: cost structure, suppliers, savings and optimisation points. It breaks down where travel money is going — by supplier, destination, traveller or booking channel — to identify patterns and opportunities to reduce cost. Travel managers use these insights to inform policy changes, supplier negotiations and programme design.

Spend analytics answers questions such as: how much does the company spend on travel in total and by category; which routes, cities and hotels are used most often; how much is spent with each supplier; what share of bookings is made in advance; and where negotiated rates are being used. Comparing these figures over time and against benchmarks shows whether the travel programme is improving and where the biggest opportunities lie. Hotel and ground transport spend deserve as much attention as air.

Good analytics depend on complete and consistent data. When bookings are made through many channels and expenses are recorded in different systems, the results are fragmented and unreliable. A single booking platform with structured data makes analysis much easier. The insights then feed into concrete actions: renegotiating contracts with key suppliers, adjusting policy limits, encouraging advance booking or shifting travel to more cost-effective options.

Tumodo's analytics are built into the platform. Companies can track spend in real time by trip, team, cost centre, route, department and service type, create custom reports in a few clicks and export them in the required format. The platform also shows price trends and savings opportunities, and the Reports section includes analytics on the company's carbon footprint. These insights help companies adjust their travel policy and make smarter decisions.