Some road gladiators have to constantly find creative ways to stretch that budget. Not all business travellers have big companies -- with equally big budgets -- behind them.
It is (easily, imho) done by maximizing the mileage accrued, using it to your company’s advantage rather than for your personal needs. Others (even big companies) have been asking people to travel coach rather business class. There are even those who’d rather that alternative ways of transport are used – be it via bus, the longer but cheaper route, budget airlines, etc.
Business or 5-star hotels are not the norm for some. Others book mid-range hotels.
Sam Hamadeh did those plus, more. “He cashed in on frequent flier miles, asked employees to take the train or drive their own cars, and used student ID cards (three of the four had just graduated) to wrangle discount fares. It paid off. The company opened its first international office in
There is, on the other hand, a different point of view when it comes to saving on business travels. A belief that when it comes to travel, cheapers isn't necessarily better because it -- where he stayed and ate -- reflects on the company.
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