The Hidden Costs of Booking Travel Outside Your Managed Program

by Sarah Brandenburg
on June 24, 2025 1:26 PM

Every travel manager has heard it: “I found it cheaper on Expedia.” “This hotel was less on Booking.com.” “The airfare was lower directly on the airline site.” At first glance, these claims may seem ...

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