Travel management tools

Lodged or virtual cards: payment solutions are inserted directly into the heart of the business travel booking process, making it easier to integrate these expenses into company management tools.

Abdelaziz Bougja is a project manager at Veolia and Chairman of the Marco Polo think tank.

Companies receive VAT refunds on expenses incurred in France. But they often neglect to do so for expenses paid abroad. But it's worth the effort.

It is possible to pay for travel expenses without using a credit card. Today it is, thanks to virtual and stored-value cards. And it will no doubt be tomorrow, with smartphones transformed into electronic wallets. By Martine Denoune

Anthony J. Helbling is Chief Executive Officer of Diners Club.

Erwan Pertuisel is the Administrative and Financial Director of Public Système.

Events agency Le Public Système posted half-year sales of €82.8 million at 30 June 2012. This Euronext-listed company has been using virtual payment for certain expenses for the past two years.

HCorpo is continuing to expand its presence in the world of business travel with the signing of a major partnership with American Express Cartes et Solutions Corporate. The aim is to provide business customers with a new centralised payment solution for hotel expenses, via a dedicated account.

An ever-increasing variety of payment solutions are enabling companies to better manage and optimise their travel policies. With these new methods, it is now possible to cover almost all business expenses, while automating the flow of information within companies. Here's a closer look.