{"id":16244,"date":"2025-05-26T16:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/?p=16244"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:17:30","slug":"dit-zijn-de-5-basisregels-voor-jouw-travel-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/dit-zijn-de-5-basisregels-voor-jouw-travel-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the 5 basic rules for your travel policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>These are the 5 basic rules for your travel policy<\/h1>\n<p>It sounds logical, but in practice many organizations have yet to establish a clear travel policy. Business travel is booked in various ways, employees sometimes choose their own flights or accommodations, and there is often little insight into the total costs. Does that still fit the policy? A clear travel policy provides structure, prevents noise and offers grip. But what should you pay attention to when drawing it up or updating it?<\/p>\n<p>At Uniglobe Alliance Travel, we advise and assist organizations daily in optimizing their travel policies. Here are the five main areas of focus.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Budget and booking terms: clarity above all else<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone in the organization needs to know what is and is not possible when booking a trip. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A customer visit within Europe;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A congress in the US;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">An in-house training elsewhere in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br \/>In doing so, record:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How far in advance a trip should be booked;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When business class or Premium Economy is allowed;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What is the maximum cost for an overnight stay;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Whether the booking is made online or offline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Clear rules of the game prevent surprises and discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16247 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-1536x923.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-2048x1230.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UNE1641-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Preferred suppliers: controlling costs and quality<\/h2>\n<p>Preferably work with regular suppliers such as airlines, hotel chains and car rentals. This provides better rates and makes it easier to verify that bookings are within the travel policy.<\/p>\n<p>Uniglobe Alliance Travel negotiates with suppliers to secure favorable terms on behalf of customers. In addition, you benefit from our standard competitive rates, because we purchase on a large scale worldwide. So you get the best of both worlds: attractive prices and quality you can trust.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Sustainability agreements: make them measurable<\/h2>\n<p>Sustainability is not only an ambition, increasingly a condition. Yet this theme still remains vague in many travel policies. A shame, because concrete choices make all the difference. Consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When travel by train is preferred over flying (e.g., up to 700 km);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When CO\u2082 compensation is applied, with the option to arrange this directly through our compensation program: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/sustainability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here for more information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for the maximum number of trips per employee per year;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choice hotels with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenkey.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Key<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-label or car rental with electric vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Sustainable travel doesn't have to be complicated, just well organized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15849 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uniglobeat_business_traveler_walking_confidently_through_a_mo_cdf2d606-ed94-4465-b650-1b52d5cfaa75_2-1.png\" alt=\"Dit zijn de 5 basisregels voor jouw travel policy\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uniglobeat_business_traveler_walking_confidently_through_a_mo_cdf2d606-ed94-4465-b650-1b52d5cfaa75_2-1.png 1456w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uniglobeat_business_traveler_walking_confidently_through_a_mo_cdf2d606-ed94-4465-b650-1b52d5cfaa75_2-1-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uniglobeat_business_traveler_walking_confidently_through_a_mo_cdf2d606-ed94-4465-b650-1b52d5cfaa75_2-1-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uniglobeat_business_traveler_walking_confidently_through_a_mo_cdf2d606-ed94-4465-b650-1b52d5cfaa75_2-1-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uniglobeat_business_traveler_walking_confidently_through_a_mo_cdf2d606-ed94-4465-b650-1b52d5cfaa75_2-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4. Duty of care: safety first<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand how important it is to know where your colleagues are 24\/7, especially when traveling to high-risk areas. A solid travel policy is indispensable in this regard and includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for risk and safe destinations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency Procedures;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A point of contact (internal or external) for incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Employers have a duty of care, even when employees are on the road. But managing risk remotely is complex. That's why, in partnership with CAP\u2122, we offer a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/hoe-werkt-duty-of-care-in-business-travel-hier-let-jouw-zakenreisbureau-op\/\">Duty of Care solution<\/a>: 24\/7 support, proactive risk prevention and immediate disaster assistance. We also work closely with parties such as ISOS and RedAware for additional traveler safety support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Flexibility for the traveler: within clear frameworks<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good policy protects, but should not stifle. Therefore, leave room for customization, as long as the boundaries are clear. Consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel outside office hours;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extension with private residence or traveling partner;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra overnight stay after a long flight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Make sure employees feel heard, without sacrificing clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of a good travel policy <\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good travel policy works not only on paper, but more importantly in practice. We help you get more value out of every trip, without any extra burden on your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Getting a grip on costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: clear agreements prevent surprises;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: fewer last-minute decisions and discussions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More efficient processes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: fewer questions, fewer corrections, more rest;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Satisfied travelers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: room for customization and trust;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sustainability Insight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: concrete guidelines make sustainability feasible.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16246 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"Dit zijn de 5 basisregels voor jouw travel policy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-2048x1315.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UN0C741-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Make your travel policy work for you<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to review your current travel policy or develop a new one? We are happy to think along with you. Based on expertise, experience and in the interest of your travelers. Feel free to contact us for an informal meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Because like you, we believe: a clear travel policy prevents noise, gives grip and ensures satisfied travelers.<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><b>We are happy to think with you.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/travel_well-e1737644048244.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/travel_well-e1737644048244.png 209w, https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/travel_well-e1737644048244-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p id=\"ember508\">Byron Bentley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ember510\">Commercial Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dit zijn de 5 basisregels voor jouw travel policy Het klinkt logisch, maar in de praktijk blijkt dat veel organisaties nog geen duidelijke travel policy hebben opgesteld. Zakenreizen worden op verschillende manieren geboekt, medewerkers kiezen soms hun eigen vluchten of accommodaties en er is vaak weinig zicht op de totale kosten. Sluit dat nog wel [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":16247,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-we-are-here-for-u"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16244"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16258,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16244\/revisions\/16258"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alliancetravel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}