GetThere Consulting, led by Duane Futch, is targeted at mid-size to multi-national business travel programmes and the travel management companies that serve them.
It offers a full range of advisory services, from short-term projects to complete programme reviews.
Customers will receive an objective assessment of their organisation through an end-to-end range of consulting offerings that are designed to drive a positive return on investment.
Futch, vice president of travel procurement strategy for GetThere, said: ‘Today’s economic environment has many corporations taking a deep look at their travel programmes in the quest for great value, policy compliance and consistent performance.
‘Our consulting programmes are focused on working in a collaborative fashion with our GetThere and TMC customers by driving actionable solutions with measurable results.’
More than $9bn in business travel bookings is made annually via GetThere, which works will all major global distribution systems.
Through its relationship with sister company Travelocity, GetThere provides a familiar online booking experience for travellers of more than 3,000 companies.
See also:
Amex tips premium economy for top travel savings (21/08/2009)
Survey shows business travel cuts accelerating (12/06/2009)
GetThere in T&E deal (14/05/2009)
GetThere package guarantees savings (31/03/2009)