Who’s on the naughty list? Find out with Melon’s Traveler Detail Report
The sleigh bells are ringing, and it’s time to see who’s been playing nice – or not-so-nice – with your corporate travel policy this year. Melon’s easy-to-use reporting features make it simple to spot travel trends, identify policy breakers, and find savings opportunities.
Making a list (and checking it twice) with Melon
Melon, Corporate Traveler’s all-in-one platform, handles booking, reporting, expenses, and real-time notifications, all in one place. With powerful tools like the Traveler Detail Report, Melon admins can view:
- Out-of-policy bookings (looking at you, Naughty Nick 👀)
- High travel costs (is someone flying premium economy on your economy budget?)
- Travel frequency vs. spend (low-frequency travel but high costs? Let’s fix that).
This handy report gives you a clear view of individual travel behaviors so you can cross-reference costs, streamline policies, and ensure no one’s sneaking onto the naughty list next year.
Naughty list no-nos that will make you notorious
Nobody wants a lump of coal. Here are the top travel compliance issues to watch for using the Traveler Detail Report:
Booking last-minute: Naughty Nick waited until four days before his trip to book – and the company paid triple. Book at least 14 days in advance to land yourself on the nice list.
Missed savings opportunities: Could a hotel closer to the client have been cheaper? This report gives you simple and smart ways to save.
Out-of-policy bookings: Naughty Noelle skipped the approval process. Not cool, Noelle.
Over-traveling unnecessarily: Is Noelle always on the road? Could trips be combined or shared with other team members? Time to mix it up.
Excessive spending: High spenders aren’t always naughty – but this report helps you check the context (travel role, frequency, destinations) before deciding.
Nice list behaviors worth celebrating
The travelers on your nice list are smooth operators – efficient, strategic, and always in line with your policy. Look at their traveler activity to see what’s working in your company travel policy and how you can apply the same strategies to the spendy situations on the naughty list.
Here’s what they’re doing right:
Using travel credits and deals: Nice-list travelers work with their travel manager to use up credits and leverage exclusive deals.
Booking preferred suppliers: Nice Norah took advantage of lower negotiated rates with preferred hotel chains.
Planning ahead: Nice Ned booked next quarter’s sales trips more than 2 weeks in advance, saving on last-minute price jumps.
Sticking to policy: Organized travelers like Norah follow the rules for booking and expensing, every time.
Storing loyalty numbers: Ned added his airline loyalty numbers for easy booking and more rewards. Smart move!
Turn your naughty list into next year’s nice list
So, you’ve made your lists. Now what?
Corporate Traveler’s Customer Success team is here to help. These skilled travel experts will analyze your program, identify savings, and fine-tune processes to make your next year the best yet. With quarterly reviews, they’ll help you:
- Streamline processes for smoother travel management.
- Pinpoint savings opportunities without compromising on comfort.
- Review last-minute bookings and address areas of concern.
- Highlight what’s working and replicate it across your team.
Need even more support? Our expert travel managers can provide consulting services to keep your program running like a well-oiled sleigh.
Make this year’s insights count and set up for success in 2025. With Melon and Corporate Traveler, you’ll keep travel efficient, compliant, and downright nice.
Ready to get started? Book a meeting today, and let’s make your travel program shine.