After payroll and real estate, Travel and Expense (T&E) is frequently a corporation’s second or third largest controllable expense. Yet, for many mid-market and enterprise companies, travel policies are outdated, booking processes are fragmented, and millions of dollars are wasted annually due to poor supplier negotiations and lack of visibility.

For experienced travel managers, corporate operations leaders, and industry insiders, this inefficiency represents a massive business opportunity. Launching a corporate travel management consulting firm allows you to package your expertise into a high-ticket, high-impact B2B advisory business. Here is your roadmap to building a thriving corporate travel consultancy.

Step 1: Define Your Niche and Core Service Offerings

Generalist consulting is hard to sell. To command premium retainer fees, you must position your consultancy around specific, high-stakes pain points that directly impact the corporate bottom line.

• Travel Policy Restructuring: Help companies redesign modern, flexible travel policies that balance employee retention and