SMEs in Asia Can Go Further with a Managed Business Travel Programme

Learn how managed business travel programmes help small-to-medium sized businesses in Asia access better content, reduce traveller friction and build resilient, scalable travel operations

One of the most persistent misconceptions about travel management companies (TMCs) is that their services are designed only for large corporations. In reality, as organisations grow, travel becomes more complex, with higher traveller volumes, increased spend and rising expectations for a seamless experience. 

Many SMEs face these same pressures while navigating between consumer booking tools that lack governance and visibility, and enterprise TMC platforms that, although powerful, can sometimes fall short in delivering the high-touch service smaller programmes require. 

At ATPI, we offer you the same technology and resources of a large travel management company, but with the one-on-one attention and flexible solutions you need as an SME

Access to the Best Fares & Content 

ATPI, now a Direct Travel company, uses its size and extensive industry relationships to negotiate exclusive agreements and competitive rates with preferred vendors. By consolidating content across GDS, NDC and local low-cost carriers into one intuitive environment, travellers gain clearer choices while programmes benefit from stronger buying power and negotiated rates that are not always visible through consumer channels. 

• Regional supplier agreements unlock access to exclusive fare content including low-cost airlines  

• Real-time data visibility supports better oversight of spend, carbon emissions and risk intelligence 

• Expert programme analysis identifies further savings opportunities across air, hotel and ground travel 

One Connected Travel Ecosystem

In many Asian markets, businesses are forced to work with TMCs that do not have a wholly owned footprint in Asia, which can introduce complexity into what should be a consolidated travel programme. Delivery is often managed through joint ventures or partner networks, creating variation in systems, service standards and reporting structures from one market to another.  

ATPI’s approach is built around ownership and integration. With an extensive wholly owned footprint across Asia supported by unified technology and regional leadership, clients operate within one connected travel ecosystem.  

Rather than coordinating multiple partners, organisations work with one TMC that delivers true consolidation, consistent service and clear accountability across markets, while preserving the local expertise complex programmes rely on.

Seamless & Compliant Led Technology

When booking tools are clunky, approvals are slow, or policies aren’t clear, travellers naturally turn to consumer websites for convenience. This creates data leakage, reduced visibility, impacts reporting accuracy, and weakens your ability to negotiate stronger supplier agreements. The simple answer? Build a program that travellers trust and genuinely want to use. 

ATPI’s travel technology provides smooth, easy-to-use tools that reduce “booking fatigue” and ensure a seamless journey from start to finish. Through a centralised platform, TravelHub, organisations can manage travel requests, bookings, approvals and reporting within a single environment, improving efficiency while keeping the user experience front of mind. 

Key capabilities include: 

• Intuitive Technology that is as easy to use as consumer travel sites with powerful agentic AI tools to personalise suggestions based on past travel and policy rules 

• All-in-one content and traveller data so suppliers, itineraries and programme information are accessible through one platform interface 

• Integration-ready B2B platform that connects with partner solutions or your existing third-party tools to tailor travel and expense management. 

• Embedded policy controls that guide travellers toward compliant fare options and reduce out-of-policy bookings 

• ATPI on-the-go mobile app, keeps travellers informed, with itineraries and real-time disruption alerts in one place. 

 Visa Expertise and 24/7 Support

Visa complexities, administrative delays and last-minute disruptions can place added pressure on business travellers. ATPI addresses this through integrated traveller support that brings visa management, real-time updates and around-the-clock expertise into one coordinated service. 

What our clients get: 

• In-house visa management covering application requirements, documentation and timelines within the travel programme, a service uniquely delivered by ATPI. 

• 24/7 global support teams delivering immediate assistance and consistent traveller care across markets 

• Real-time push notifications and SMS alerts that keep travellers informed of advisories, cancellations and adverse weather 

• Rapid response times, with calls answered in an average of 14 seconds so support is available when it matters most