Benefits of integrating travel and expense management solutions

Why integrated travel and expense management matters

When it comes to business travel and expense management, there’s really only one way to go: together. Managing these processes separately creates extra work, leaves gaps where data disappears, and slows your people down. A fully integrated solution simplifies both travel booking and expense reporting, while providing the visibility you need to make smarter financial decisions.

By bringing Concur Travel and Concur Expense onto a single platform, organisations see:

• 2X faster expense report processing
• 55% report significant cost reductions in travel booking and expense reporting, with an average 21% decrease overall
• 80% improved compliance with travel and expense policies

Six reasons integrated travel and expense systems improve business performance

1. Scalable integrated travel and expense management for every organisation

More options mean better options. Concur Travel is designed to adapt to your needs with:

• Freedom to work with the travel management company or GDS of your choice.
• Direct airline content through NDC integration for better fares.
• Payment flexibility with support for multiple corporate card options.
• Concur TripLink, which pulls outside bookings back into your system so you maintain visibility and control.

All of this is backed by a global platform that keeps you compliant with local requirements and evolving tax regulations, while safeguarding sensitive financial data.

2. Access to the broadest travel content

Content drives choice and compliance. With Concur Travel, organisations benefit from:

• 11X more policy-compliant hotel options
• 30+ low-cost global air carriers and NDC content
• Rail access through Trainline, Europe’s largest rail network

This breadth helps you meet the needs of business travellers across all regions, while ensuring policies are followed and costs are managed.

3. Transparent travel and expense management for compliance and control

Hidden fees and biased recommendations create uncertainty. Concur Travel is built on transparency, giving business travellers unbiased choices and accurate pricing. That means:

• Full visibility into spending, no matter where bookings are made.
• Direct booking with travel providers when it’s the best option — with captured data still feeding into your system.
• Cost control without compromising business traveller experience.

4. End-to-end integration for streamlined travel and expense processes

Some solutions claim expense integration, but few deliver full visibility. With Concur Travel and Concur Expense, you gain:

• Real-time data across bookings, spend, and approvals.
• Centralised, AI-ready insights for smarter forecasting.
• A single, user-friendly system that minimises training time and eliminates manual data entry.

Separate platforms may not always stay compatible. With one integrated solution, you’re set for the long term.

5. Global leadership in integrated T&E solutions

With decades of expertise, SAP Concur solutions support tens of millions of users in 103+ countries. Organisations rely on this platform to manage travel, control spend, and simplify processes at scale.

• SAP ranked #1 for 2023 market share in the T&E market, with 49.6% of market share.

That leadership ensures the platform grows with your business, wherever you operate.

6. Customer-validated results from integrated travel and expense

Organisations using Concur Travel and Concur Expense report:

• 50% faster business trip approvals
• 26% reduction in operational costs
• 47% increase in workforce efficiency
• £12.44 savings per expense report

Customers also highlight better user experiences, stronger compliance, and meaningful productivity gains.

How integration drives efficiency, compliance, and cost savings

Adding Concur Travel to your Concur Expense solution removes manual work, reduces costs, and delivers a better experience for business travellers and finance teams alike. It’s one platform, one process, and one clear view of spending — giving your business more control, more efficiency, and more room to grow.

 

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Frequently asked questions about integrated travel and expense management

1. What is integrated travel and expense management?

Integrated travel and expense management combines corporate travel booking and expense reporting into a single platform. This integration streamlines workflows, reduces manual tasks, improves compliance, and provides real-time visibility into business spending.

2. Why should businesses use an integrated travel and expense system?

Businesses benefit from faster expense report processing, more accurate policy enforcement, cost savings, and enhanced reporting. An integrated system eliminates data gaps, minimises errors, and allows finance teams to make smarter decisions based on complete insights.

3. What features are included in integrated travel and expense management solutions?

Key features often include automated expense reporting, AI-driven receipt capture, real-time policy compliance, centralised approval workflows, access to broad travel content, and predictive insights for forecasting travel costs.

4. How does integration improve compliance and reduce risk?

By linking travel bookings with expense reporting, organisations can enforce policies in real time, flag potential fraud, and ensure all spending adheres to corporate guidelines. This reduces financial risk and strengthens internal controls.

5. Can integrated travel and expense systems save businesses money?

Yes. By improving process efficiency, reducing errors, and enabling smarter spending decisions, integrated systems can lower travel and expense costs. Many businesses report measurable savings on both travel bookings and expense reimbursements after implementing a unified platform.