In today’s travel landscape, success isn’t just about managing bookings, it’s about managing performance.  The best Travel Managers track KPIs that show how efficiently, compliantly, and strategically their programs operate.

Here’s a quick rundown of the travel metrics that matter most:

Efficiency

Measure how smoothly your travelers move through the process.

  • Online Booking Adoption – Target 80%+ in Concur
  • Booking Lead Time – More days = lower fares
  • Approval Time – Delays cost savings

**High adoption and fast approvals = lower fees and happier travelers.

Compliance

Keep travel policy and duty of care in check.

  • In-Policy vs. Out-of-Policy Bookings
  • Preferred Supplier Usage
  • Traveler Profile Completion

**Compliance protects your company spend, and your travelers.

Cost Savings

Spot where value is gained (or lost).

  • Average Ticket Price / Hotel ADR
  • Service Fees per Booking
  • Unused Ticket Value Reclaimed
  • Lost Savings

**Savings are real only when they’re measured and managed.

Strategic Insight

See travel as a business enabler, not a cost center.

  • Trip Purpose ROI
  • Sustainability Metrics (CO₂, rail vs. air)
  • Traveler Satisfaction (CSAT)

**When you connect KPIs to outcomes, travel drives impact.

At Lyndon Group, we help clients turn travel data into strategic action, optimizing Concur reporting to drive efficiency, compliance, and savings.