The travel management challenge
Travel management today is fragmented. Manual approvals scattered across emails. Travelers searching multiple platforms to book. Booking platforms that lack support when disruptions hit. Travel partners who prioritize margins over your savings. Spend visibility is murky. Scaling creates chaos, not progress.
You need both: human expertise when it matters and intelligent technology that keeps things running smoothly.
Real support and real control. A partner who actually understands your business and US operations.
We got you!
Personalized service backed by user-friendly tech.
What do you get when you combine unmatched service with powerful travel technology?
A corporate travel management solution that checks everyone’s boxes.
When we say corporate travel services, we’re talking about giving you control over every facet of your business travel. Booking, tracking, approvals, reporting, traveler support - and a whole lot more.
Look forward to:
- Knowledgeable, dedicated corporate travel agents who deliver unbeatable experiences.
- 24/7 human support that’s just a tap away.
- An easy-to-use digital travel platform to look, book and report.
- Regular check-ins with a customer success consultant for program optimization.
- Full visibility of your corporate travel spend with in-depth reporting.
- Customize your corporate travel policy to meet your needs and improve compliance.
Trusted by thousands of companies worldwide
Businesses across the country count on us to reduce costs, simplify complicated travel, and keep their people moving.
Melon + your Travel Manager = unbeatable
Melon handles what tech does best: simple bookings in minutes, automated policy enforcement, real-time visibility, self-serve changes. Your Travel Manager handles what humans do best: complex itineraries, disruption navigation, supplier relationships, strategic routing, and personal guidance.
Simple trips get booked fast. Complex travel gets expert attention. Your team has choices.
The travel management solution everyone needs
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For travel bookers
Travel bookers
- Quick and easy bookings — arrange with your dedicated travel consultant or on-the-go with Melon mobile.
- Crystal clear reporting — access travel and finance data, traveler tracking insights, sustainability goals, risk management, and more.
- Automated approval flows get rid of the back-and-forth, saving everyone time.
- See where your travelers are with traveler tracking.
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For decision makers
Decision makers
- An easy-to-use reporting portal provides easy-to-read visual reports.
- Real-time snapshots empower you to make informed decisions, saving you time and money.
- Intuitive policy controls keep travel policy in check without compromising traveler preferences.
- Centralize expensing and reporting through integrations with most major platforms.
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For travelers
Travelers
- Your preferences locked and loaded, every time.
- Our 'Recommended Spend' algorithm helps you stay within budget.
- Real-time alerts and dedicated, proactive care.
- 24/7 emergency support by phone & live chat.
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For HR and risk teams
HR and risk teams
- Traveler location tracking through Melon
- Immediate alerts for weather, security, and health risks
- Complete itinerary visibility and HR-friendly dashboards
- Crisis protocols and escalation paths ready to activate
What this delivers
Real advantages that show up on your bottom line.
Time savings that actually make a difference
- Coordination handled. Itineraries and approvals streamlined. Hours saved.
- Automatic policy guardrails built into Melon. Manual reviews gone.
- Live reporting. No data entry required.
- Changes and cancellations handled fast.
- One solution for every trip — simple or complex.
- Your time back for what matters.
- Expert support 24/7. Always there.
Cost control that sticks
- Real-time spend visibility by department, project, or traveler
- Automatic alerts when bookings exceed policy — before they happen
- Travel Manager expertise + Melon exclusive rates = savings algorithms can't find
- Supplier connections to secure waivers, exceptions, and favors others can't access
- Policy optimization that increases savings without frustrating travelers
Cost savings beyond standard bookings
Human expertise finds savings algorithms can't. Our Travel Managers leverage both supplier relationships and Melon's data intelligence to deliver measurable savings.
How we save you money:
Our trusted partners
Decades of relationships. Real inventory. Real savings.
Our partnerships with top airlines, hotels, and car rental companies aren't transactional — they're strategic. That means you get access to exclusive rates, preferential treatment, and inventory options that small companies can't negotiate on their own.
Our strategic partners include: United, Delta, American Airlines, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, QANTAS , Accor, IHG, Hyatt, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Sonesta, Hertz, Enterprise, SIXT, and many more.
What these relationships deliver:
Why companies trust Corporate Traveler
Meet Melon, your all-in-one booking platform
Melon is our proprietary, all-in-one travel platform where your team books, approves, tracks, and manages every trip — built for American businesses and designed to work hand-in-hand with your dedicated Travel Manager.
What Melon delivers
- Self-serve booking for simple trips + easy handoff to your Travel Manager for complex ones
- Traveler tracking so you know where travelers are, spend visibility in US dollars, and automated policy enforcement
- Mobile access everywhere — book, track, and manage from anywhere, anytime
- Visual dashboards, transaction-level detail, and instant Excel exports for reporting
- 24/7 chat and phone support integrated right into the platform
Why companies trust Corporate Traveler
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Corporate Traveler’s travel management platform?
Corporate Traveler gives you access to Melon, our all-in-one travel management platform. In just a few clicks you can search and book flights, hotels, cars, and more, as well as choose from a wide variety of rates and fares.
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Can I integrate Melon with our existing expense management system?
Yes, you can! Using APIs and data connectors, you can quickly and easily integrate Melon with most major expense management systems. This ensures that your travel bookings align seamlessly with your expense data.
You won’t lose any data from your existing corporate travel services, because Melon will sync all your current information into your account. Get seamless connectivity for all your travel management systems.
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What kind of support do I get with Corporate Traveler?
When you work with Corporate Traveler, you benefit from the support of a dedicated Travel Manager, and 24/7 support from real people via phone and live chat.
You also get a Customer Success Manager, who has the expertise to help you create a customized travel policy, optimize how you're using your analytical data, and negotiate better rates for more savings.
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How does Melon streamline travel approvals and authorizations?
With Melon you can easily set up an automated approvals workflow. Bookers and travelers will receive real-time notifications to keep them in sync. Once the approver hits ‘OK’, Melon takes care of the rest.
Travelers get instant notifications about whether or not their booking has been approved.
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What are the benefits of using Corporate Traveler for business travel?
Melon serves as a centralized hub for all things travel – from booking and approvals to travel policy and duty of care, with more efficiency and cost reductions.
You can access travel choices in line with your company policies, while Melon delivers transparency into travel expenses and prioritizes your traveler wellbeing.
Not to mention how beneficial Corporate Traveler can be for monitoring and offsetting your carbon footprint. Our sustainability tracking makes it easier than ever to start making your business travel smarter, more cost effective, and greener.
Finally. Business travel without the trade-offs.
Powerful travel tech + real people. The best of both worlds.
- Your own personal Travel Manager (no call center)
- Melon: the smartest travel platform around
- Search, approve, book, and report in minutes
- 24/7 emergency support & live chat with real people
- Real-time traveler tracking dashboard
- Exclusive rates you won't find anywhere else
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