2017 U.S.-Booked Air Volume: $99.6 million
2017 Global Air Volume: $209 million
2017 U.S. T&E: $252 million
2017 Global T&E: $520 million
Principal Air Suppliers: United,
American & Delta
Principal Hotel Suppliers: Hilton, Hyatt,
AccorHotels, Marriott & InterContinental
Principal Car Rental Supplier: Avis
Principal Online Booking Tool: Concur
Principal Global Expense Supplier:
SAP
Principal Payment Supplier: American
Express
Consolidated U.S. TMC: Amex GBT
Primary Non-U.S. TMCs: Amex GBT
& BCD
Merck's 2017 U.S.-booked air volume rose from $97.2 million
in 2016, and it's estimated to reach $114 million in 2018. Of total U.S.-booked
air volume, 78 percent went through an approved online booking channel.
Seventy-four percent of 2017 U.S.-booked air volume was for international
travel. In 2017, the company launched a new air program. Optimizing that
program will be a priority for 2018. Additionally, Merck will focus on data and
on enabling technologies this year. Merck's single global travel policy underwent
two changes in 2017: The number of travelers allowed on a single flight
increased from 25 to 40, and the company adjusted the definition of lowest fare
to reflect its new air program. Its card program is individual bill/central
pay. Amex GBT is the company's consolidated TMC in the U.S., EMEA and Latin
America, and BCD Travel supports the company's travel needs in Asia/Pacific.