Tag: artificial intelligence
American Express Global Business Travel To Buy 30SecondsToFly
American Express Global Business Travel is nearing an agreement to acquire 30SecondsToFly, a chatbot-maker serving travel management companies. The 30SecondsToFly engineering team would join the…
How To Leave The Industry If You Have To And What To Expect If You Don’t (Audio)
The near future of employment in business travel looks grim. The frontline lodging, dining or transportation worker, the corporate travel agent nearing retirement, the hotel…
CWT Hotel Booking Chatbot Promised Higher Traveler Engagement Before Pandemic Paused Project
There’s so much information to convey about traveling during a pandemic that many companies shut off their online booking tools. They told employees to call…
The Future Of Travel Management Companies: Part Three, Emerging Leaner
Travel management companies are trying to make the most of a time when bookings remain feeble. In addition to staff right-sizing, relocating and retraining, some…
Trondent Tries To Improve Pre-Trip Approval
One view of pre-trip approval is that it’s a critical tool for controlling travel spending and employee movements. Another says it’s red tape. Some see…
Op Ed: Keesup Choe On How Targeted Selling Algorithms Can Benefit The Buyer
Keesup Choe of PredictX suggests that targeted selling algorithms using artificial intelligence can help buyers control spend and create leverage for supplier negotiations. As modern-age…
How To Break The Bond Between Corporate Travel Management And International Criminal Activity
It was a record year for U.S. federal prosecution of corruption and fraud. The Justice Department Criminal Division in 2019 charged more individuals, and secured…
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