Tag: Microsoft
Managers Use Many Methods For Business Traveler Engagement
Chicago — When $630 million accounting and consulting firm Baker Tilly about six years ago attempted a “soft” travel program rollout, it didn’t really work….
Roadmap Adds Another Big Client Amid Struggle For The Mobile Managed Traveler
Health insurance giant Anthem got its travel management company, BCD Travel, to play nice as it brings the Roadmap mobile app to employees. That others…
Microsoft, Tripism Pioneer Account-Specific Supplier Offers
Building on work with launch client Microsoft, Tripism’s employee feedback-based, intranet-enhancing engagement platform now features dynamic offers from preferred suppliers. The functionality comes at no cost…
Experts Ponder Policy, Prices And Productivity
Do rigid, frugal travel policies jeopardize employee performance? It’s debatable. Tripbam CEO Steve Reynolds is in the cost-control camp. His argument goes like this: It’s…
Reshopping Can Be Free, But Beware The Bias
Popularized by Tripbam and Yapta, hotel reshopping offers savings as rates fluctuate after initial bookings. But who controls exactly what gets reshopped and rebooked? Whose…
Recasting The Travel Manager’s Role
Travel management always has been about communication. Today it’s called engagement, and it’s crucial. Collecting feedback from travelers, coordinating with various departments and getting the…
Sabre, TSI USA Start Chatbot Pilot
Sabre said its previously announced chatbot has gone into pilot with Travel Services International USA. Using Microsoft technology, the chatbot can help travelers with self-service…
