Tourexpi
This
collaboration makes BCD Travel the latest reseller of Cytric Easy, enhancing
their portfolio with a tool that simplifies booking and trip management
directly within Microsoft Teams.
The
integration allows corporate travel managers to reduce costs and increase trip
value through improved collaboration. Users can search, compare, and book
flights, hotels, or car rentals without leaving Teams, while also sharing
travel details efficiently via features like Share My Transfer.
Thane
Jackson, SVP at BCD Travel, stated, "This partnership enables us to
deliver innovative solutions, allowing travelers to book easily while promoting
cost-efficient choices."
Mark
Cullen, CCO of Amadeus Cytric, added, "Embedding Cytric within
collaborative apps like Teams enhances the efficiency of business travel
planning."
BCD
Travel aims to keep corporate travelers safe and productive through
cutting-edge tools, aligning with their mission to simplify business travel and
optimize costs.
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Credit: © Amadeus
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