New features designed for SMBs include trip
management, flexible payment, 24/7 travel agent support and more
with a flat fee of $20 per
trip
STAMFORD, Conn., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KAYAK, the
world's leading travel search engine, is introducing a first-class
upgrade to its travel management solution tailored to small and
medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Packed with new features like full
trip management, seamless group bookings and always-on travel agent
support, KAYAK for Business brings everything under one roof saving
significant time and effort. Unlike competing platforms, there is
no subscription or minimum spend required. Unlike competing
platforms, there is no subscription or minimum spend required, with
a flat fee of $20 per trip.
Work trips are an essential business function (according to 57%
of American business travelers*) but challenges persist. When it
comes to managing travel plans, business travelers spend about 3
working days a year planning business trips*, due to admin
struggles. To provide solutions that streamline the business travel
experience for both business travelers and employers alike, KAYAK
for Business now includes:
One-stop Trip Management.
- Say goodbye to policy headaches and hello to seamless planning,
booking, and managing of flights, hotels, and rental cars all in
one place with company-policy results prioritized.
Guest & Group Booking.
- Arrange travel for colleagues and guests; secure group hotel
blocks effortlessly.
VIP Account Management.
- Get hands-on support for setting up a business travel account,
including specific company travel policies, local hotel agreements
and more.
24/7 Travel Agent Support.
- Immediate assistance with any booking, new or existing -
whether you want to make changes in advance or if you're stuck in a
terminal, we're here to help.
Flexible Trip Payment Methods.
- Book trips with personal or corporate cards and benefit from
seamless direct billing for rental cars, eliminating the hassle of
using personal cards.
Travel Tracking + Reporting.
- Gain full visibility into ongoing and upcoming trips. Track
expenses monthly and analyze spending on flights, hotels and cars
to uncover potential savings.
Access to Corporate Rates.
- Unlock exclusive discounts for hand picked hotels and car
rental agencies. Add corporate rates and enroll in corporate
membership programs hassle-free. Enjoy these perks at no extra
cost.
"In the world of business travel, where time is of the essence,
simplifying the booking process is key. Our corporate travel
product is designed to address the specific challenges SMBs
encounter, streamlining the planning process and saving time for
both employees and travel coordinators," said Eva Fouquet, SVP of KAYAK for Business. "We hope
to make booking a business trip as easy as booking a leisure
vacation."
For more information about KAYAK for Business, head to
https://www.kayak.com/business.
About KAYAK
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:
BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine. With billions
of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect
flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We also support
business travelers with our corporate travel solution.
PureSpectrum Methodology
* An online survey was
conducted by Pure Spectrum among 1000 US consumers who have
traveled for business within the last 2 years, domestically or
internationally. The research fieldwork took place between
February 16-19, 2024.
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