For corporate travel—and the world generally —last year was a watershed year for technology. After years of buzz, New Distribution Capability (NDC) bookings arrived at scale. However, NDC was overshadowed by another emerging technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the industry transfixed by NDC and AI, it was easy to overlook blockchain: a technology with even greater disruptive potential in corporate travel.
More than ever, it is imperative for business travel professionals to understand emerging technologies.
This study examines technology in the corporate travel industry. It is based on a survey of business travel professionals— including buyers, suppliers, and intermediaries— in North America and Europe, and addresses several key questions including:
For corporate travel—and the world generally —last year was a watershed year for technology. After years of buzz, New Distribution Capability (NDC) bookings arrived at scale. However, NDC was overshadowed by another emerging technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the industry transfixed by NDC and AI, it was easy to overlook blockchain: a technology with even greater disruptive potential in corporate travel.
More than ever, it is imperative for business travel professionals to understand emerging technologies.
This study examines technology in the corporate travel industry. It is based on a survey of business travel professionals— including buyers, suppliers, and intermediaries— in North America and Europe, and addresses several key questions including: