Speaker: Will Tate, GoldSpring Consulting

In today’s fast-paced world, the value of managed travel is becoming more critical than ever. Drawing insights from the evolution of high-growth tech platforms, this presentation explores the strategic drivers behind the changing landscape of travel management. Just as platforms like TikTok and ChatGPT rapidly gained user adoption, organizations must leverage emerging trends, like AI, integrated platforms, and blockchain, to stay ahead of the curve.

Key insights include:
• Emerging Trends: Learn how governance, AI, and integrated platforms are shaping the future of travel management, with a focus on their applications in expense reporting, airports, meetings, and more.
• The NDC Experiment: Dive into how airlines reimagine distribution and pricing models, as buyers adapt to new costs and tiered discounts.
• Attribute-Based Buying in Hotels: Understand the shift towards personalized offerings in hotel bookings and how this contributes to greater employee satisfaction and loyalty.
• Blockchain Disruption: Explore how blockchain is disintermediating traditional fees and unlocking new opportunities for enhanced booking experiences.
• Small Meeting Technology: Discover the rise of small and simple meetings, and how technology is helping organizations manage spend, improve duty of care, and streamline supplier relationships.

This session will also address the challenges faced by travel managers, such as staying current with evolving policies, embracing sustainability, and navigating the complexities of the modern travel ecosystem. By the end, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic drivers in managed travel, empowering you to make smarter decisions for your organization and ensure success in a rapidly changing market.

The Zoom link will be provided the morning of the meeting.