Egencia Technology and Service Innovation Knows No Boundaries
Company continues to innovate in scalable technology and mobility with plans to unveil new
business travel products and services at the GBTA Convention 2013
BELLEVUE, Wash.—(July 31, 2013)—Egencia®, the business travel company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), announced today that it will participate at the GBTA Convention 2013 in San Diego from August 4-7 and plans to unveil new mobile technology and customer service offerings within its booth, number 925.
Egencia continues to build out the unique ‘user experience’ for corporate travelers by leveraging consumer insights and the innovative spirit of its parent, Expedia, Inc.—the world’s largest travel company. At the GBTA Convention, Egencia will demo its integrated mobile platform that leverages the virtues of Egencia’s proprietary global technology, delivering an unmatched online booking, mobile and agent experience for business travelers and customers. The company also will preview offerings from its new Intelligent Service Platform™ and introduce the Egencia Hotel Value Score™ system.
"We understand how consumer expectations are increasingly influencing business travel,” says Chris Vukelich, Egencia’s vice president, supplier relations, Americas. “Our new Hotel Value Scoring system is a thought provoking, practical alternative to today’s traditional hotel rating programs. It is also a prime example of how Egencia is in a unique position to leverage the best of Expedia, Inc.’s consumer brands and adapt for the corporate marketplace.”
Vukelich adds that Egencia has seen evidence from pilot customers using the Hotel Value Score system to save money, improve administrative productivity and increase traveler satisfaction.
Egencia also partnered with the GBTA Foundation to sponsor a study that focused on how travel managers define a global travel management program. The survey included 1,429 respondents from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America with travel spend ranging from less than $10 million to $50 million and above. The results of this study will be shared on Sunday, August 4 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PST at the GBTA Convention 2013 (Room 6C) during a panel presentation called “Travel Buyers Only: What does a “Global” Travel Program Look Like?” The panel will feature representatives from:
- Joe Bates, vice president, research for the GBTA Foundation
- Mark Hollyhead, senior vice president, Americas for Egencia
- Jennifer Zimmerman, sourcing specialist, travel & risk, strategic sourcing for ManpowerGroup
- Raymond Williams, senior manager, global travel, meetings and reimbursements at Starbucks
To thank customers and partners, Egencia will be hosting a festive summer celebration on Tuesday, August 6 at the Hotel Solamar, a Kimpton Hotel, as part of the GBTA Convention. The party co-sponsor, Hertz, will bring cars for guests to preview including a selection of Dream Cars, the Hertz #22 Ford Mustang from the NASCAR Nationwide Series, returning from its recent win at Chicagoland Speedway, and the newest car Hertz's Adrenaline Collection, the Hertz Penske GT.
About Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. company
Egencia is a leading full-service travel management company delivering innovative corporate travel solutions and expert local service to more than 10,000 clients in nearly 60 countries around the world. As part of Expedia, Inc., the world's largest travel company, Egencia provides forward-looking companies with the ability to drive compliance and cost savings in their travel programs, while meeting the needs and requirements of the modern business traveler. For more information, please visit www.egencia.com or follow us on Twitter @Egencia.
Egencia and the Egencia logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2013 Egencia, LLC. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50; CST # 2083922-50.
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