Egencia TripNavigator is now connecting with Uber and Citymapper to surface personalized journeys directly to the traveler.
LONDON – Egencia TripNavigator app now solves “last mile” hassles for business travelers with personalized information and choice for selecting the best route and ground transportation options throughout their journey.
Egencia has successfully brought the technology heritage, relentless focus on user experience and innovative spirit of its parent company Expedia, Inc. into the enterprise. In 2013, Egencia launched its new app, Egencia TripNavigator, which dramatically improves the in-trip experience for business travelers. The app provides step-by-step navigation and offers integrated access to Egencia Travel Consultants. Today, 10,000 companies worldwide partner with Egencia to drive travel compliance and cost savings.
The most recent Egencia Business and Travel Technology Study revealed that travelers are wasting time grappling with ground transport and don’t always have the information they need to choose wisely. For 45 per cent of business travelers around the globe, arranging ground transportation is the most frustrating part of booking their own travel. Frustrated, unaware of other options or pressed for time, 70 per cent of these business travelers choose to default to the taxi line at the airport as the easiest way to find their way around an unfamiliar city.
To make this part of the journey better, Egencia TripNavigator is now connecting with Uber and Citymapper to surface personalized journeys directly to the traveler. At every stage of the trip, the traveler sees an in-app summary of ground transportation options. Whether by car, walking or public transportation, these options automatically use the address or location of the traveler’s next step in the trip. Without having to enter details, the traveler gets the time to destination and estimated costs and is seamlessly delivered the information they need to get them on their way.
Michael Gulmann, Vice President of Global Product and Marketing at Egencia explains, “Business travelers turn to Egencia for end-to-end booking solutions. By partnering with trusted mobile apps we provide personalized options for getting around, right within Egencia TripNavigator. We are committed to exploring technology solutions to help travelers with the challenges they face: busy schedules, complying with corporate policy and staying efficient without wasting time wandering around or waiting in lines.”
“Traveling for work can be stressful and often business travelers can feel ‘lost in transit’ when they arrive in a new city. Now with the Uber and Egencia TripNavigator integration, they can easily navigate a new destination and have the peace of mind that a reliable ride is just a tap away,” says Max Crowley, Uber for Business.
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