Amadeus has signed an expanded partnership with BCD Travel, making the global travel agency the latest reseller of Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams.
BCD Travel is already a reseller of Amadeus Cytric, and the expanded partnership now includes the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded within Microsoft Teams. With this new integration, corporate travel managers will gain access to the benefits of Cytric Easy technology as part of BCD Travel’s portfolio.
By combining Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams with BCD Travel’s global reach, more corporate travel managers will be able to offer a seamless collaborative experience to business travelers. The direct benefits include potential reductions in travel expenses, while also increasing the overall value of business trips through improved collaboration capabilities.
Thane Jackson, Senior Vice President, Supplier Management & Delivery, BCD Travel: We are very pleased with this expanded partnership and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions like Cytric Easy through our open platform. This integration lets us meet travelers where they already are for fast, simple booking while supporting program choices that reduce costs for our clients.
Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams is a collaboration tool for travel management that enables users to search, compare and book hotels, flights or rental cars without leaving Microsoft Teams. The solution allows users to share travel details—including transfers from airports or train stations via Share My Transfer—minimizing planning time and maximizing efficiency.
Mark Cullen, Chief Commercial Officer, Amadeus Cytric: As part of our mission to redefine the future of business travel, Amadeus delivers a frictionless, intuitive and reliable experience through Cytric Easy. By integrating Cytric capabilities into everyday collaboration applications like Microsoft Teams, we are making planning, booking and approving flights, hotels and mobility more efficient than ever before.
BCD Travel aims to provide travelers with innovative tools that keep them safe and productive on the road. The company works closely with travel and procurement managers to simplify the complexity of business travel, drive savings and improve traveler satisfaction.