There’s never enough time in the workday. Between meetings, deadlines, emails and everything else competing for our attention, it’s easy to see why AI has captured so much interest: it promises to take routine tasks off our plates.
Business travel is no exception.
Searching for flights, comparing hotels, coordinating schedules and staying within company policy all take time. With KAYAK for Business’s new AI tools, travelers can simply describe what they need in plain language and let KAYAK do the heavy lifting—while staying in control of the final choices.
Want to see how it could work for your business? Book a demo.
A simpler way to book business travel
Business travel starts with a simple intention: be somewhere, at a certain time, for a reason that matters. Turning that intention into a trip, however, can involve multiple searches, comparisons and decisions – from finding the right flight and hotel to making sure every choice fits personal preferences and company travel policies.
At KAYAK for Business, we are using AI to make that process simpler.
Instead of navigating each step separately, travelers can simply type what they need. KAYAK AI then interprets the request, reviews relevant flight and hotel options, and suggests an itinerary that takes the traveler’s profile and company policies into account.
From there, travelers can review their options, make their selections and move forward, without the hassle. What was once a series of individual tasks can now begin with a simple conversation.
It’s a more natural way to book and manage business travel: less time spent navigating the details, and more time focused on the reason for the trip in the first place.
To explore KAYAK for Business’s new AI-powered tools and see how they can work for your travel program, book a demo.
Changes are easy, too
Booking is just one part of managing business travel. KAYAK for Business’s new AI tools are designed to support travelers beyond the initial booking, making it easier to get answers and manage changes along the way.
Travelers can ask questions or request changes without having to navigate different tools or processes.
When additional support is needed, the conversation can be seamlessly transferred to a live agent. The agent receives the trip details and chat history, providing the context they need to pick up where the AI left off, so travelers don’t have to start over or repeat information.
It combines the speed and convenience of AI with access to human support when it matters.
Work the way you already do
Something often overlooked when new tools roll out is the learning curve. Nobody wants to spend an afternoon watching video tutorials just to book a flight. One of the biggest advantages of KAYAK for Business’s new AI capabilities is how easily they connect with the tools people already use every day at work.
Instead of switching between platforms or adding another step to the process, the KAYAK AI Connector enables your travelers to access KAYAK for Business directly within their everyday work tools. That means business travel becomes part of existing workflows, making it easier to search, book and manage trips without disrupting the way people already work.
And for those who prefer the familiar KAYAK experience, browsing, filtering and comparing options side by side, that remains available. The new AI capabilities add another way to interact with KAYAK for Business, giving travelers more choice in how and where they manage their trips.
Everyone wins
The new AI features are designed primarily for travelers, but their value extends across the organization. By making it easier for travelers to manage trips and resolve routine needs themselves, there’s less for travel teams, admin, and arrangers to handle.
The result is a simpler experience for travelers, fewer issues for supporting teams, and greater efficiency across the business.
Move faster and travel smarter
Speed and ease are front and center with KAYAK for Business’s AI-powered tools, but they don’t come at the cost of quality. Every option comes from the same efficient travel search engine working on your behalf.
On top of that, you continue to benefit from everything that makes KAYAK for Business the platform companies trust: unrivaled content, travel manager control and 24/7 support.
The combination can’t be beat. You get the speed and ease of conversational AI with the depth and reliability that serious business travel management demands.
Ready to learn how KAYAK for Business will make travel management easier than you ever imagined? Book a demo.
About KAYAK for Business
KAYAK for Business combines the power of the world’s leading travel search engine with tools designed specifically for business travelers. It serves companies of every size, from fast-growing startups to global enterprises, helping them book, manage, and track business travel in one place. For more information, visit https://www.kayak.com/business/
