" The main problem for all our customers" . Julie Troussicot, General Manager of AirPlus France, noted that in an interview last year keeping the MICE budget under control This is as much a complex subject as it is a commitment on the part of companies. Suppliers of all kinds and multiple invoices, deposits to be paid on time - which does not always coincide with lengthy internal processes - discrepancies between the estimate and the final cost, longer payment deadlines and more restrictive conditions from suppliers anxious to preserve their cash flow: the organisation and payment of events is a headache for corporate purchasing and finance departments. The corollary is poor visibility on a growing budget, with price rises coming on top of an increasing number of seminars.
So it was against this vague backdrop that BtoB event venue booking platform Kactus and corporate payments specialist AirPlus entered into a partnership. a partnership to address payment management issues in the MICE sector. With the integration of the AirPlus Company Account card into the reservation platform KactusThis simplifies the process.
In practical terms, organisers will be able to secure a venue booking directly on the platform by means of instant payment with the AirPlus card. This single, centralised paymentThis reduces the administrative burden and offers greater flexibility when it comes to making payments on account. Consolidated invoices, easier reconciliation of transactions: tedious tasks are eliminated, and you get better visibility and accurate monitoring of expenditure.
" With Kactus, we offer a complete, integrated platform that combines agility, security and transparency" said Julie Troussicot, France Director of AirPlus International. " By entering into this partnership with AirPlus, we are confirming our determination to innovate and offer practical solutions to meet current business expectations" commented Arnaud Katz, CEO of Kactus.
