Booking.com is strengthening its integration into the world of business travel by teaming up with AirPlus International. Using virtual cards issued by the German specialist in corporate payment solutions, companies can now generate a Mastercard number to enable their employees to pay for their accommodation via the Booking.com for Business platform. " This collaboration between AirPlus and Booking.com is promising news for travel managers, who are increasingly aware of the tangible improvements in the process of booking and paying for hotels for business travellers. "explains Michiel Verhaagen, Executive Director Global Sales & Country Management at AirPlus.
With 29 million listings, including over 5.7 million houses and flats, Booking.com offers a wide choice of accommodation. This also has an impact on the adoption of travel policies, with mobile executives not hesitating to book hotels via the online hotel reservation specialist that are more in line with their expectations or at cheaper rates than those offered via their corporate solutions.
The integration of AirPlus virtual cards into the Booking.com for Business platform enables companies to strengthen the application of their travel policy while providing greater visibility over expenditure. Now to be settled centrallyAll bookings are accompanied by detailed information on a single billing statement. Another benefit is simplified expense management. For companies that are already customers, AirPlus says that setting up a personalised Booking.com for Business account only takes a few minutes.
" With more choice and flexibility for travellers, a simplified reporting and reconciliation process and greater transparency for companies - a win-win situation for all parties "says Ripsy Bandourian, Senior Director of Partnerships at Booking.com. For her part, Julie Troussicot, Managing Director of AirPlus France, points out that "we are very proud of our partnerships with AirPlus. With this new partnership, AirPlus is further expanding its acceptance to become a fully integrated part of the business traveller ecosystem. "
