Relatively discreet since his acquisition by American Express GBTKDS is back in the spotlight. The specialist in business travel technologies is adding the following to its booking tool KDS Neo new features. These will be available from 8 July, targeting both business travellers and companies. In addition to extending the range of suppliers - a real race to the bottom for these players - which adds company of London taxis Addison LeeKDS focuses on intuitiveness and flexibility.
For example, trip duplication will enable travellers and travel assistants to save time on recurring journeys. An employee who knows the Paris-Tel Aviv will be able, with a single click, to duplicate a trip already made for new dates, applying the same parameters (class, hotel, etc.). Similarly, a travel assistant who books for different employees on the same journey can duplicate the trip for all the travellers concerned.
KDS Neo is also more flexible, allowing travellers tocombine different suppliers on the same route. In practical terms, it will now be easier to make return flights on two different airlines or in two different classes. It will even be possible to combine two modes of transport to reach your destination. Bordeaux with the new LGVand then return by plane with the Air France Shuttle, for example.
The company also benefits directly from this new update. In fact, KDS Neo aims to improve the supplier management and travel policy. With the " selection priority "The booking tool highlights establishments offering preferential rates based on the volume of trips. Employees are therefore encouraged to give preference to the hotels concerned, and at the same time to facilitate their own travel. steering purchasing policy. If the user nevertheless opts for another establishment, they must justify their choice to their manager for approval.
more choice, flexibility and customisation
" Business travellers and assistants are used to using solutions that are intuitive, ergonomic and easy to use in their day-to-day work. "says Sébastien Parent, Pre-Sales Director at KDS. " Today, they also want more choice, flexibility and personalisation in their working lives. We've risen to this challenge with the new Neo update, which optimises the user experience throughout the booking process. "he assures us.
