Corporate travel on the go: introducing Sam, your pocket travel assistant
New technology is putting the power of corporate travel management in your pocket
The world is rapidly evolving and the travel industry is no different. The power of technology is changing the nature of corporate travel and how enterprises automate processes such as booking approvals, reporting and expense tracking. Any large organisation that wants to remain competitive should check whether its travel management company is keeping up with these developments and offering the right blend of human expertise and technology. Meet Sam Sam is a highly interactive, travel-savvy and anticipatory “Smart Assistant for Mobile” that uses a conversational interface to answer questions, make recommendations and perform actions. Sam helps business travellers before, during and after their trips with itinerary management, air and hotel bookings, flight updates, local city and country information, local weather and restaurant suggestions, security notifications, ground transport, driving directions, immigration advice and vaccination requirements. It gets even better: the more ...
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