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In the news: How BCD is investing in AI that powers insights, not just interfaces
A recent Skift article, “AI in Corporate Travel: BCD Focuses on the Plumbing, Not the Flash,” shines a spotlight on how BCD Travel is investing in AI systems and processes that help power smarter travel programs.
BCD partners with SkyLink to deliver AI-powered chat assistant
Business travelers want speed and simplicity. Travel managers want program compliance and cost control. With our new industry-first partnership with SkyLink, BCD Travel is delivering all three – and more – by innovating how travel gets done.
Ensure inclusive travel for LGBTQIA+ employees
Over half of corporate travel buyers don’t provide specific support for LGBTQIA+ travelers – a gap that poses real risks. BCD’s Mandy Jolley highlights simple steps to create inclusive travel programs that protect employees and strengthen duty of care.
Data insights boost travel program efficiency: Survey
Just collecting travel program data isn’t the goal – acting on it is. That means understanding the story that data reveals and turning it into actionable insights.
Virtual payments made easier: BCD expands strategic partnership with Conferma
The collaboration speeds up hotel payment automation and invoice processing, adds more value for clients, and supports the ongoing shift to digital tools in business travel.
State of the industry: Business travel trends every travel manager should know about
The midpoint of the year marks a fan favorite on the Connections podcast – the State of the Industry episode featuring BCD Senior Vice President Rossana Martin. A global sales leader with 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Martin returns to unpack the biggest developments shaping corporate travel in 2025.
BCD’s 2025 Making a Difference projects are underway
Making a Difference continues to be a highlight of our year – and a clear reflection of the values our people bring to BCD every day. Here’s a quick look at some of the inspiring projects already in motion.
One-stop travel hub: TripSource® brings everything into a single, seamless platform
Here’s how TripSource by BCD Travel simplifies travel for both travelers and arrangers – offering a streamlined, hassle-free experience while giving travel managers a centralized way to guide, manage, and support their teams.
3 ways BCD puts AI to work for managed travel programs
Our AI capabilities help travel programs solve daily challenges, deliver value for organizations, and improve traveler experiences.