SAP Concur Travel is pioneering a transformative era in corporate travel, integrating new standards like the New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and introducing user-centric enhancements, effectively revolutionizing the travel experience for corporations worldwide.
SAP Concur, a renowned name in the field of travel, expense, and invoice management, has consistently reinvented the way corporations handle their travel requirements. Recognized for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive range of solutions, SAP Concur has won over businesses across the globe. Their vision for a future-ready approach to business travel was also highlighted at the 54th annual Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in 2023. This vision continues to propel their constant quest for innovation and enhanced user experience.
This recent alliance with Sabre, the first global distribution system (GDS) to power New Distribution Capability (NDC) content for SAP Concur Travel, solidifies their commitment to staying at the forefront of travel technology.
The Sabre and SAP Concur Alliance
Since the integration of Sabre’s Offer and Order APIs into SAP Concur in the last quarter of 2023, travel management companies (TMCs) and corporations using Concur Travel have gained an enhanced ability to shop, book, service, and fulfill NDC content from a diverse array of carriers through the Sabre GDS. The privilege of this collaboration lies in Sabre’s capacity to propel the transformation of all links in the travel value chain, leveraging the potential of NDC to its fullest.
Kathy Morgan, who serves as Vice President of Distribution Experience Product Management at Sabre Travel Solutions, shared the excitement and anticipation surrounding being the first GDS to power NDC for SAP Concur and the corporate travelers it serves. This partnership, she explained, will help propel the travel industry’s shift from traditional EDIFACT to NDC distribution, giving corporations access to more personalized offers and an elevated travel experience for their employees.
Beyond Technical Foundations
With the technical foundations of NDC already established, the spotlight is now on airlines and the innovative offers they can devise and distribute through NDC connections. Sabre’s partnership with SAP Concur Travel will not only shake up the distribution channels but also stimulate a change in industry processes and procedures.
The hope is that the widespread adoption of these new standards will positively impact the overall travel experience. Corporations will be able to offer a more personalized and efficient service, which will benefit travelers as companies strive to implement the most innovative and practical solutions on the market.
A Brighter Future for Corporate Travel
The collaboration between Sabre and SAP Concur is merely the first step in a series of planned travel-tech advancements. Other renowned platforms like Amadeus can expect similar updates by 2024. Furthermore, SAP Concur is slated to integrate with Travelport+ by the same year, a move that is anticipated to offer a wider range of services.
This integration also aims to ensure that users across various platforms—including Sabre, Travelport+, and Amadeus—have access to the most advanced corporate travel solutions by 2024. As business travel prepares for a significant transformation, SAP Concur Travel Solutions stays equipped and ready to lead the charge.
Indeed, with an array of new features and broader connectivity on the horizon, corporate travel’s future flashes promising brilliance. The integration of SAP Concur Travel and Sabre’s NDC capabilities is set to revolutionize the industry and provide a testament to the power that arises when technology and travel converge.
