Amadeus and BCD Travel collaborate to provide Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams

Amadeus has signed an expanded partnership with BCD Travel, making the global travel agency the latest reseller of Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams.

BCD Travel is an existing Amadeus Cytric reseller, and the expanded partnership now includes the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded in Microsoft Teams. Through the new integration, corporate travel managers will gain access to the benefits of Cytric Easy technology as part of BCD Travel’s portfolio.

By combining Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams with BCD Travel's global reach, more corporate travel managers will be able to offer a collaborative experience for business travelersThe direct benefits can be reduced travel costs, but also increased value on business trips through improved collaboration opportunities.

Thane Jackson, Senior Vice President, Supplier Management & Delivery, BCD Travel: We are very excited about this expanded partnership and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions like Cytric Easy through our open platform. This integration allows us to meet travelers where they are for quick and easy booking, while promoting program choices that reduce costs for our customers.”

Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams is a collaborative travel management tool that enables users to search, compare and book hotels, flights or car rentals without leaving Microsoft Teams. The solution gives users the ability to share travel information, including airport or train station transfers with Share My Transfer, minimizing planning time and maximizing efficiency.

Mark Cullen, Chief Commercial Officer, Amadeus Cytric: “As part of our mission to redefine the future of business travel, Amadeus offers a frictionless, intuitive and reliable experience through Cytric Easy. By integrating Cytric features into everyday collaboration applications such as Microsoft Teams we do the planning, booking and approval of flights, hotels and mobility more efficient than ever before.

BCD Travel strives to provide travelers with innovative tools that make them safe and productive on the road. The company partners with travel and purchasing managers to simplify the complexities of business travel, drive savings, and increase satisfaction.