KAYAK for Business Partners with HQ to Power Global Ground Transportation
KAYAK for Business, a division of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG), has announced a strategic partnership with HQ to integrate global ground transportation services into its corporate travel platform. The integration leverages HQ's SummitGround® platform and HQ Connect™ network of 1,500+ vetted suppliers across 100+ countries.
KAYAK for Business has gained significant traction, being chosen by two of the top five firms from Business Travel News' 2024 Corporate Travel Top 100 list. The partnership enables business travelers to book flights, hotels, and ground transportation seamlessly while providing companies with comprehensive visibility into travel expenses.
KAYAK for Business, una divisione di Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG), ha annunciato una partnership strategica con HQ per integrare i servizi globali di trasporto terrestre nella sua piattaforma di viaggi aziendali. L'integrazione sfrutta la piattaforma SummitGround® di HQ e la rete HQ Connect™ composta da oltre 1.500 fornitori selezionati in più di 100 paesi.
KAYAK for Business ha ottenuto un notevole successo, essendo stata scelta da due delle prime cinque aziende nella lista Corporate Travel Top 100 del 2024 di Business Travel News. Questa collaborazione permette ai viaggiatori d'affari di prenotare voli, hotel e trasporti terrestri in modo fluido, offrendo alle aziende una visibilità completa sulle spese di viaggio.
KAYAK for Business, una división de Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG), ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con HQ para integrar servicios globales de transporte terrestre en su plataforma de viajes corporativos. La integración aprovecha la plataforma SummitGround® de HQ y la red HQ Connect™, que cuenta con más de 1.500 proveedores verificados en más de 100 países.
KAYAK for Business ha ganado gran popularidad, siendo elegida por dos de las cinco principales empresas en la lista Corporate Travel Top 100 2024 de Business Travel News. La asociación permite a los viajeros de negocios reservar vuelos, hoteles y transporte terrestre de manera integrada, ofreciendo a las empresas una visibilidad completa de los gastos de viaje.
KAYAK for Business는 Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG)의 한 부서로서, HQ와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 글로벌 지상 교통 서비스를 기업 여행 플랫폼에 통합한다고 발표했습니다. 이번 통합은 HQ의 SummitGround® 플랫폼과 100개국 이상에서 1,500개 이상의 검증된 공급업체로 구성된 HQ Connect™ 네트워크를 활용합니다.
KAYAK for Business는 Business Travel News의 2024년 Corporate Travel Top 100 리스트에서 상위 5개 기업 중 2곳에 선택되는 등 큰 성과를 거두고 있습니다. 이번 파트너십을 통해 비즈니스 여행자는 항공편, 호텔, 지상 교통을 원활하게 예약할 수 있으며, 기업은 여행 비용에 대한 종합적인 가시성을 확보할 수 있습니다.
KAYAK for Business, une division de Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG), a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec HQ pour intégrer des services mondiaux de transport terrestre à sa plateforme de voyages d'affaires. Cette intégration s'appuie sur la plateforme SummitGround® de HQ ainsi que sur le réseau HQ Connect™ regroupant plus de 1 500 fournisseurs sélectionnés dans plus de 100 pays.
KAYAK for Business a rencontré un grand succès, étant choisie par deux des cinq premières entreprises du classement Corporate Travel Top 100 2024 de Business Travel News. Ce partenariat permet aux voyageurs d'affaires de réserver vols, hôtels et transports terrestres en toute simplicité, tout en offrant aux entreprises une visibilité complète sur les dépenses liées aux voyages.
KAYAK for Business, eine Sparte von Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG), hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit HQ angekündigt, um globale Bodentransportdienste in seine Corporate-Travel-Plattform zu integrieren. Die Integration nutzt die SummitGround®-Plattform von HQ sowie das HQ Connect™-Netzwerk mit über 1.500 geprüften Anbietern in mehr als 100 Ländern.
KAYAK for Business hat erheblich an Bedeutung gewonnen und wurde von zwei der fünf führenden Unternehmen aus der Business Travel News Corporate Travel Top 100-Liste 2024 ausgewählt. Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht es Geschäftsreisenden, Flüge, Hotels und Bodentransporte nahtlos zu buchen und bietet Unternehmen umfassende Transparenz bei den Reisekosten.
- Partnership expands service offering to include ground transportation across 100+ countries
- Integration with HQ's network of 1,500+ vetted suppliers enhances service reliability
- Notable client success with two top-five firms from Corporate Travel Top 100 list adopting the platform
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KAYAK for Business expands service with HQ partnership, strengthening Booking Holdings' position in the lucrative corporate travel market.
This partnership between KAYAK for Business and HQ represents a strategic enhancement of Booking Holdings' corporate travel ecosystem. By integrating HQ's extensive ground transportation network covering 100+ countries and 1,500+ vetted suppliers, KAYAK creates a more comprehensive end-to-end business travel solution.
The significance lies in the timing and market positioning. KAYAK for Business has already secured two of the top five clients from Business Travel News' Corporate Travel Top 100 list, demonstrating significant enterprise-level traction. The ground transportation integration addresses a critical gap in their offering, allowing corporate clients to book flights, hotels, and now ground transportation in a single workflow.
For corporate travel managers, this consolidation of services provides enhanced visibility into travel spend and simplifies compliance. The one-platform approach reduces friction in the booking process while maintaining the control and transparency enterprises require for effective travel management.
This move strengthens Booking Holdings' competitive position against dedicated corporate travel platforms by creating a more complete service offering for business customers. The corporate travel market represents a high-value segment with more predictable booking patterns and higher average transaction values than leisure travel, making this a logical strategic enhancement for Booking Holdings' business portfolio.
New integration unlocks seamless car service booking for KAYAK for Business users
With this integration, business travelers using KAYAK for Business can now instantly book reliable ground transportation—whether taxi, rideshare or premium car services—across more than 100 countries. By tapping into HQ's SummitGround® platform and its HQ Connect™ network of 1,500+ vetted suppliers, KAYAK for Business delivers an end-to-end travel experience from flight to final destination, all in one place.
KAYAK for Business helps companies book, manage, and track business travel in one place. It has become the platform of choice for two of the top five firms on Business Travel News' 2024 Corporate Travel Top 100 list.
"We're thrilled to partner with KAYAK for Business," said Jeff LaFave, Managing Director at HQ. "This integration allows us to support millions of rides around the world through our trusted network of supply partners, advancing our mission to offer sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective mobility for global businesses."
"As we expand KAYAK for Business' global footprint, dependable ground transportation is critical to a frictionless journey for business travelers," said Florian Mueller, Senior Director, KAYAK for Business. "Integrating HQ's extensive supply network directly into our platform lets travelers book flights, hotels and ground transport in one smooth flow—while companies keep the control and transparency they need."
With KAYAK for Business and HQ, business travelers can secure flights, stays and now even more rides in one seamless flow, while giving companies full visibility into every trip and dollar spent.
About HQ
HQ is a global leader in enterprise solutions for corporate mobility, trusted by Fortune 500 companies to simplify and optimize ground travel. The company's SummitGround® platform provides centralized management, compliance, and cost control for business transportation, supported by HQ Connect™, a global network of vetted supply partners.
https://hqtravel.com
About KAYAK for Business
KAYAK for Business combines the power of the world's leading travel search engine with tools designed specifically for business travelers – serving companies of every size, from fast‑growing startups to global enterprises. For more information visit https://www.kayak.com/business/.
About KAYAK
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We also support business travelers with our corporate travel solution.
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