The Business of Travel

Rethinking Corporate Travel with AI

Dec 29, 2025
Danielle Caviar, VP of Sales for BlockSky, shares insights on how her company is reshaping corporate travel through innovative partnerships, like the one with Kayak for Business. She highlights the benefits of blockchain technology for real-time data syncing and the importance of direct airline connections. Danielle discusses the modular integration approach and emphasizes cost reductions for clients in various industries. Furthermore, she delves into automated settlements and transparent pricing, promising significant savings for businesses.
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ANECDOTE

Partnering With Kayak For Business

  • Danielle explains BlockSky often partners with Kayak for Business to combine direct connections and TMC services.
  • She emphasises blockchain underpins real-time data sync across channels.
INSIGHT

Consumer Booking With Corporate Controls

  • BlockSky pairs consumer-grade booking (Kayak for Business) with corporate controls and blockchain-backed data synchronization.
  • This creates high direct-connection rates and seamless servicing across airlines and agents.
ADVICE

Plan For A 90–120 Day Implementation

  • Expect standard implementations to take about 90–120 days with a dedicated project manager handling integrations and testing.
  • Lean on the vendor for heavy lifting during phased rollout and hyper-care post-launch.
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