Amadeus and CWT join forces to unveil Cytric Easy for U.S. corporate travel

Published on December 8, 2023

By: Rana Pratap

Amadeus is set to significantly expand its footprint in the U.S. corporate travel management market through a strategic collaboration with CWT, introducing Cytric Easy to clients. As a pioneering move, the global business travel management company will be among the first to introduce this innovative solution to the North American market, working closely with the forward-thinking travel technology provider to broaden its impact.

Integrated seamlessly into Microsoft 365, Cytric Easy revolutionizes the experience of planning and booking business travel. The solution allows users to book flights or rail trips and share them with colleagues without leaving everyday collaborative applications like Microsoft Teams. This integration minimizes disruptions in the workday, fostering increased productivity. Unique features such as “share my ride” not only help travelers save costs but also contribute to reducing their environmental footprint.

With Cytric Easy, travel managers gain the flexibility to display content, including NDC, from content aggregators or direct suppliers. This ensures that travelers consistently find options aligned with their travel policy. CWT, known for its early adoption of NDC-ready solutions, continues to lead in this space.

Dale Eastlund, Vice President, Supply Chain Partners at CWT, emphasized their commitment to creating a simple, efficient, and personalized business travel experience. He highlighted the importance of providing customers with greater choice through the myCWT platform and expressed pleasure in partnering with Amadeus to introduce Cytric Easy to the United States.

Paul de Villiers, SVP Global Business Travel Accounts at Amadeus, expressed delight in collaborating with CWT to bring Cytric Easy to a growing U.S. audience. He emphasized the solution’s role in enabling corporate travel managers to maintain spend control while meeting the diverse needs of business travelers. Cytric Easy provides access to an unparalleled inventory on an easy-to-use online platform, utilizing a robust policy engine to drive compliance and facilitate optimal booking decisions. Users can secure the best rates swiftly, ensuring a seamless online experience and a booking process that prioritizes compliance.