According to the company’s executives, AmTrav saves clients time, headache and money by integrating travel services in one connected platform. Client relationships operate on what execs call a “simple” contract, and one login gives client teams access to all a2b/AmTrav travel tools and services including booking, service, reporting, duty of care and account management. AmTrav continually improves the a2b platform so client teams can find the itineraries they want, get accurate real-time travel and safety data and great service “whether it’s noon or midnight,” the company said.

A2b/AmTrav identified its biggest innovation in 2021 as its Gather tool. They called it “the modern way to book guest and meeting travel.” The platform minimizes forms, phone calls and emails by operating with a travel invitation system for candidates, consultants and meeting attendees. These traveler types use the invite to book themselves within the parameters and policies set by their host, with supplier agreements and payments applied.

Air: Global distribution system and New Distribution Capability content. Full array of air offers in display, from basic economy and economy fare brands up to premium economy, business and first class including all Southwest fares. Bookers can book for themselves or others. They can filter for details like seat type and dimensions, WiFi speed, entertainment and free bags. Travel policies, discounts and approvals are automatically applied. Unused tickets are applied with one click.

Accommodation: Bookers can see all hotels and many rates per hotel, with travel policy, approvals and negotiated rates automatically applied. Bookers can view results on a map or in a list and filter by hotel chain, star class, location and more. Virtual card and prepaid options are offered for payment, plus certain prepaid merchant rates sourced from a third party.

Rail: Pulls in Amtrak U.S. rail content, displays Amtrak itineraries and fares alongside flight options.

Car: Bookers see rental car options in a map or list display, with filters and details on car size, location, vendor, with travel policy, approvals and supplier discounts applied. AmTrav facilitates clients’ direct billing agreements for rental car payment.

NDC & Direct Connect: AmTrav was the launch partner for Southwest Airlines’ and American Airlines’ NDC content in 2020, enabling the full array of Southwest and American flights, fares, ancillaries and corporate bundles with full operational support including exchanges, refunds and unused ticket tracking and application. Additionally, AmTrav sells Spirit Airlines content via NDC and Expedia prepaid hotel rates.