2015 U.S.-Booked Air Volume: $51.2 million
Principal Air Suppliers: American, Delta
Principal Hotel Suppliers: Starwood
Principal Car Rental Suppliers: Avis, Budget
Principal Online Booking Tool: American Express Global Business Travel’s Axiom
Principal Card Supplier: American Express
Consolidated Global TMC: American Express Global Business Travel
Publicis Worldwide’s
U.S.-booked air volume declined modestly in 2015 from $53.1 million in 2014.
The advertising and public relations firm’s revenue rose 32 percent to €9.6
billion last year, though organic growth was a modest contributor. Publicis has
been an active acquirer and last year closed its purchase of Sapient, as well
as smaller firms across the globe. The Paris-based firm, with a presence in
more than 100 countries, employs 78,000 people worldwide.
Within the United States,
Publicis uses American Express Global Business Travel’s Axiom tool, powered by
Deem, for online booking. Outside the United States, Publicis travelers book
online using Concur. Publicis has made efforts to encourage videoconferencing and
has incorporated such options in its pre-trip approval process.