# Corporate AI Travel Programs Travel Manager Uses IBM Watson to Better Track and Plan Expenses By Justin Lam | Published 2018-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-manager References: [travelweekly](http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/310007/travelport-and-imb-claim-industry-first-with-ai-platform) & [itnewsafrica](http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2018/08/travelport-ibm-launch-ai-travel-platform/) Developed in a partnership between [Travelport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelport) and [IBM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apptio), [Travel Manager](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-wiz) is a new corporate AI travel platform developed to help businesses manage corporate spending and expenses. Available through the IBM Cloud, this new travel-focused platform leverages IBM Watson AI to track, analyze, and predict travel costs in a single place. The advanced AI featured in Travel Manager stands apart from other AI services by utilizing cognitive computing and predictive data to engage in "what-if" scenarios to handle travel planning and expenses. In terms of human interaction, Travel Manager features an interactive dashboard that easily showcases all avenues of travel spending. This interactive dashboard, combined with the intelligent AI, positions Travel Manager as the future of corporate travel as the sophisticated AI is better equipped to handle a myriad of challenges. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Corporate AI Travel Programs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing AI-powered travel management platforms that leverage advanced cognitive computing and predictive data to optimize corporate spending and expenses. - **IBM Watson AI:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of IBM Watson AI in other industries beyond travel, such as healthcare or finance, to revolutionize data analysis and decision-making processes. - **Interactive Dashboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Further developing intuitive and interactive dashboards that streamline information and offer real-time insights to enhance decision-making in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Travel Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying AI and predictive analytics to revolutionize travel expense management, optimize spending, and streamline travel planning processes for businesses. - **Cloud Computing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of cloud computing platforms, like IBM Cloud, to facilitate the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions in different industries. - **Data Analysis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing advanced AI technologies, such as cognitive computing and predictive data analysis, to transform data-driven decision-making processes in various industries beyond travel management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Travel Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartrip-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-ai-trip-creator.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartrip-ai-travel-assistant.md) - [AI Travel Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trazzeo.md) - [AI Travel Advisor Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelport.md) - [AI Expense Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-expense-tracker.md) - [Smart Travel Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iplanai.md) - [AI Travel Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-travel-assistants.md) - [AI Expense Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spend-wisely.md)