Miles Ahead in 2025: What's New with Concur Travel

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New Concur Travel: Miles Ahead in 2025

Explore the Concur Travel Product Update Series – Hosted by Misty Duran

Stay informed and empowered with our monthly video series, where Misty Duran—one of our in-house travel experts—shares the latest Concur Travel product updates. Each episode delivers timely insights into new features, enhancements, and tools designed to support Travel Managers and elevate travel programs.

🔖 Bookmark this page and check back every month for fresh episodes that keep you ahead of the curve!

Whether you're looking to optimize your travel strategy or stay informed on the newest capabilities, Misty’s got you covered.

Travel Product Release Updates

Ep8: Concur Travel’s Bold Transformation & Trip Booking Reimagined

Join Misty Duran and Ryan Demaray, Global Chief Revenue Officer, for an inside look at how Concur Travel is redefining the future of business travel. In this episode of Miles Ahead, we explore:

✅ Concur Travel’s major transformation

✅ What it means for travelers and travel managers

✅ Industry recognition from Business Travel Magazine and IDC

✅ A deep dive into our innovative feature: Trip Booking Reimagined

Discover how we're staying miles ahead with smarter, more intuitive travel solutions built for the future.

📲 Follow Misty on LinkedIn for updates and future episodes!

Ep7: Hotel Connectors Explained: Smarter, Richer Travel Choices

In this special edition, Misty Duran sits down with Louis Bouchayer, Head of Hotels at SAP Concur, to break down:

• How Hotel Connectors bring 11x more properties and 50% more amenities
• The power of TMC partnerships in delivering richer, more relevant hotel content
• What this means for user experience, sustainability, and payment options

Whether you're a travel manager, TMC partner, or just curious about the future of business travel—this is a must-watch.

Ep6: Welcome APAC to the New Concur Travel Experience!

We’re thrilled to welcome our APAC regions—including Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea—to the new Concur Travel experience. In this episode, we highlight exciting new features tailored for our Asian markets, including:

• Access to Singapore Airlines NDC content
• Domestic low-cost carriers content
• Pre-trip approvals
• Multi-city search and mobile booking flexibility
• Support for local currencies and regional travel needs 

https://sap.to/6053fYirh

Ep5: Smarter Travel Planning with AI: Request Assistant & Budget Authorization

In Episode 5, we dive into how SAP Concur’s new Request Assistant is transforming business travel planning. Powered by generative AI and real-time data, this tool delivers intelligent cost estimates for flights, trains, hotels, meals, and more—helping employees plan smarter while staying within budget. We also introduce Budget Authorization capabilities and Travel Advisories, giving travel managers and employees the insights they need to make informed, policy-compliant decisions. https://sap.to/6051fumD3

Ep4: Now Live in Australia & New Zealand: The New Concur Travel Experience

We’re excited to welcome Australia and New Zealand to the new Concur Travel experience! 🎉 Travelers in the region can now: 

-Access Qantas NDC content and avoid legacy Edifact GDS surcharges

-Enjoy a sleek, modern interface with one-way fare options; manage requests, approvals, and post-ticket changes—all from their mobile devices

-Sabre-connected customers can start using these features today. Support for Amadeus and Travelport GDS customers is coming soon.

We've partnered with regional carriers to build a solution tailored specifically for ANZ. Experience smarter, simpler travel—designed for you. https://sap.to/60594cXNz

Ep3: Business Travel Evolves with Low-Cost Carriers

In Episode 3, we share how we now have a direct connection with Ryanair, not requiring GDS or NDC. You can now book your Ryanair flight with an AMEX lodge card, and it doesn't require a CVV.

Ep2: Expanded Content and Travel Options

Episode 2 is focused on the expanded content within the new Concur Travel. This episode is recommended for customers who are still acclimating to the new Concur Travel. We will provide more current product updates in future episodes.

Ep1: New Booking Experience

Episode 1 is focused on the enhanced booking experience within the new Concur Travel. This episode is recommended for customers who are new to the enhanced user experience. We will provide more current product updates in future episodes.