Bengaluru , June 19 : SAP Concur today announced the availability of the new Concur Travel experience for customers in India, marking one of the most significant evolutions of the SAP Concur travel platform in recent years. Designed to meet the changing expectations of today’s business travelers, the AI-powered experience delivers a faster, more intuitive way to plan, book, and manage business travel while helping organizations maintain visibility, compliance, and control.
As business travel continues to evolve across India, organizations are increasingly looking for solutions that balance employee experience with policy compliance, cost management, and sustainability goals. At the same time, SAP Concur’s 2026 Global Business Travel Survey found that 91% of Indian business travelers would use AI tools their company has not approved, while 73% prefer alternative AI tools to those provided by their organization. These findings underscore the growing demand for intelligent, integrated technologies that simplify travel planning and support better decision-making.
“Organizations need travel solutions that can adapt to changing traveler expectations while helping businesses maintain governance and efficiency,” said Charlie Sultan, President, Concur Travel at SAP Concur. “The new Concur Travel creates a foundation for continuous innovation by combining AI-powered capabilities with a connected travel and expense experience, enabling organizations to deliver better traveler experiences while maintaining visibility and control.”
Simplifying the travel experience
Built on a modern technology foundation, the new Concur Travel reimagines how business travel is planned, booked, and managed. Optimized booking and checkout workflows reduce the time required to complete travel arrangements, while seamless integration with SAP Concur expense solutions creates a connected process from booking through reimbursement.
The redesigned user experience delivers a consumer-grade interface across desktop and mobile devices, making it easier for travelers to search, compare, and book travel options while remaining compliant with company policies.
Intelligent travel management
The new Concur Travel provides access to richer travel content, including expanded airline options, enhanced hotel information, and detailed travel choices presented in a unified view. Advanced search capabilities help travelers quickly identify relevant options across airports, city locations, and preferred suppliers, creating a more efficient planning experience.
The platform also supports enhanced collaboration by enabling employees to share itineraries and travel details more easily, improving coordination across teams.
Supporting sustainability and compliance
As organizations place greater emphasis on responsible travel, the new Concur Travel provides increased visibility into carbon emissions and sustainable travel options. These capabilities help companies align travel decisions with environmental objectives while supporting reporting requirements.
Integrated approval workflows and policy controls strengthen spend governance and help organizations improve compliance without creating unnecessary friction for travelers.
Building the future of AI-powered travel
The launch of the new Concur Travel also lays the foundation for future innovations powered by SAP’s generative AI copilot, Joule. In the future, Joule will help users make more informed travel decisions by providing recommendations, estimating travel costs, and assisting with trip planning based on organizational data and traveler preferences.
Demand for connected AI experiences continues to grow. According to SAP Concur research, Indian business travelers most want AI tools embedded within existing workflows, including integrations with calendars and email (54%) and proactive booking notifications (53%).
By bringing together travel, expense management, and intelligent automation in a connected platform, SAP Concur continues to help organizations simplify travel management while creating better experiences for travelers, administrators, and finance teams alike.