PredictX wins Business Travel Innovation Faceoff Europe 2025 Award
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PredictX has won a tense 10-way battle to be crowned the Business Travel Innovation Faceoff Europe 2025 award winner at this year’s Business Travel Show Europe.
The competition is an inspiring showcase of the newest technologies and developments reshaping the managed travel landscape. Each of the 10 entrants presented their products, technology solutions and services across a two-day programme of seven-minute presentations. The audience included a panel of expert judges alongside travel buyers and bookers and each entrant was invited to detail how their innovation addresses current challenges and opportunities for managed business travel, meetings and business travellers.
The winner, PredictX, is a global leader in travel and expense analytics. It works with large corporates to provide actionable data and predictive analytics to enable travel leaders to excel in their role.
Commenting on the award, Simon Woods, SVP Global Sales, PredictX said, “Winning means so much to our entire team. We're constantly improving our products to deliver exactly what corporate travel and expense leaders are looking for and Business Travel Show Europe offers the opportunity to meet clients and show them our latest innovations which is so valuable.”
Business Travel Show Europe marketing director Jonathan Carter-Chapman added, “This year was incredibly exciting and the quality of entrants really raised the bar for the standard of innovation across the business travel industry. I would like to congratulate all the finalists on securing a place in the shortlist and in particular the team at PredictX for their well-deserved win. The pace of technology development across the industry is rapid and we look forward to seeing the impact that PredictX and all the entrants make on the lives of business travel managers and travellers in the future.”
This year’s shortlist included:
- Altour – Offers AI-powered tools that uses conversational technology to simplify and accelerate the booking process
- Blockskye – Brings blockchain transparency to travel booking, empowering buyers with control and cost savings
- FareAudit – Real-time fare auditing to prevent overpayment
- Front – AI-powered communications platform that unites contact centre tools, inboxes, and collaboration in one workspace
- Planned – A platform that brings real-time event data together for smarter, simpler sourcing
- PredictX – Blends machine learning with intuitive dashboards and automation to supercharge travel manager productivity
- Roamr – Reimagines hotel stays with a global hosted travel network, turning business trips into meaningful cultural exchanges
- SkyLink – Conversational AI for booking business travel via Slack and Teams
- The Cozm – Automates cross-border tax and visa compliance using AI, helping global mobility teams stay one step ahead
- Zenmer – Zenia, the company’s multilingual agentic AI, handles everything from bookings to itinerary changes in natural conversation
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This year’s judges were:
- Bala Chandran - Co-Founder and CEO, Lumo, winner of the 2024 Business Travel Innovation Faceoff Europe Award
- Lenny Hornsby -Travel & Travel Technology Manager, Deloitte
- Karen Hutchings - Founder, Cobb & Hutch Consulting
- Carin Morin – Regional Travel Manager EMEA, Service Now
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Business Travel Show Europe is the leading business travel event in Europe. It returns on 24-25 June 2026 at Excel, London.
Business Travel Show America launches 15-16 October 2025 at the Javits Center, New York. Hosted by the BTN Group, this inaugural event builds on over three decades of expertise from the successful Business Travel Show Europe. Featuring tailored appointments, thought-provoking educational sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities, it’s where travel and meetings buyers can shape the future of corporate travel. Visit www.businesstravelshowamerica.com for more details.
Business Travel Show APAC returns to Singapore 14 – 15 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Organised by the BTN Group, the show connects buyers and suppliers from Asia Pacific, the US, UK, and Europe. With expertly crafted content developed by the BTN Group’s 40+ years of industry expertise, the event features insightful sessions, cutting-edge innovations, and dynamic networking formats. Co-located with The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, it’s a must-attend for travel and meetings professionals. Visit www.businesstravelshowapac.com for details.
