Tripkicks

Tripkicks operates as a technology solutions provider for the corporate travel sector, offering an add-on platform designed to integrate with existing business travel programs. Founded in 2018 by Jeff Berk, Daniel Dobrott, and Bryant Waters, the New York City-based company aims to enhance the business travel experience by influencing traveler behavior at the point of booking. CEO Jeff Berk brings a background in management consulting, with expertise in business travel and procurement technologies, which has shaped the company's focus on addressing underserved areas in the market.

The company's core product is a software solution that plugs into corporate online booking tools (OBTs), such as SAP Concur. It provides travelers with real-time, actionable insights directly within their booking search results. This information includes destination intelligence, safety alerts, COVID-19-related entry requirements, and visa information, empowering employees to make more informed decisions. The platform also guides travelers toward company-preferred suppliers and cost-effective options by displaying dynamic spend targets and highlighting options that align with corporate goals. Revenue is generated primarily through a model where corporate clients pay a small percentage of the booked travel spend for using the Tripkicks modules. The company also utilizes a reseller channel, allowing travel management companies (TMCs) to offer its solutions to their clients.

Tripkicks' platform is designed to support various corporate initiatives. For sustainability, it can display carbon emissions data for flights, powered by Advito's GATE4 methodology, and suggest greener alternatives like rail instead of air for certain routes. It also supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) goals by identifying minority-owned lodging options. Furthermore, the system can be customized with company-specific messaging and even incorporate reward incentives for employees who make choices that result in cost savings. By delivering this data at the booking stage, Tripkicks helps companies improve policy compliance, reduce overall travel expenditures, and enhance traveler safety and satisfaction without replacing their existing technology infrastructure.

Keywords: corporate travel, travel management, policy compliance, expense reduction, traveler guidance, booking tool add-on, travel insights, sustainability, duty of care, travel technology