Provides Unique Solutions for Canadian Market and 61 Other Countries

San Francisco, CA, May 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deem launched today customized content and features optimized for the specific needs of Canadian travelers, as part of its Work Fource solution. Deem Work Fource now includes content and inventory specifically customized for Canadian point of sale and is available for French Canadian speakers.

“Deem is a truly global business travel booking solution, with over 61 countries last year alone,” said John F. Rizzo, President and Chief Operating Officer, Deem. “Our customers and partners have been asking for localized content and technologies for Canada and we’re pleased we can deliver fully personalized solutions for the market.”

Canadian travelers can now book one-way tickets on multiple airlines such as Porter and Air Canada in a single PNR, using the split ticketing functionality, have access to localized content such as Via Rail and Deem’s newly launched branded fare product from Air Canada, Porter and Westjet.

“Deem is consistently rolling out features and content that help us to provide the best service to our corporate customers in Canada,” said Jacinthe Ladouceur, Vice President and General Manager, Canada, American Express Global Business Travel. “We believe in offering our customers options when it comes to an OBT provider, and look forward to offering theses latest benefits to our travel managers and their business travelers.”

 “The business travel industry focuses a lot of their attention on the U.S. market to the detriment of Canadian businesses and travelers,” said Todd Kaiser, Vice President, Group Lead Travel, Deem. “With Deem Work Fource we have created a dynamic and customized solution that serves all continuants in the travel eco-system and gives Canadian business travelers exactly what they want.”

Deem Work Fource is a suite of travel booking and management tools for the business traveler, travel manager, travel management company and supplier. Deem Work Fource brings beautiful design, machine learning and customization together to provide the business travel ecosystem with a dynamic and seamless platform - all the way from shopping and booking to applying policy and managing costs. Deem Work Fource is available on desktop and mobile, in IOS and Android.

 

Learn more at deem.com

 

 

About Deem

The most difficult part of any business trip is too often the trip itself. It shouldn’t be. Deem makes it painless for the traveler to get down to business without distraction, simpler for the travel manager and management company to keep track of all the moving parts, and easier for partners to get the information they need to stay competitive.

The Deem Work Fource platform is designed for the entire business travel ecosystem using machine learning, AI and predictive analytics. Deem’s suite of tools range from a dynamic traveler booking platform, travel manager cost controls, travel agency service technology and supplier revenue opportunities, including the world’s largest car service affiliate network and operator solutions.

Deem’s Work Fource Platform services more than 35,000 corporate customers in 61 countries, speaking 15+ languages - including the world’s largest travel management companies. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices in Bangalore, India, is backed by leading venture capital funds, as well as corporate and private equity investors.

 

 

About American Express Global Business Travel

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) equips companies of all sizes with the insights, tools, services and expertise they need to keep their travelers informed, focused and productive while on the road. With approximately 12,000 employees and operations in nearly 120 countries worldwide, American Express GBT empowers customers to take control of their travel programs, optimizing the return on their travel and meetings investments, while, more importantly, providing extraordinary traveler care.

 

 

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Tahnee Perry, VP, Marketing
Deem
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tahnee.perry@deem.com