Addressing Indian corporate priorities, Rituraj Chaturmohta, Sr Country Manager – India & South Asia, Uber for Business, said 63% of companies are focused on cost optimisation, but the approach has evolved. “Optimisation is not about cutting travel; it’s about cutting waste,” he said, pointing to grey spends caused by clunky tools. True savings, he added, come from leakage control and policy-compliant, experience-led platforms.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.

