Hubli COO Mark Nunan spoke with Monisa Cline from the Global Business Travel Assocation (GBTA) at their GBTA Convention 2024 in Atlanta.
Mark Nunan discussed Hubli’s global booking platform and trends in the meetings market. Here are key highlights from the interview:
🌍 Hubli is a global platform with over 200,000 meeting spaces.
📈 The company sees a trend toward flexible work arrangements and return to office strategies.
🏢 Hubli's new solution called "Office Connect" enables booking of internal meeting spaces.
🔗 Hubli is enhancing connectivity with venues through a new Venue Connect API.
💳 The platform is simplifying payment processes with virtual card payments.
📄 Electronic contracting streamlines the booking process for small meetings.
🚀 Hubli plans to expand its team, especially in the U.S., over the next year.
Key Insights:
🌐 Global Reach: Hubli’s extensive database of meeting spaces allows organizations to facilitate a seamless booking experience worldwide. This positions Hubli as a crucial player in the global meetings market.
💼 Flexible Work Trends: The shift towards hybrid working models is prompting companies to reconsider office space utilization, creating demand for flexible booking solutions.
🤝 Office Connect Solution: This innovation addresses the need for teams to connect easily, highlighting Hubli’s focus on user-friendly solutions that adapt to modern work environments.
⚙️ Integration with Venues: The Venue Connect API enhances efficiency by providing quicker responses from venues, a critical factor for organizations looking to streamline their operations.
💰 Simplified Payments: By automating payment and invoicing processes, Hubli is tackling common financial hurdles that organizations face, making meeting planning less cumbersome.
✍️ Easier Contracting: The new electronic contracting process alleviates administrative burdens, making it easier for teams to organize small meetings without extensive paperwork.
📈 Team Growth Plans: Hubli’s intention to expand its workforce indicates confidence in market growth and the ongoing demand for innovative meeting solutions.
