Gazzebo to preview first AI-powered marketplace for corporate travel procurement
- Gazzebo
- Jul 19
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 4
Gazzebo, the first AI-powered marketplace purpose-built for corporate travel procurement, will debut its platform in Denver on July 22nd.
While the official launch is still ahead, this exclusive first look offers buyers and suppliers the opportunity to experience Gazzebo’s functionality and vision before it goes live.
Gazzebo was designed by travel and procurement veterans to modernize the way buyers source and engage with suppliers. The platform replaces outdated RFx methods like spreadsheets, email threads, and inconsistent proposal formats with verified supplier data, real-time buyer support, and AI-powered automation.
The showcase will give procurement professionals an exclusive preview of how Gazzebo simplifies sourcing workflows, delivers better-aligned supplier matches, and enables smarter, faster decision-making, all within one centralized marketplace. More details on platform access, early adopter enrollment, and official release timing will follow post-event.
“I built Gazzebo because the corporate travel industry has never had a true system for managing the RFx process,” said Jeff Urban, Founder of Gazzebo.
Gaining traction with Travel Buyers and TMCs
In the lead-up to the Denver preview, Gazzebo has secured the interest and support of dozens of early adopter TMCs across North America. During the event, Gazzebo will begin onboarding participating TMCs to create their company profile pages and prepare for initial beta testing with select corporate buyers.
Simultaneously, Gazzebo has been actively collaborating with travel buyers across a range of industries, gathering critical insights that have directly shaped the platform’s RFx workflows, filtering tools, and advisor network, ensuring the marketplace is aligned with real-world procurement needs.
“I’ve spent my career helping buyers navigate the complexities of travel procurement. What excites me about Gazzebo is how it brings structure to the process, helping buyers go from overwhelmed to confident, and from searching to sitting down with the right, vetted partners.” said Leslie Andrews, Gazzebo’s Lead Buyer Advisor.
Core features at launch
GIA – Gazzebo’s Intelligent Assistant: AI-powered insights for sourcing decisions, available 24/7
Verified Supplier Profiles: Pre-filled, standardized data so buyers can compare capabilities apples-to-apples
Buyer Matching Surveys: Smart intake forms that connect buyers to the best-fit suppliers based on real needs
Advisor Network: Human guidance from procurement and travel professionals available to assist verified buyers
Free Access for Buyers: Gazzebo remains 100% free for verified procurement professionals
What’s coming next: Expanded Categories
Gazzebo launches with a focus on Travel Management Companies (TMCs) but will rapidly expand to include a wide range of travel-related services in the coming year:
Airlines
Hotels
Car Rentals
Black Car & Chauffeur Services
Online Booking Tools (OBTs)
Payment & Virtual Card Providers
Travel & Expense (T&E) Platforms
Sustainability & ESG Partners
Risk Management & Traveler Safety Solutions
Visa & Immigration Services
Meetings & Events (M&E) Sourcing Platforms
Traveler Wellness & Experience Tools
Localization & Translation Services
Mobile Travel Apps & Trip Disruption Tools
Procurement & Sourcing Consultant
Looking ahead: Verified references & mobile app launch in 2026
In early 2026, Gazzebo will introduce Verified References—a first-of-its-kind feature that allows buyers to view peer-submitted reviews directly within supplier profiles. Buyers will also be able to privately message others who’ve left feedback, fostering trusted peer-to-peer collaboration and more confident sourcing decisions.
At the same time, Gazzebo will launch its mobile app, giving buyers real-time access to GIA, our AI-powered assistant. From mobile sourcing and RFx tracking to personalized supplier insights, buyers will be able to search, compare, and engage—anytime, anywhere.
Together, these updates mark the next evolution of smarter, more transparent business travel procurement.
Media Contact:
Laurie Johnson
Marketing & Communications