OptiMICE

your event payment journey with AirPlus 


Europe dominates the global market of Meetings, Incentives, Congresses, and Exhibitions (MICE) with the highest number of international association conference participants in the world.
 
What's more, meetings and events continue to be important for engaging and building loyalty with customers, employees, and members.
 
That said, the MICE business is complex, and for European finance leaders, the most pressing corporate payment issues to tackle are minimizing risk, simplifying ordering and payment processes, and optimizing payment processes.
 
We're here to show you how to optiMICE!
 

With our payment solution suite, you get the transaction data insights, cost control, and end-to-end spend visibility you need as a leader in Event Management, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, or Treasury.

Simple, as it is smart.

Benefits all stakeholders can count on

During the early stages of event planning, it's essential to make timely payments for securing the venue, booking hotel accommodations, and arranging flights all while staying within budget and following procurement guidelines.

Feeling overwhelmed already?

Rest assured, our payment suite offers the solution with:

  • Centralized, prompt payment guarantee for the event venue, when on-time (pre-)payment matters most
  • Convenient MICE platform integration for a smooth booking process
  • Cost control with pre-budget assignment and pre-authorization functionality settings
  • Compliant payment with corporate purchasing policies
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Your event planner has just found the perfect venue for the upcoming corporate gala. The catch? A hefty downpayment is due yesterday to secure this hotspot.

Navigating through limited cost transparency and high-pressure payment processes can feel like a rollercoaster ride.

With unexpected last-minute downpayment requests, worries about purchasing policy compliance as well as meeting Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) goals, it's easy to feel out of control.

But don't worry!

Our AirPlus payment solution suite transforms this experience from daunting to delightful with:

  • Full transaction transparency thanks to enhanced billing data quality with every payment and throughout any integrated system setup
  • Pressure-free payment processes thanks to a fitting form of centralized payment
  • Extra spend availability without cash flow consequences
  • Improved payment terms with additional DPO
  • Seamless integration into existing corporate processes and systems
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Event planning and finance can sometimes feel like sailing through stormy seas, facing challenges such as inflation, tight budget constraints, and complicated data reconciliation.

These hurdles, combined with lengthy contracting processes, tracking payment difficulties, and limited on-site payment visibility, may seem daunting even for seasoned professionals.

The AirPlus payment solution suite is the beacon on your horizon, offering:   

  • End-to-end expense visibility thanks to the implementation of the payment solution suite for centralized payment and reporting purposes pre-event, on-site, and post-event
  • Enhanced billing data quality with every payment transaction for optiMICEd spend overviews
  • Easy reconciliation and cost allocation with one consolidated statement displaying billing data for each transaction
  • Extended payment terms with additional DPO
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Your product suite for smart and simple MICE payments

Pre-event

Company Account:
Our UATP-based centralized payment solution providing in-depth additional data per payment.

Virtual Cards:
A central payment solution tailored to your needs. You can customize spending limits, validity periods, and add additional data per transaction with our Mastercard virtual cards.

On-site 

Office Card:
A Mastercard-based credit card, integrated with Apple Wallet and Google Pay, for centralized management of all unforeseen and last-minute employee expenses on site.

Corporate Cards:
Our Mastercard® credit cards for centralized management of your on-trip travel expenses.

Post-event 

Reporting:
Each transaction with the various centralized AirPlus payment solutions carries important billing details and expense data, bringing effortless reconciliation and detailed reporting while seamlessly integrating into your ERP system.

Thanks to the additional data coming with each payment, you benefit from full transparency of your MICE spend.

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The AirPlus partnership experience

At AirPlus, we're not just experts in streamlining your payment, settlement, and reconciliation processes — we also have a supportive partner network to enhance your experience.

Together, we offer cutting-edge solutions to enhance event management, improve cash flow, ensure compliance, accelerate processes, and provide complete data transparency for seamless reconciliation and analysis!

Wondering if AirPlus works with your preferred supplier? 

 

Success stories unveiled

Fashion use case

On the red carpet with AirPlus

A fashion case study

Unlock the secrets behind an international fashion brand with our exclusive user story about the need of large advance payments and the burdon of onsite expenses.  This isn't just any story — it's a backstage pass to the inspirations and challenges around the Oscar night.  Ready to be inspired?

Pharma use case

Next-level event payment care with AirPlus

A pharmaceutical case study

Explore how a pharmaceutical company transformed its flawed event planning process and impure reconciliation by elevating its event finance formula.  Eager to know about this successful experiment of partnering with AirPlus and integrating a MICE platform? 

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Navigating the payment waters with AirPlus

A manufacturing case study

Discover how this ship manufacturer set sail for success and turned the stormy seas of event payment into calm waters for their ship launch events. Due to unpredictable timing, these events usually require large payments on very short notice. Keen to see what lies beyond the horizon?

Schedule a free consultation call to find the best solution for your business!