Grasp’s Memories of 2025
Every December, we look back at the most-read blogs of the year and wrap up the stories that shaped our industry. But this year, we wanted to do something different.
2025 wasn’t just a series of announcements or product releases. It was a year defined by moments that meant something to us. Moments of growth, connection, change, and pride. Moments that reminded us why we show up every day to help travel organizations move smarter, work faster, and stay connected through data.
Here are the highlights that touched us most deeply as a team, as partners, and as part of the global travel community.
On the Road
One of the most energizing milestones for us was stepping onto the floor of the inaugural Business Travel Show America in New York City. An event that not only exceeded expectations but reinforced how hungry the market is for innovation, open platforms, and practical solutions that meet travelers, corporates, and TMCs where they are.
It was a wonderful chance to see longtime clients face to face, shake hands with new partners, and reaffirm something important:
Travel is evolving but the relationships that hold the industry together matter more than ever.
Celebrating Our People: Honoring Legacies and Welcoming New Voices
2025 was also a year of meaningful transitions at Grasp.
We celebrated the remarkable careers of Tricia Fair and Susanne Czapek, two Graspers who retired after years of shaping the foundation of who we are. Their dedication, customer first mindset, and day-to-day presence left a lasting imprint. Their influence lives on in the culture they helped build.
And as we celebrated their journeys forward, we also welcomed incredible new talent:
New teammates who are already shaping our next chapter
Alex Gonzalez
Michele LaMarca
Each person who joins Grasp makes us better, not just in what we deliver, but in who we are.
Partnerships That Moved the Industry Forward
This year also marked an extraordinary milestone: our expanded collaboration with Mastercard, which opened the door to 80+ issuing banks and enabled even more organizations to streamline the complexity of payments, reconciliation, and corporate travel finance.
But it wasn’t just the scale of the partnership, it was the shared vision:
A belief that payments and data don’t sit on the edges of travel ecosystems anymore. They power them.
We also strengthened our strategic bench with the addition of two seasoned experts:
Together, they’ve helped sharpen our focus, expand our capabilities, and accelerate the future of what Grasp can deliver.
Looking Ahead to 2026
If 2025 was a year of change, 2026 will be a year of acceleration.
We’re excited about what’s coming: in AI, analytics, payments, automation, and in the continued evolution of the travel ecosystem. But more than that, we’re excited to keep working alongside the people who make this industry extraordinary.
This shared success wouldn't be possible without the trust and dedication of our partners, the commitment of our employees, and the continued support of our customers.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Here’s to another year of meaningful work, genuine connection, and shared success.
