Business Travel News

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the business travel sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on corporate travel management, technology trends, expense systems, strategies, executives and positions in the market.

The business travel landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by hybrid work models, sustainability goals, and digital transformation. At PhocusWire, we provide the most relevant business travel news—analyzing how corporations, travel management companies, and technology providers are rethinking policies, platforms, and experiences for the modern traveler.

Insights on corporate travel policies, trends, and innovation

Our coverage focuses on the tools and strategies shaping corporate mobility, from booking and expense platforms to duty of care and traveler wellness. We follow the latest developments in AI-driven personalization, ESG reporting, and the integration of business and leisure travel services, offering a full view of how the sector is adapting to the ever changing industry.

Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport
News / Finance
Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport
By Cathy Walsh | June 3, 2026
The corporate travel platform, owned by Travelport since 2023, will continue operating independently under its current leadership following the transaction. Read More
Perk secures $300M in finance for product and technology investment
News / Finance
Perk secures $300M in finance for product and technology investment
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026
Perk said the new credit facility reflects lender confidence in its "vision and strategy." Read More
Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Meet the 17 finalists of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | May 29, 2026
Finalists will compete in person at Phocuswright Europe, and winners from each region will deliver showcase presentations at WiT Singapore. Read More
Why alternative lodging is the future of business travel
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Why alternative lodging is the future of business travel
By Pauline Houston, Onyx CenterSource | May 21, 2026
Alternative lodging is becoming a strategic category in business travel. Learn what that means for cost savings, sustainability and employee wellbeing in 2026. Read More
Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner on global business travel platform
News / Online
Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner on global business travel platform
By Cathy Walsh | May 20, 2026
The companies plan to integrate booking, payments and servicing into a single offering designed to reduce friction in corporate travel programs. Read More
Expedia Group expands Meta partnership amid push to connect social, booking
News / Technology
Expedia Group expands Meta partnership amid push to connect social, booking
By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2026
 The expanded collaboration follows the recent news that Expedia is a partner with TikTok for its new in-app booking, a sign of the OTA's focus on growing its B2B distribution strategy. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Emburse, Agoda, NextTrip and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Emburse, Agoda, NextTrip and more...
By PhocusWire | May 15, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Reframing travel plumbing: NDC, MCP as tech stack allies
News / Technology
Reframing travel plumbing: NDC, MCP as tech stack allies
By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2026
MCP has the potential to bolster NDC’s impact, enhancing access to content and streamlining integration, according to industry stakeholders. Read More
Airline retailing realities in 2026
News / Technology
Airline retailing realities in 2026
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2026
Interaction between systems and seamless integration with passenger service systems are top challenges for airlines trying to become better retailers. Read More
Amadeus reports Q1 revenue, operating profit increases
News / Distribution
Amadeus reports Q1 revenue, operating profit increases
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2026
The company said its growth slowed in March because of the conflict in the Middle East adding that the short-term future is hard to call.  Read More
Sabre reports Q1 revenue, air bookings gains
News / Distribution
Sabre reports Q1 revenue, air bookings gains
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2026
The company said its Q1 results had exceeded its outlook. Read More
Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
News / Finance
Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026
The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half of the year. Read More
Startup Stage: Altitude AI wants to modernize unmanaged business travel
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Altitude AI wants to modernize unmanaged business travel
By Cathy Walsh | May 4, 2026
The startup is building an AI-powered business travel platform designed to help companies without dedicated travel teams book trips and control travel spend. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Kayak, Roomex, Fareportal and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Kayak, Roomex, Fareportal and more...
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
News / Technology
Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2026
The company said its platform has expanded in the past year to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend.  Read More
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