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.

Flight Centre open to TMC acquisitions as corporate travel market consolidates
News / Finance
Flight Centre open to TMC acquisitions as corporate travel market consolidates
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2026
Chris Galanty, global CEO of the corporate divisions at Flight Centre, addressed questions about M&A strategy during the company's earnings call to share its full-year 2026 financial results. Read More
Spotnana acquires Troop to consolidate transient travel, meetings and events
News / Online
Spotnana acquires Troop to consolidate transient travel, meetings and events
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2026
The companies first partnered in 2022 to automate meeting location selection and travel booking capabilities and combine them into a single workflow. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...
By PhocusWire | August 21, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants
News / Technology
Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants
By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2026
Perk launched its MCP connector last month to link AI assistants and corporate travel software. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Mews, Agoda, Spotnana and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Mews, Agoda, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges
News / Technology
Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges
By Linda Fox | August 14, 2026
Phocuswright Europe 2026 provided a platform for three companies—TravlrID, TrustYou and The Hotels Network—to share examples of AI in action and debate challenges. Read More
Earnings roundup: Uber, Amex GBT, Ixigo and more...
News / Finance
Earnings roundup: Uber, Amex GBT, Ixigo and more...
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2026
In addition to PhocusWire's regular quarterly earnings coverage, we rounded up results from other big names in the global travel industry. Read More
Sabre ups 2026 guidance as Q2 exceeds expectations
News / Finance
Sabre ups 2026 guidance as Q2 exceeds expectations
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2026
Sabre's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter came in at $143 million, up 21% year over year, helped by a decrease in labor cost. Read More
AI and technology investment driving business travel growth
News / Distribution
AI and technology investment driving business travel growth
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2026
Figures from the GBTA Business Travel Index Annual Global Report and Forecast revealed spend is predicted to increase 7.2% in 2026 while the volume of trips will increase 1.3%. Read More
Startup Stage: Bizey wants to streamline T&E
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Bizey wants to streamline T&E
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2026
Mumbai, India-based Bizey wants to eliminate manual expense workflows with automated processes. Read More
Navigating the future of OBTs in an AI-driven travel industry
News / Technology
Navigating the future of OBTs in an AI-driven travel industry
By Mark Frary | August 4, 2026
Business travel has reached an "inflexion point" on the use of AI, with companies determining how to best incorporate the technology. Read More
Report: Travelers want AI personalization, not unchecked autonomy
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: Travelers want AI personalization, not unchecked autonomy
By Amadeus | August 3, 2026
Amadeus’ Tailored Horizons report explores how U.S. travelers want AI to personalize trips, where they trust the technology and why control and transparency matter. Read More
Engine acquires Options Travel to build modern OBT
News / Technology
Engine acquires Options Travel to build modern OBT
By Abby Crotty | July 31, 2026
Engine and Options Travel started working together nine months ago, with Engine now developing an AI-native OBT for TMCs. Read More
BCD Travel invests in corporate travel AI platform Amgine
News / Finance
BCD Travel invests in corporate travel AI platform Amgine
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2026
The investment expands an existing partnership between BCD and Amgine confirmed in July 2025. Read More
U.S. tech-first travel brands pay engineers up to 35% more than hospitality groups
News / Finance
U.S. tech-first travel brands pay engineers up to 35% more than hospitality groups
By Morgan Hines | July 28, 2026
Travel Tech Talent pointed to the 2026 U.S. Department of Labor filings, which show a discrepancy between equivalent software development roles. Read More
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