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.

Travel’s leading investors split on role of AI in dealmaking
News / Finance
Travel’s leading investors split on role of AI in dealmaking
By Matthew Parsons | October 6, 2026
Certares, Revolution and General Catalyst are betting on AI in travel in different ways. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
By PhocusWire | October 5, 2026
Find out what PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2022 have been up to, including who raised, who sold and who stalled. Read More
Lobby, Crewfare win People's Choice Awards at the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Lobby, Crewfare win People's Choice Awards at the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
By WiT | October 2, 2026
Lobby and Crewfare will showcase their innovations at The Phocuswright Conference 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia, Mindtrip, Yanolja and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Expedia, Mindtrip, Yanolja and more...
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
BizTrip AI launches on Claude, ChatGPT
News / Technology
BizTrip AI launches on Claude, ChatGPT
By Abby Crotty | September 23, 2026
BizTrip said the move better positions the company as AI changes how enterprise software reaches end users. Read More
Travel's stolen data problem: Why cybercriminals want booking details
News / Technology
Travel's stolen data problem: Why cybercriminals want booking details
By Marisa Garcia | September 23, 2026
Ordinary customer and business data can become raw material for targeted phishing, impersonation and extortion in travel, and agentic AI may further accelerate attacks. Read More
How leading travel companies are strengthening margins in 2026
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How leading travel companies are strengthening margins in 2026
By Airwallex | September 22, 2026
A new Airwallex report explores how travel companies are protecting margins by managing FX exposure, payments, working capital and financial operations. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Klook, Omio, Amadeus and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Klook, Omio, Amadeus and more...
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration
News / Distribution
Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration
By Julie Sickel - BTN | September 10, 2026
The integration gives corporates access to real-time pricing, inventory and detailed property content across Marriott's global portfolio. Read More
Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities
News / Technology
Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2026
Navan reported total revenue up 25% to $233 million and gross booking value up 45% to $3 billion in Q2 fiscal year 2027 earnings. Read More
The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
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The untapped value of high-intent travel traffic
By Stay22 | September 10, 2026
Transportation platforms can unlock more value from high-intent traffic by using traveler signals to drive incremental revenue beyond the ticket. Read More
The agentic traveler: Is travel ready for AI booking demand?
From Our Partners / Technology
The agentic traveler: Is travel ready for AI booking demand?
By Cathy Walsh | September 7, 2026
AI is moving from travel inspiration to transaction. New Phocuswright research reveals who is ready to book through AI and what travel companies need to do now. Read More
Amadeus is working with Anthropic to help developers access content
News / Technology
Amadeus is working with Anthropic to help developers access content
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026
The partnership announcement comes weeks after Amadeus shut down its self-service APIs portal for developers. Read More
Human-in-the-loop servicing shouldn’t be the end goal for travel
From Our Partners / Technology
Human-in-the-loop servicing shouldn’t be the end goal for travel
By Amir Balaish, Wenrix | August 31, 2026
As AI improves, travel companies should move beyond human validation of complex servicing toward autonomous execution that is accurate, scalable and fast. Read More
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
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