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.

Strengthening agency relationships through smarter commission payments
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Strengthening agency relationships through smarter commission payments
By Noelani Schroy, Onyx CenterSource | June 24, 2026
Explore how smarter hotel commission payments can reduce friction, build agency trust and turn back-office processes into a competitive advantage. Read More
Travel’s payment complexity is pushing innovation forward
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Travel’s payment complexity is pushing innovation forward
By PhocusWire | June 23, 2026
Travel’s payment complexity is fueling the next wave of innovation, from virtual cards to embedded finance. Read More
Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption
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Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption
By Cathy Walsh | June 23, 2026
Separate surveys from Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show highlight growing investment in artificial intelligence as travel companies look to manage disruption, improve traveler experiences... Read More
Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips
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Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips
By Cathy Walsh | June 18, 2026
The deal gives Navan a deeper presence in Brazil and advances its strategy of expanding internationally through regional travel management acquisitions. Read More
Combining travel and tradition: Trip.Biz forging a new path for TMCs
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Combining travel and tradition: Trip.Biz forging a new path for TMCs
By Mark Frary | June 16, 2026
Trip.Biz CEO Dr. Tao Song discusses how technology, AI and high-touch service are reshaping TMCs as business travel demands evolve. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Startup Stage: Bliink targets Southeast Asia's SME business travel market
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Startup Stage: Bliink targets Southeast Asia's SME business travel market
By Cathy Walsh | June 8, 2026
The startup is building an AI-powered corporate travel platform designed to bring managed travel services to small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia. Read More
Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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