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.

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...
By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Turning AI potential into smart deployment in travel
From Our Partners / Technology
Turning AI potential into smart deployment in travel
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2025
Wenrix chief strategy officer Rob Brown explains what it takes to move from AI experimentation to scalable execution. Read More
15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
News / Technology
15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025
The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint. Read More
Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com
News / Online
Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com
By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025
After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing solutions platform Spacest.com. Read More
Startup Stage: StaySaavy wants to ensure guests don't overpay for hotel stays
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: StaySaavy wants to ensure guests don't overpay for hotel stays
By Abby Crotty | July 2, 2025
Powered by artificial intelligence, StaySaavy monitors hotel prices in real time and rebooks travelers' accommodations if the price drops. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM Travel, Traveltek, SAP Concur and more...
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Navan files for confidential listing in the United States
News / Distribution
Navan files for confidential listing in the United States
By Michael B. Baker | June 23, 2025
Navan, formerly TripActions, reportedly filed for a confidential IPO just under three years ago but declined to comment on specifics at the time. Read More
Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
News / Online
Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty
By Morgan Hines | June 18, 2025
Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain, personalization and more. Read More
The evolving role of AI in business travel
News / Technology
The evolving role of AI in business travel
By Mark Frary | June 18, 2025
In the year since the 2024 Business Travel Show Europe, we have seen a torrent of AI-related announcements and launches in the business travel sector. Read More
DerbySoft launches flight technology solution
News / Technology
DerbySoft launches flight technology solution
By Morgan Hines | June 17, 2025
Jason Sui, who co-founded PKFare which was acquired by DerbySoft last year, will take the reins as divisional CEO for flights at DerbySoft. Read More
Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
News / Online
Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
By Abby Crotty | June 17, 2025
Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara shared his candid opinions on the travel industry in an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
Lyft goes corporate with Carlson Wagonlit deal
News / Technology
Lyft goes corporate with Carlson Wagonlit deal
By Bernadette Giacomazzo
Lyft continues to prove itself a direct threat to the likes of Uber with this latest Carlson Wagonlit deal. Read More
Top investors in travel tech 2025
News / Technology
Top investors in travel tech 2025
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025
For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel technology and asked some of those investors to share details on their strategies and outlook. Read More
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Introducing the winners of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2025
Nine travel tech startups will now travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore in October. Read More
The top investors in travel tech in 2025
News / Technology
The top investors in travel tech in 2025
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2025
For the third consecutive year, PhocusWire has tracked the top investors in travel tech as a barometer of the ecosystem's health and a gauge of market sentiment. Read More
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