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.

VIDEO: Airline distribution matures and moves on
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Airline distribution matures and moves on
By Kevin May | January 3, 2019
It was a fairly eventful 2018, even by the standards set in airline distribution over recent years. Read More
Startup Stage Trip Loop
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Loop coordinates group travel, with and without internet
By Mitra Sorrells | January 2, 2019
Trip Loop consolidates information related to group travel, such as hotel reservations, transportation, events and a closed communication network, in one platform, which can be accessed even when... Read More
VIDEO: Farelogix on being acquired by Sabre and taking NDC forward
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Farelogix on being acquired by Sabre and taking NDC forward
By Kevin May | December 19, 2018
By his own admission, Farelogix CEO Jim Davidson knows that the agreement to sell the business to Sabre caused a few laughs and raised many eyebrows. Read More
VIDEO: Hopper on growth, the impact of NDC and the value of being app-only
News / Technology
VIDEO: Hopper on growth, the impact of NDC and the value of being app-only
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2018
2018 was a big year for Hopper. The app-only price prediction and booking platform picked up $100 million in Series D funding in October and rolled out its hotel service to more than 40 markets. Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2018 India executive interview
News / Distribution
VIDEO: MakeMyTrip and Yatra on the future of the Indian travel market
By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2018
Cheap smart phones, cheap data and a proliferation of mobile payment options are spurring massive adoption of mobile shopping in India.   Read More
VIDEO: AirHelp - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: AirHelp - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 6, 2018
Machine learning: AirHelps' bots in charge of handling claims. Read More
Study indicates move away from direct booking among business travelers
News / Technology
Study indicates move away from direct booking among business travelers
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2018
Business travelers in Europe are moving away from direct booking channels, according to new research. Read More
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #16
News / Online
PODCAST: PhocusWire PundIT Show #16
By Kevin May | November 30, 2018
The second our podcasts recorded during The Phocuswright Conference in Los Angeles is now available. Read More
VIDEO: Jeff Katz on a new path for connectivity
News / Technology
VIDEO: Jeff Katz on a new path for connectivity
By Kevin May | November 28, 2018
Jeff Katz is an enigmatic figure in the travel industry, having overseen a string of business and considered by many as an important thinker in the development of the modern sector. Read More
VIDEO: Old and new players on the changing face of corporate travel
News / Online
VIDEO: Old and new players on the changing face of corporate travel
By Jill Menze | November 27, 2018
What needs to change in the backbone of the corporate travel industry in order to improve the service level to the customer? Read More
Airplus partners with Pana for app-based booking and payment service
News / Technology
Airplus partners with Pana for app-based booking and payment service
By Linda Fox | November 23, 2018
Travel payments specialist AirPlus International is hoping to improve the travel process for non-employee business travel following a partnership with Pana. Read More
Lola and Amex GBT partnership
News / Online
Lola gets crucial leap into mainstream corporate travel with Amex GBT deal
By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2018
One year after repositioning itself as a tool for corporate travel management – a pivot from its initial launch in 2016 as a consumer app - Lola.com is moving deeper into that space through a new... Read More
QOTW: Something about achieving true automation
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about achieving true automation
By Kevin May | November 9, 2018
Quote from David Thompson, CITO of American Express Global Business Travel, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More
tripactions-seriesc-funding
News / Startups
TripActions raises $154M to boost R&D, claims unicorn status
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
TripActions, a corporate travel management startup, has raised $154 million in Series C funding, saying its value has shifted to over $1 billion. Read More
Technically Speaking - David Thompson of Amex Global Business Travel
Interview / Technology
Technically Speaking - David Thompson of Amex Global Business Travel
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2018
For our November theme, PhocusWire talks to technology heads on the challenges of their roles and the rapid pace of change in travel technology and distribution. Read More