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.

OYO acquires Novascotia Boutique Homes
News / Startups
OYO inks first acquisition deal with Novascotia Boutique Homes
By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2018
Indian hospitality company OYO is broadening its portfolio of properties with the acquisition of Novascotia Boutique Homes.   Read More
VisaHQ Fliggy Worldpay Lianlian Pay
News / Online
New partnerships facilitate tourism for Chinese travelers and businesses
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
China’s travel market is projected to grow 9 to 11% annually for the next several years according to Phocuswright’s China Online Travel Overview from December 2017. Read More
Routehappy content NDC Exchange
News / Distribution
Routehappy content is now part of the NDC Exchange
By Mitra Sorrells | March 14, 2018
Airline rich content from Routehappy is now integrated in NDC Exchange, an industry-owned marketplace designed to facilitate adoption of IATA’s New Distribution Capability for air fares and ancillary... Read More
TripActions raises $51M to fix “severely broken” corporate travel system
News / Distribution
TripActions raises $51M to fix “severely broken” corporate travel system
By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2018
TripActions believes it has a solution to reinvent business travel by giving travelers more choices, better support and incentives to spend wisely.    Read More
hipmunk updates
News / Technology
Hipmunk redesigns flight search tool, debuts new meetings function
By Jill Menze | March 8, 2018
Hipmunk is stepping out with two notable updates to its services around how users search for and book travel. Read More
wrapup march 5 2018
Notated News / Technology
HomeToGo, Utrip, Vacasa and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | March 5, 2018
In today’s wrap-up of news in brief… HomeToGo expands South American presence… Cape Air and Utrip launch AI travel planning tool… MeetingPackage.com unveils dynamic pricing strategy… Bd4travel and... Read More
Voice tech in travel, part 1: Brand adoption
News / Technology
Voice tech in travel, part 1: Brand adoption
By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2018
The days of typing search terms into a browser or clicking through drop-down menus may be fading. Rising in their place is a much more natural interface: voice. Read More
QOTW: Something about binding travel together
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about binding travel together
By PhocusWire | February 23, 2018
Quote from Niklas Andreen, senior vice president and managing director of hospitality and digital at Travelport. Read More
Advantage report TMCs and technology
News / Technology
Travel management cos must embrace high-tech while maintaining high-touch services
By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2018
The role of travel management companies is evolving, driven by the rise of new technology and the changing demands of business travelers.   Read More
Sony Japan taxi app
News / Technology
Sony developing AI ride-hailing system for Japanese cab companies
By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2018
Sony has announced plans to offer artificial intelligence technology to six taxi operators in Japan.   Read More
wrapup february 21 2018
Notated News / Technology
Travelport, Egencia, Yapta and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | February 22, 2018
In today's wrap-up of news in brief: Travelport adds NDC-enabled content… Egencia expands rebooking services… RedAwning debuts voice assistant… Yapta partners with Amadeus… Read More
Uber Express Pool shared ride launch
News / Technology
Uber launches new cheaper shared ride option
By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2018
Uber users in six cities will now have a new option when they open the app.    Read More
Traxo Marketplace launch
News / Online
Traxo launches marketplace to manage corporate travel data
By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2018
Corporate travel managers looking to uncover off-channel bookings now have an additional tool to streamline the process.    Read More
Travel buyers show modest support for NDC (but many still have no idea)
News / Distribution
Travel buyers show modest support for NDC (but many still have no idea)
By Kevin May | February 14, 2018
A year ago, just 11% of travel buyers in a survey said they believe IATA's New Distribution Capability is "a good thing" for the industry. Read More
New generation of business travellers demand new generation tech
From Our Partners / Technology
New generation of business travellers demand new generation tech
By Sponsored Content | February 14, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Dr Martin Buck, senior vice president for Messe Berlin GmbH. Travel technology has tremendously changed the way we travel, from sharing our photos on social media to voice Read More
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