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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.

Latin America-based corporate travel startup Onfly raises $40M
News / Startups
Latin America-based corporate travel startup Onfly raises $40M
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2025
Brazil-based Onfly, founded in 2018, aims to streamline and digitize corporate travel and expense management, now working with more than 2,000 companies. Read More
BizAway acquires Aervio, boosts travel management tech offering
News / Technology
BizAway acquires Aervio, boosts travel management tech offering
By Linda Fox | April 14, 2025
Aervio said its business travel optimization platform uses natural language processing to fulfill requests and can reduce search, booking and billing time by 90%. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M
News / Technology
Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M
By Morgan Hines | April 10, 2025
The raise will allow the Denmark-based company to create its Sustainability Suite 3.0, which will include new tools for businesses to limit their carbon footprint. Read More
Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
News / Startups
Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
By Abby Crotty | April 8, 2025
The latest round of funding will help the London-based startup expand in Australia and the APAC region. Read More
TBR expands footprint with acquisition of EuroChauffeur
News / Distribution
TBR expands footprint with acquisition of EuroChauffeur
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025
The deal is a first for Scotland-based TBR, which aims to grow through acquisition in the coming months. Read More
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
News / Technology
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More
Travel bracing for impact of tariffs
News / Distribution
Travel bracing for impact of tariffs
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WIT | April 4, 2025
Travel leaders from the investment community and beyond provide their perspective on how tariffs might impact the industry. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
News / Startups
Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
Venture capitalist Steve Singh and Bungalow Capital co-led funding for Juno, which was developed by Pana founders Devon Tivona and Sam Felsenthal. Read More
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
News / Technology
AI drives cost savings in corporate travel, despite implementation challenges
By Abby Crotty | April 1, 2025
A new report from Serko and Sabre surveyed 300 travel managers from U.S. organizations to evaluate the current state of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel sector. Read More
Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business
News / Online
Homelike shuts down after 10 years in long-stay business
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2025
Homelike announced $14 million in funding in 2018 and subsequently launched in the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2025
 Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
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Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | March 26, 2025
For Schubert Lou, chief operating officer at Trip.com, 2025 marks a defining moment for the travel industry, given the full return of Asia and AI acceleration. Read More
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
News / Startups
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons | March 26, 2025
Hospitality brands are addressing the shifting post-pandemic landscape and what it means for digital nomads and remote workers. Read More
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