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.

Thirteen social media and mobile tips for corporate travel
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Thirteen social media and mobile tips for corporate travel
By Viewpoints | October 5, 2010
Thanks to the growth of smartphones and the social web, today’s work force has developed new habits and high expectations. Read More
Amadeus and Concur solutions in sync
By Dennis Schaal | October 4, 2010
Making good on a February pledge, Amadeus and Concur integrated Amadeus e-Travel Management with Concur Expense. Read More
HRG tracks rail spending for savings in UK
By Dennis Schaal | September 17, 2010
With rail one of the fastest growing business travel categories in Europe, HRG introduced a new feature in its corporate-booking tool which enables corporations to monitor rail spend for savings. Read More
Day Four of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
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Day Four of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
By Viewpoints | September 16, 2010
Part Four - Deliver superior service at a profit. Read More
Day Three of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
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Day Three of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
By Viewpoints | September 15, 2010
Part Three - Engaging the traveler using smart mobile devices. Read More
Day Two of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
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Day Two of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
By Viewpoints | September 14, 2010
Part Two - Build a strategy around proactive service. Read More
Day One of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
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Day One of Four: Building a mobile strategy for business travel
By Viewpoints | September 13, 2010
Part One - Direct itinerary capture and processing. Read More
Carlson Wagonlit Travel launches The Savvy Traveler blog
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel launches The Savvy Traveler blog
By Dennis Schaal | August 3, 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel launched The Savvy Traveler blog, which it says is geared to provide tips and best practices for business and leisure travelers. Read More
NetJets taps Aircell for Wi-Fi service
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2010
NetJets intends to outfit its private jets with high-speed Internet service from Aircell. Read More
Cornerstone integrates TripIt for travel agency clients
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2010
Cornerstone Information Systems, which provides reservation management services to travel management companies, integrated TripIt and its itinerary management services as a "turnkey" solution for... Read More
Obama calls for less government travel -- How should travel industry respond?
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Obama calls for less government travel -- How should travel industry respond?
By Dennis Schaal | July 20, 2010
President Obama revealed today the federal government aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from "indirect sources," such as federal-employee travel and commuting, 13% by 2020. Read More
Eleven tips for making the iPad the perfect traveling companion
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Eleven tips for making the iPad the perfect traveling companion
By Glenn Gruber | June 29, 2010
Three months and three million iPads later it looks like Apple has a winner on its hands. Read More
TripWare introduces ad-free website with air booking fee
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TripWare introduces ad-free website with air booking fee
By Dennis Schaal | June 9, 2010
TripWare says it knows what road warriors hate: travel websites full of advertising and pre-checked travel extras. Read More
TRX upgrades corporate booking tool with TripIt, Facebook prompts
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TRX upgrades corporate booking tool with TripIt, Facebook prompts
By Dennis Schaal | June 4, 2010
If their companies let them, business travelers using the latest version of TRX's corporate-booking tool, RESX, can book their trips and then share them on TripIt and Facebook. Read More
North American, European corporations feel consumer pain on ancillary fees
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North American, European corporations feel consumer pain on ancillary fees
By Dennis Schaal | June 1, 2010
Consumers aren't the only ones wincing at checked bag fees -- some corporations are mulling pulling travel spending from airlines with heavy ancillary fees. Read More