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.

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
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
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Moving beyond points: The state of hotel loyalty programs
News / Online
Moving beyond points: The state of hotel loyalty programs
By Marisa Garcia | May 28, 2025
Points-based hotel loyalty programs are not dead but they are evolving towards a hybrid offering of "instant, milestone and aspirational." Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Bolt, SITA, Google and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Bolt, SITA, Google and more...
May 23, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel
Opinion / Technology
4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel
By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2025
Mario Gavira outlines future scenarios amid the evolution of agentic AI in travel—and provides key recommendations for how OTAs can respond. Read More
28% of travel managers considering switching TMCs
News / Online
28% of travel managers considering switching TMCs
By Abby Crotty | May 20, 2025
Travel managers cited issues such as inconsistent service and poor tech functionality in a survey conducted in March by GBTA, Direct Travel, Spotnana and Troop Travel. Read More
Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
News / Online
Trip.com Group increases Q1 revenue, inbound travel bookings surge 100%
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2025
Trip.com Group said South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are some of the fastest growing source markets as it reported Q1 2025 earnings.  Read More
Meet the 19 finalists of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Meet the 19 finalists of the 2025 Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2025
Winners for each region will be chosen at Phocuswright Europe and then travel to WiT Singapore to pitch their companies to the audience there. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, Spotnana, Mews and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, Spotnana, Mews and more...
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
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