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.

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | February 28, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
News / Technology
Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
By Matthew Parsons | February 27, 2025
When it comes to the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, technology and political issues appear to be playing more of a role in the decisions being made by authorities. Read More
Trip.com Group reports Q4 bookings growth for international and inbound travel
News / Online
Trip.com Group reports Q4 bookings growth for international and inbound travel
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025
The China-based online travel agency said outbound bookings have recovered to 120% of pre-COVID levels. Read More
British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation
News / Technology
British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025
The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency. Read More
Can a revolution fix the travel management world?
Opinion / Technology
Can a revolution fix the travel management world?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - T2Impact | February 24, 2025
Many TMCs are no longer fit for purpose. They are drowning in data, fighting archaic processes and stuck in a business model optimized more for survival than service delivery. Read More
Global Startup Pitch from Phocuswright/WiT returns for fourth year
News / Startups
Global Startup Pitch from Phocuswright/WiT returns for fourth year
By WiT | February 21, 2025
Last year's 10 Global Startup Pitch winners were plucked from more than 200 entries. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, NaviSavi, Cellpoint Digital and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, NaviSavi, Cellpoint Digital and more...
By PhocusWire | February 21, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Sabre attributes Q4 gains to bookings growth, reduced tech expense
News / Technology
Sabre attributes Q4 gains to bookings growth, reduced tech expense
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2025
Sabre said it is positioned for double digit growth in distribution bookings and central reservation system transactions in 2025. Read More
UK regulator reconsidering block on Amex GBT's acquisition of CWT
News / Distribution
UK regulator reconsidering block on Amex GBT's acquisition of CWT
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | February 19, 2025
In a supplementary report the CMA said further analysis showed CWT's "financial position is unlikely to improve, and it potentially faces a trajectory of losing more business than it will gain." Read More
Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
News / Technology
Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025
While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board. Read More
Air France-KLM partners with Amadeus for multi-million investment towards retailing
News / Technology
Air France-KLM partners with Amadeus for multi-million investment towards retailing
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2025
Air France-KLM is the fourth airline partner for Amadeus Nevio after Finnair, Saudia and British Airways. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | February 14, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025
Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company provides a corporate travel platform that includes online booking, expense management and payments. Read More
Dertour Group acquires remaining Hotelplan Group brands
News / Online
Dertour Group acquires remaining Hotelplan Group brands
By Morgan Hines | February 12, 2025
Following HomeToGo's acquisition of Interhome, Dertour Group has acquired the remaining Hotelplan Group businesses from Migros. Read More
Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale
News / Online
Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2025
The addition of Locale will bring the Mint House portfolio to 22 properties in 13 markets in the United States, which includes several new openings slated for this year. Read More
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