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: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more...
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
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Amadeus reports Q1 profit increase despite global instability
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2025
Amadeus reported revenue increases across its air distribution, air IT solutions and hospitality technology business units in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
By Diane Merlino | May 6, 2025
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers. Read More
Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
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Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025
Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Trainline acquires rail and bus ticket seller Trenes.com
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Trainline acquires rail and bus ticket seller Trenes.com
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2025
U.K.-based Trainline plans to use its Platform One tech to drive more customers for Trenes.com, improve the user experience and create a more seamless experience. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...
By PhocusWire | April 18, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies
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The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies
By Phocuswright Research | April 16, 2025
The first of a Phocuswright Research series on The New Age(nts) Trend looks at how AI impacts company operations with panelists from Anna Jaffe from Mobi.ai, Bobby Healy from Mann and Meili and Tim... Read More
Latin America-based corporate travel startup Onfly raises $40M
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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