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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.

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
If NDC is a first building block in airline retailing, what comes next?
Opinion / Distribution
If NDC is a first building block in airline retailing, what comes next?
By Tye Radcliffe - Accelya | February 10, 2025
Accelya's Tye Radcliffe argues that NDC is here stay and presents potential next steps as the airline industry's journey to retailing matures. Read More
Snowfall announces reset, relaunches as Junction
News / Technology
Snowfall announces reset, relaunches as Junction
By Andy Hoskins, BTN Europe | February 7, 2025
The company, whose difficulties have been documented in recent months, said Korelya Capital was helping to fund the relaunch, while other unspecified “existing and new investors” are also providing... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2025
Join the industry's leading thinkers at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona from June 10-12 to debate and dissect the latest developments, share insights and help formulate strategy. Read More
The future of the travel management company
News / Distribution
The future of the travel management company
By Phocuswright Research | February 4, 2025
In today’s competitive market for business travel services, the traditional travel management company is being challenged.  Read More
Naboo lands €20M for corporate events platform
News / Startups
Naboo lands €20M for corporate events platform
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2025
The France-based company plans to expand beyond Europe and provide a customizable, white-label platform events booking solution for larger companies. Read More
Business travel tech still not meeting employee expectations
News / Online
Business travel tech still not meeting employee expectations
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2025
The survey from Center found that while 88% of respondents reported having a written travel policy, employees are either unaware of them or ignore them, which makes compliance challenging. Read More
TravelPerk secures $200M, acquires expense management tech Yokoy
News / Technology
TravelPerk secures $200M, acquires expense management tech Yokoy
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2025
TravelPerk said its latest funding will go towards accelerating growth, including in the U.S. where it acquired AmTrav last year. Read More
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