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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.

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: NomadHer
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: NomadHer
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
NomadHer is the community app for solo female travelers, encouraging safe travel. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripstax
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripstax
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
TripStax is a fully connected modular stack of proprietary business travel applications, powered by a central data processing architecture that consumes, enriches and manages all business traveler... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
ZentrumHub is a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection. Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Amadeus revenue hits €1.5B in Q3
News / Technology
Amadeus revenue hits €1.5B in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2024
Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto said company aims to be "undisputed aggregator" of NDC volumes for airlines. Read More
Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
News / Technology
Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024
New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More
Progress in air travel digital wallets as live test completed
News / Technology
Progress in air travel digital wallets as live test completed
By Matthew Parsons | November 5, 2024
The latest test of digital identity was carried out during a round-trip Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong International Airport and Japan’s Narita International Airport. Read More
Mews acquires meetings and events technology specialist Quotelo
News / Technology
Mews acquires meetings and events technology specialist Quotelo
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2024
Quotelo is the tenth acquisition for Mews Ventures, which most recently acquired HS3 in Germany in May. Read More
Gray Dawes grows in Australia with acquisition of Verve Travel
News / Online
Gray Dawes grows in Australia with acquisition of Verve Travel
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2024
The acquisition, which is Gray Dawes' sixteenth in recent years, is part of the growth strategy for the United Kingdom-based TMC and brings its turnover to more than £600 million.  Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024
Sixteen of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named part of our list. Read More
Supporting neurodiversity in the travel technology sector
Opinion / Technology
Supporting neurodiversity in the travel technology sector
By Maria Von Foerster - RightRez | November 4, 2024
Maria Von Foerster, CEO of RightRez, discusses how the travel technology sector can welcome and benefit from the neurodiverse community. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Uber Business, Accelya, Concur and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Uber Business, Accelya, Concur and more
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Sabre described as "different company" as Q3 gains reported
News / Distribution
Sabre described as "different company" as Q3 gains reported
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2024
Sabre has reported gains across both its travel and hospitality solutions business units in the third quarter of 2024, with total revenue in the quarter up 3%. Read More
Chauffeur service provider Blacklane receives $65M investment
News / Technology
Chauffeur service provider Blacklane receives $65M investment
By Morgan Hines | October 29, 2024
 The company said the Series G round is its largest investment to do. It plans to se the funding to accelerate growth with a focus on the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Read More