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: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
By PhocusWire | June 21, 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
5 ways the airline industry can make dynamic offers succeed
Opinion / Distribution
5 ways the airline industry can make dynamic offers succeed
By Rich Kassner - ATPCO | June 21, 2024
Data will help airlines deliver a dynamic offer that's more targeted to customers' preferences and optimized for their businesses. Read More
Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round
News / Startups
Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Eco.mio provides a browser extension that helps companies guiding their employees to greener business travel decisions. Read More
Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool
News / Technology
Sabre Hospitality deploys first generative AI tool
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
SynXis Concierge.AI will initially be used by Sabre’s customer care and delivery team to improve the serve it provides the company's hotel customers. Read More
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
News / Online
TravelPerk acquires AmTrav as it looks to North America expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Along with the acquisition, TravelPerk has received a credit facility of up to $135 million provided by Blackstone and Blue Owl.   Read More
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
News / Technology
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
On the eve of the Business Travel Show Europe, PhocusWire catches up with corporate travel executives on the progress of artificial intelligence in the past year. Read More
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Etraveli, Cloudbeds, Spotnana
News / Online
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Etraveli, Cloudbeds, Spotnana
By PhocusWire | June 14, 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
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
News / Technology
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
By D.J. Catron | June 12, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry.   Read More
Steve Singh steps into CEO role at Spotnana
News / Technology
Steve Singh steps into CEO role at Spotnana
By Elizabeth West - BTN | June 11, 2024
Spotnana founder and CEO Sarosh Waghmar will continue as the company's chief product officer. Read More
Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
From Our Partners / Technology
Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
Navan's director of travel management, Ben Custance, explains current challenges and opportunities in business travel management. Read More
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
News / Distribution
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2024
Mystifly’s Smart Selling Platform (SSP) delivers source-agnostic air selling, servicing and revenue optimization.   Read More
Partnership with Priceline ushers Ramp into business travel booking
News / Online
Partnership with Priceline ushers Ramp into business travel booking
By D.J. Catron | June 10, 2024
The finance operations platform’s launch of Ramp Travel expands its services to include travel booking for the companies it works with. Read More
Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
News / Online
Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024
While Booking.com for Business has struck up some new partnerships, other OTAs are building out their business travel offerings with additional products and services. Read More
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
News / Startups
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024
The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries. Read More
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
News / Online
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
HotelHub analyzed 15 million hotel bookings dating back to 2022, revealing an uncertain business travel environment driven by persistent inflationary pressures.   Read More
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