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.

Phocuswright’s 2024 guide to travel innovation and tech
News / Technology
Phocuswright’s 2024 guide to travel innovation and tech
By Phocuswright Research | February 5, 2024
The Phocuswright report from a team of researchers looks at the most significant innovation trends in travel technology and distribution for 2024 and beyond.   Read More
WeTravel expands platform with multi-product launch
News / Technology
WeTravel expands platform with multi-product launch
By Derek Catron | February 1, 2024
The travel business management platform is launching features to assist travel businesses in converting more bookings and managing travel logistics.   Read More
CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
News / Online
CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024
The chief executive discusses Amex GBT’s goals and challenges, including the industry coming together for bold and aggressive changes to address sustainability.   Read More
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
News / Distribution
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2024
American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that coming from its website and mobile app. Read More
How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy
News / Technology
How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy
By Morgan Hines | January 25, 2024
Travel companies are shaking up their C-suites to adapt to new needs being brought on by generative AI. And the changes go further than creating new roles. Read More
InteleTravel acquires global events agency MGME
News / Online
InteleTravel acquires global events agency MGME
By Derek Catron | January 24, 2024
The deal comes less than a year after InteleTravel acquired corporate travel alliance Hickory Global Partners; the company seeks to leverage its shared resources.   Read More
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
News / Startups
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024
TravelPerk plans to put the funds towards boosting its platform with new inventory capabilities as well as the launch of new business travel services and further product automation driven by artificial... Read More
Middle East business travel platform Tumodo raises $35M
News / Startups
Middle East business travel platform Tumodo raises $35M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2024
Founded in 2023, Tumodo said it already works with 100 companies in the MENA region and aims to expand to 25 countries worldwide by 2026. Read More
Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024
News / Startups
Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2024
Travel investors Derive Ventures and Inovia share insight on the funding landscape for 2024 with additional perspective from travel startups. Read More
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
Opinion / Technology
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
By Mario Gavira | January 16, 2024
Mario Gavira discusses whether we're in the midst of a pivotal moment that will see the rise of a new platform allowing us to interact and harness artificial intelligence. Read More
Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
News / Distribution
Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
In April 2023, American Airlines removed many of its lowest fares from traditional distribution channels enabling only working with NDC channels to access the content. Read More
Gray Dawes Group acquires travel management company VCK Travel
News / Technology
Gray Dawes Group acquires travel management company VCK Travel
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024
Gray Dawes Group, a U.K.-based corporate travel management specialist, has made its third acquisition in less than a year. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Eco.mio helps companies guide employees to choose greener travel options
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Eco.mio helps companies guide employees to choose greener travel options
By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2024
 Founded in 2021, Eco.mio helps companies achieve their climate goals and bring travel costs down using an add-on to existing booking tools. Read More
How global consumer trends are impacting travel
News / Distribution
How global consumer trends are impacting travel
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024
We look at how Euromonitor's global consumer trends are playing out in the travel industry. Read More
ConnexPay – Launch Travel Innovation winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
ConnexPay – Launch Travel Innovation winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | January 3, 2024
ConnexPay is a payments technology company that integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making payments – inside a single platform. It was a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2020.... Read More
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