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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.

Lanes & Planes lands $35M in Series B funding
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Lanes & Planes lands $35M in Series B funding
By Morgan Hines | October 18, 2023
Software as a Service provider Lanes & Planes secures Series B funding led by Smash Capital as it seeks expansion. Read More
Anyplace raises $10.27M for remote work-friendly rentals
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Anyplace raises $10.27M for remote work-friendly rentals
By Derek Catron | October 18, 2023
The Launch fund spearheaded the funding round, which brings total funding for Anyplace — a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2021 — to $18 million.   Read More
Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors
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Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors
By Linda Fox | October 18, 2023
Apartool will use the funds for further technology development for the serviced apartment platform as well as geographic expansion. Read More
Hilton adds new digital solutions for business travel and events
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Hilton adds new digital solutions for business travel and events
By Mitra Sorrells | October 16, 2023
Hilton said SMEs account for about 85% of its business transient guests, and these new products are part of its commitment to “digitally transform the business travel experience.” Read More
DiDi Autonomous Driving lands $149M investment
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DiDi Autonomous Driving lands $149M investment
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023
The autonomous vehicle unit of DiDi plans to further its R&D and seek collaborations as part of its strategy to speed up the commercial use of autonomous driving technology. Read More
Assessing AI opportunities through the corporate travel lens
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Assessing AI opportunities through the corporate travel lens
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023
Technology experts discuss the potential gains and risks of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel world. Read More
Southwest Airlines, Spotnana partner on platform integration
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Southwest Airlines, Spotnana partner on platform integration
By Michael B. Baker — Business Travel News | October 11, 2023
The integration connects Spotnana to the Southwest Partner Services API, which provides access to the same content available via Southwest's website and its Swabiz online business travel booking tool.... Read More
Alaska Airlines unveils Airline Venture Lab to address challenges
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Alaska Airlines unveils Airline Venture Lab to address challenges
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023
Alaska's Airlines Venture Lab is looking to launch its first startup in 2024 and will focus on solutions to address friction in air travel. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups of 2019
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Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups of 2019
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2023
Sanctifly, Stay22, Lumo, Beyond, TravelPerk and GuestReady update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2019. Read More
Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion
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Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion
By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023
Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating. Read More
Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor
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Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023
The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises. Read More
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future
By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023
Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More
MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding
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MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
The Finland-based company provides hotels software to digitize the sale and management of their meeting and event spaces, integrated with property management systems.   Read More
Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels
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Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels
By Linda Fox | September 28, 2023
The top five U.S. airlines - Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest - generated ancillary revenue of almost $23 billion from loyalty programs in 2022. Read More
Accenture to pilot Amadeus Cytric Easy AI-powered chatbot
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Accenture to pilot Amadeus Cytric Easy AI-powered chatbot
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | September 26, 2023
Using Microsoft technologies including Azure Open AI Service's GPT models, Microsoft 365 and Teams, the AI assistant will be able help corporate travelers across their trip, including planning and... Read More
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