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.

AI Insights: Generative AI in business travel
News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI in business travel
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2023
Amex GBT's chief technology officer David Thompson shares insights on the company's work with generative artificial intelligence. Read More
Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges
News / Technology
Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2023
Luis Maroto, president and CEO of Amadeus, joined Phocuswright Europe 2023 to talk about the economy, distribution developments and potential growth opportunities for the company. Read More
The power of an “ecosystem approach” in hospitality
From Our Partners / Online
The power of an “ecosystem approach” in hospitality
By Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter - Amadeus Hospitality | June 20, 2023
Find out how today's traveler expectations are catalysts for change and how the hospitality industry can adapt in the coming years to deliver more seamless journeys.   Read More
Mitigating travel risk for LGBTQ+ employees
Opinion / Online
Mitigating travel risk for LGBTQ+ employees
By Andrew Devereux - Healix | June 15, 2023
Companies need to understand how to properly support LGBTQ+ employees, especially during business travel and long-term work assignments.  Read More
Air Canada and Sabre reach distribution and retailing agreement
News / Distribution
Air Canada and Sabre reach distribution and retailing agreement
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2023
The partnership means Sabre-connected travel agents will be able to access Air Canada's NDC content in the coming months. Read More
Top investors in travel tech 2023
News / Startups
Top investors in travel tech 2023
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023
This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have participated in at least four non-debt funding rounds or at least three rounds of at least $10... Read More
Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia
News / Startups
Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia
By Linda Fox | June 12, 2023
The Germany-based company is working to produce synthesis gas, the combination of CO2 and water, used to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Read More
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023
News / Startups
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023
This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have participated in at least four non-debt funding rounds or at least three rounds of at least $10... Read More
Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers
News / Technology
Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2023
Actor Edward Norton joined the event, saying young people “should be mad,” while he also applauded Uber's use of its platform to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Read More
Brazilian travel tech company Onfly raises $16M
News / Startups
Brazilian travel tech company Onfly raises $16M
By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023
Onfly provides companies with an end-to-end corporate travel and expense management software platform and will utilize the funds to scale sales and marketing efforts and build new products   Read More
Frontdesk acquires short-term rental operator Zencity
News / Startups
Frontdesk acquires short-term rental operator Zencity
By Derek Catron | June 6, 2023
The purchase is part of a plan to expand Frontdesk’s inventory of furnished apartments maintained to hotel standards that can be rented for nights, weeks or months at a time.   Read More
LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
News / Online
LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2023
Research from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their safety, up from 65% in 2022. Read More
Phocuswright debuts updated interactive travel data tool
News / Online
Phocuswright debuts updated interactive travel data tool
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2023
Known as Phocal Point, the platform makes it easy for users to create custom interactive charts and interpret travel data by segment, channel, device, region and country.   Read More
Uber adds enhanced option for business travelers
News / Online
Uber adds enhanced option for business travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2023
Uber said its Uber for Business unit saw 40% growth year over year in Q1 this year, and it is continuing to experiment with ways to appeal to business travelers. Read More
Visa wait times remain top concern at U.S. travel conference
News / Online
Visa wait times remain top concern at U.S. travel conference
By Johanna Jainchill – Travel Weekly | May 31, 2023
A meeting between destination leaders and officials from the State Department at U.S. Travel’s annual IPW conference is giving travel leaders hope that the backlog on long visa wait times will soon be... Read More
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