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.

Cornerstone teams with Traxo on better business travel data
News / Technology
Cornerstone teams with Traxo on better business travel data
By Derek Catron | August 11, 2023
Cornerstone Information Systems plans to integrate Traxo’s out-of-channel travel bookings into its data and automation products.   Read More
Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
News / Online
Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
With global business travel staging a comeback after years of uncertainty, Mastercard’s survey of travel decision makers identifies opportunities to support transformation.   Read More
Business travel pivots: From leakage to leverage
From Our Partners / Online
Business travel pivots: From leakage to leverage
By Vineet Taneja - Brex | August 10, 2023
The modern employee experience using tools and technology should be intuitive, easy and global. Why are travel programs still built on clunky systems from the past? Read More
IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app
News / Online
IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023
The company also revealed the latest developments on attribute selling and its Guest Reservation System. Read More
Sabre notes "momentum" across the business
News / Distribution
Sabre notes "momentum" across the business
By Linda Fox | August 3, 2023
An improvement in profit driven by travel bookings was partially offset by increased incentive costs, hospitality transaction costs and expenses related to the head count reduction. Read More
Building a pipeline for gender diversity in travel
News / Online
Building a pipeline for gender diversity in travel
By Derek Catron | August 2, 2023
Companies like TravelPerk and Mews are going the extra mile to secure more gender diversity in travel tech – to the benefit of the businesses and the new hires.   Read More
Casai ceases operations, founder shares 4 regrets
News / Startups
Casai ceases operations, founder shares 4 regrets
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2023
After raising more than $50 million since its launch in 2019, Latin America-based hospitality startup Casai has closed down, prompting co-founder Nico Barawid to share some candid reflections.   Read More
Travel's path to smoother payments and how data helps
News / Online
Travel's path to smoother payments and how data helps
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2023
While advances in technology as well as payment mechanisms are helping remove friction for both consumers and businesses, there is still a long way to go, according to travel payment experts. Read More
Amadeus focused on cloud and hospitality, boosts R&D spend
News / Distribution
Amadeus focused on cloud and hospitality, boosts R&D spend
By Linda Fox | July 28, 2023
Amadeus made revenue gains across airline distribution, Air IT and hospitality divisions in Q2, 2023. Read More
Spotnana adds airline ticket credits to self-service offering
News / Technology
Spotnana adds airline ticket credits to self-service offering
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2023
Travelers can now view unused ticket credits during the booking path, see where credit redemption is allowed and apply the credit to a new flight booking. Read More
CEO Spotlight - Niko Karstikko of Bob W
Interview / Startups
CEO Spotlight - Niko Karstikko of Bob W
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2023
Niko Karstikko and Sebastian Emberger set up Bob W in Helsinki in 2018 and have steadily grown its portfolio of city-based rental properties since then and raised €21 million in October 2022. Read More
Civitfun acquires GRS, adds hotel group booking capability
News / Technology
Civitfun acquires GRS, adds hotel group booking capability
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2023
Civitfun, which offers automated hotel check-ins, has added group booking functionality to its stable through the acquisition of GRS. Read More
Corporate travel platform secures €10M for expansion
News / Online
Corporate travel platform secures €10M for expansion
By Derek Catron | July 24, 2023
The investment, led by illimity, allows Italy-based BizAway to finalize new acquisitions and invest in new research and development.   Read More
Corporate buyers grapple with NDC over price discrepancy and post-sale servicing
News / Technology
Corporate buyers grapple with NDC over price discrepancy and post-sale servicing
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 21, 2023
While one year ago, sustainability was the most dominant topic at corporate travel events, other more pressing issues have surfaced to preoccupy the sector as business travel stages a comeback across... Read More
Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services
News
Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services
By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023
Australia-based Aeronology, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has launched AeroTickets, which it says is the world’s first “global ticket center solution.” Read More
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