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.

Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management
News / Technology
Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023
The company, formerly TripActions, said it has used generative AI to develop Ava into a personal data analyst in addition to the previous traveler support function. Read More
Calculating ROI for business travel
News / Online
Calculating ROI for business travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
Scott Gillespie, founder and CEO of travel consulting business tClara, presents a framework and guidance for the industry on assigning monetary value to business travel. Read More
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
News / Distribution
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023
Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week. Read More
Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
News / Startups
Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
With Rydes, companies provide employees a monthly budget they can use to submit costs for ride hailing, car or bike rentals, public transport or fuel charge cards for their own vehicle.   ... Read More
Avianca creates subscription service for SME clients
News / Distribution
Avianca creates subscription service for SME clients
By Rob Gill - BTN Europe | April 25, 2023
The airline's Avianca Access platform is believed to be the first airline subscription service dedicated to the B2B market. Read More
ChatGPT in the business travel world
News / Technology
ChatGPT in the business travel world
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2023
The corporate travel world is considering how it might boost productivity internally as well as the customer experience externally using ChatGPT and other generative AI solutions. Read More
Sustainable travel awareness grows but will action follow?
News / Technology
Sustainable travel awareness grows but will action follow?
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2023
Thrust Carbon has just extended its partnership with CWT and is now providing the travel management company with a carbon calculator for meetings and events. Read More
Air Canada launches diverse NDC approach to distribution
News / Distribution
Air Canada launches diverse NDC approach to distribution
By Linda Fox | April 19, 2023
The airline's new distribution strategy will enable travel agents to access Air Canada inventory in a number of ways, including building their own connections, partnering with third-party technology... Read More
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News / Online
Deloitte: Corporate travel spending on track for ‘24 recovery
By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | April 13, 2023
While a full recovery in business travel spending appears possible by the end of 2024, the corporate travel market would be 10-20% below pre-pandemic levels when factoring in inflation, according to the... Read More
American Airlines op-ed
Opinion / Technology
Taking the long view of American Airlines’ NDC strategy
By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | April 12, 2023
Although its recent actions have left many wondering if American Airlines is trying to kill third-party distribution, it is the ultimate of ironies that its NDC strategy might just be what saves it. Read More
InteleTravel acquisition
News / Online
InteleTravel acquisition links leisure and business travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 12, 2023
InteleTravel and Hickory Global Partners said that by merging resources they can better cater to the blended travel market. Read More
Airlines brace for summer chaos as wider tech issues remain
News / Technology
Airlines brace for summer chaos as wider tech issues remain
By Linda Fox | April 11, 2023
Schiphol Airport is capping its passenger numbers at 66,000 per day in May while Lufthansa said in February that it was reducing its 2023 summer schedule by 34,000 flights. Read More
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News / Online
4 key areas impacting the U.S. air market
By Phocuswright Research | April 10, 2023
 While supply chain issues, staffing shortages and recession jitters hinder airlines from returning to pre-pandemic passenger volumes, slow-but-steady growth is still anticipated throughout the... Read More
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News / Startups
Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.4M as it expands airport transfer marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2023
Along with the funding, SmartRyde has created an API so online travel agencies and airlines can connect directly to its global network to easily offer pre-booked airport transfers in their booking... Read More
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News / Distribution
Air Canada enables access to NDC content through Amadeus
By Mitra Sorrells | April 6, 2023
Air Canada will use Altéa NDC, Amadeus’ IT solution, to display enhanced content and offers. Read More
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