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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.

Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
News / Startups
Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2026
Travel startup funding was mostly made up of Series A rounds in Q1 2026, with total investment sinking lower compared to the same period in 2025. Read More
Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
News / Distribution
Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
Travelport laid out three strategic priorities going forward including expanding AI capabilities and improving content supply.   Read More
Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
News / Technology
Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
The company says it is displacing legacy players through its user experience, cost savings and AI. Read More
MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
News / Distribution
MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
Airline, intermediary and travel technology executives shared thoughts on NDC, evolution with orders and the impact of AI at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 conference. Read More
Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno
News / Online
Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | March 16, 2026
Juno launched last year as a solution for coordinating, booking and managing guest travel. Read More
Agentic AI could do for travel what Amazon did for online shopping
Opinion / Technology
Agentic AI could do for travel what Amazon did for online shopping
By Aviel Siman-Tov - Oversee | March 11, 2026
Aviel Siman-Tov, CEO and co-founder of Oversee (formerly FairFly), discusses how agentic AI could transform travel companies’ response to disruption. Read More
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 9, 2026
In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...
By PhocusWire | March 6, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
News / Technology
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 3, 2026
The assistant is available to business travelers who don’t have access to Navan through their employers, allowing them to manage their travel plans and address disruptions. Read More
Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
News / Online
Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026
The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For the full year, net revenue increased to almost $9 billion. Read More
S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs
News / Distribution
S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs
By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026
HotelHub brings the group's portfolio to eight corporate travel brands. Read More
Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
News / Technology
Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Amadeus said the acquisition will help it scale its AI efforts, and it plans to add SkyLink's conversational technology to its existing tools. Read More
AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
News / Technology
AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders weigh in on how AI is changing hiring thought processes. Read More
Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
News / Online
Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
By Abby Crotty | February 20, 2026
Multiple plaintiff-side law firms are looking into potential violations following the company's October 2025 IPO. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
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