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.

Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
News / Technology
Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
By Kathryn Walson | September 1, 2022
In a Q&A with PhocusWire, John Grant, chief analyst with U.K.-based airline data provider OAG, explains why he thinks the future is bleak for supersonic commercial flights. Read More
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
News / Online
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022
Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery. Read More
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
News / Online
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022
The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession. Read More
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News / Startups
Group travel planning startup Reposite lands $7.5M for tech push
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2022
Reposite is looking to capitalize on data to further grow its marketplace for the group travel segment. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Should corporate travel managers trust algorithms?
By Axita Bhalsod - Egencia | August 19, 2022
Effective use of artificial intelligence and data science can save companies huge amounts of time and resources, particularly for small teams.  Read More
New travel tech fund targets European startups
News / Startups
New travel tech fund targets European startups
By Linda Fox | August 18, 2022
Roch Ventures co-founder discusses why Europe needs a specialist travel tech fund and the high growth potential for travel. Read More
Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions
News / Technology
Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions
By Jill Menze | August 16, 2022
Since the onset of the pandemic, business travelers have increasingly turned to digital tools such as apps and virtual agents to manage travel disruptions. Read More
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News / Online
Business travel recovery delayed until 2026 as travel spend slows
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022
GBTA says inflation, high energy prices, supply chain challenges and labor shortages mean spending won't reach 2019 levels until mid-2026. Read More
Amadeus partners with Aimendo to boost automation capabilities
News / Technology
Amadeus partners with Aimendo to boost automation capabilities
By Jill Menze | August 15, 2022
Aimendo uses AI, machine learning and natural language processing to automate written communication such as emails and chat messages. Read More
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News / Online
Troop, Spotnana partner to integrate meeting space and travel booking
By Elizabeth West - Business Travel News | August 15, 2022
Troop aims to automate the meeting selection process but has not yet offered its own travel booking extension of that sourcing exercise. Read More
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News / Online
Earnings roundup: TUI Group, IHG, Hostelworld
By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2022
TUI Group, IHG and Hostelworld all reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Read More
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News / Online
Amex GBT sees "strong" quarter with major client wins
By Lauren Arena - BTN Europe | August 11, 2022
In its first earnings report as a publicly listed company, Amex GBT reported revenue of $286 million in Q2 2022, up 217% year-over-year. Read More
United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
News / Online
United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
By Kathryn Walson | August 11, 2022
Archer CEO Adam Goldstein calls the payment a “milestone” in Archer’s partnership with United Airlines. Read More
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News / Online
Snowfall to acquire Psngr1 to boost North America presence
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | August 10, 2022
U.K.-based travel technology firm Snowfall plans to merge Psngr1's technology with its own.  Read More
Sabre acquires Conferma Pay to advance B2B payments
News / Online
Sabre acquires Conferma Pay to advance B2B payments
By Mark Frary - BTN Europe | August 8, 2022
Sabre says it acquired Conferma Pay to develop technologies that enable the future of B2B travel payments. Read More
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