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.

Will the travel industry still be talking about NDC in five years?
News / Distribution
Will the travel industry still be talking about NDC in five years?
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022
Speakers at a CAPA Airline Leader Summit share their thoughts on the future of airline distribution. Read More
Full corporate travel recovery still out of reach
News / Online
Full corporate travel recovery still out of reach
By Jill Menze | April 20, 2022
According to a new study from Deloitte, business travel spend is at least two years from reaching pre-pandemic levels. Read More
Business travel, sustainability must co‐exist in era of mobility
Opinion / Technology
Business travel, sustainability must co‐exist in era of mobility
By Vivi Cahyadi Himmel - AltoVita | April 18, 2022
These key factors will drive conversions in the business travel space and help address climate change. Read More
Tech is powering the new look of hotel loyalty programs
News / Online
Tech is powering the new look of hotel loyalty programs
By Jill Menze | April 15, 2022
Hotels including IHG, Accor and CitizenM are updating their loyalty programs to provide members with personalization, experiences and guarantees. Read More
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News / Startups
Itilite raises $29M for business travel and expense solution
By Mitra Sorrells | April 15, 2022
Itilite says its business has grown 500% since its last funding round in 2020, and it now works with more than 300 companies globally.   Read More
Kurt Ekert on how Sabre will disrupt itself to win the market
News / Technology
Kurt Ekert on how Sabre will disrupt itself to win the market
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 12, 2022
The Sabre president explains how the GDS is undergoing its most dramatic digital transformation yet. Read More
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News / Online
Is global consensus on climate action in travel possible?
By Linda Fox | April 11, 2022
Travelers and businesses want a more sustainable industry, but how that's accomplished remains a major challenge. Read More
Group travel is rising, but pandemic trends remain
News / Distribution
Group travel is rising, but pandemic trends remain
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2022
Amadeus has looked at data to reveal increasing rates in forward group bookings as well as trends for 2022. Read More
AltoVita - Vivi Cahyadi Himmel
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Vivi Cahyadi Himmel of AltoVita
By Jill Menze | April 6, 2022
Vivi Cahyadi Himmel co-founded AltoVita, a platform that powers the corporate accommodations sector with enterprise software layered with a human-centric approach. Read More
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News / Online
FCM sees strong recovery for Asia business as borders reopen
By WiT | April 6, 2022
Travel management company FCM expects “accelerated recovery” from its key Asia markets in the coming months. Read More
Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
News / Online
Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022
The Japan-based company wants to expand its StayX technology platform nationwide. Read More
Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
News / Startups
Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 1, 2022
The total restructuring of accommodation real estate and the rise of digital nomads will be two of the biggest pandemic changes, say investors who spoke at The Bridge Series, organized by WiT and... Read More
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News / Startups
Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2022
Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020. Read More
cwt iata introduce carbon emissions calculators
News / Technology
CWT, IATA introduce carbon emissions calculators
By Jill Menze | March 29, 2022
The solutions help businesses meet emission reduction targets and travelers make more sustainable choices. Read More
Air France-KLM imposes surcharge on legacy GDS corporate bookings
News / Distribution
Air France-KLM imposes surcharge on legacy GDS corporate bookings
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | March 28, 2022
The airline group will do away with private-channel arrangements that allowed some corporate travel agencies to avoid the surcharge on legacy GDS bookings.  Read More
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