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.

dovevivo altido merge
News / Distribution
Altido, DoveVivo merge for European hospitality platform
By Jill Menze | February 28, 2022
Co-living company DoveVivo has acquired property management company Altido to create what it says is the largest residential management platform in Europe. Read More
ramp-launches-travel-product
News / Online
Corporate spend management startup Ramp launches travel solution
By Michael B. Baker | February 28, 2022
The Ramp for Travel tool lets travel managers set policies for air, travel and lodging and spending limits and receive alerts whenever employees are spending out of policy. Read More
Amadeus sees revenue climb by a quarter in 2021, tentative recovery in progress
News / Distribution
Amadeus sees revenue climb by a quarter in 2021, tentative recovery in progress
By Kevin May | February 25, 2022
The technology and distribution giant still had revenues trailing by 52% on pre-pandemic 2019 - but 2021 saw it bring in €2.7 billion to the overall business. Read More
Tech investments driving Flight Centre’s corporate recovery
News / Distribution
Tech investments driving Flight Centre’s corporate recovery
By Jill Menze | February 24, 2022
The Australia-based travel agency says recent investments in WhereTo and Shep are powering recovery for the Corporate Traveller and FCM brands Read More
IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority
News / Distribution
IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2022
The hotel giant says guests now expect sustainable practices and seamless tech, as it reports its full-year 2021 earnings. Read More
LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus and the travel industry - impact and recovery
News / Online
LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus and the travel industry - impact and recovery
By PhocusWire | February 21, 2022
PhocusWire%252527s live blog is charting the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry and the sector%252527s efforts to recover. Read More
Myth-busting the new digital nomad
News / Online
Myth-busting the new digital nomad
By Phocuswright Research | February 18, 2022
The demographics of the New Nomad population illustrate that many of the previously held assumptions about digital nomads are outdated. Read More
Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform
News / Online
Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform
By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022
Lavanda’s flexible rental technology optimizes occupancy and revenue for residential apartment blocks. Read More
In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland
By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022
Jeff Bzdawka joined hotel and meetings market intelligence data platform Knowland as CEO in June 2021, following a combined 20 years at Hyatt. Read More
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News / Distribution
Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022
GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business Read More
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News / Startups
Hertz invests in Ufodrive to build digital rental experience
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022
The Series A investment was co-led by Certares, in partnership with Knighthead Capital Management. Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre plots recovery as profits lag
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022
Sabre expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed pre-pandemic levels only by 2025, as travel continues its slow recovery from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More
expedia-group-q4-fy-2021
News / Online
Expedia Group closes 2021 with record Q4 profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2022
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern expresses optimism about 2022, calling it a year for innovation and delivery for the company. Read More
Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?
Opinion / Online
Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?
By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | February 10, 2022
These are the factors driving the continued growth of the sector and how the industry can respond to better serve the needs of customers. Read More
viselio-digital-visas
News / Technology
Viselio snapped up by CIBT to improve visa process
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2022
Switzerland-based Viselio provides a simplified visa application process via its software. Read More
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