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.

The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero
News / Technology
The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021
The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions. Read More
Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic
News / Distribution
Amadeus revenues up 77%, secures first profit since onset of pandemic
By Kevin May | November 5, 2021
The revenue boost year-over-year masks what is still a 47% lag behind revenues achieved in the corresponding quarter in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"
News / Online
Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2021
Uber says mobility gross bookings hit $10 billion in Q3 and airport activity is increasing in the U.S. Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Building in stealth, launching and early phases for startups
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2021
The co-founder and CEO of the newest corporate travel startup, Spotnana, discusses why and how the company launched in stealth mode. Read More
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News / Distribution
Expedia Group nearly matches 2019 profit levels in Q3 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2021
Expedia Group says recovery in Q3 2021 was led by leisure and domestic travel, coming in particular from Vrbo.   Read More
Short-term rentals have become inexorable
Opinion / Online
Short-term rentals have become inexorable
By Tom Caton - AirDNA | November 4, 2021
The dam has broken on short-term rentals becoming an asset class with fantastic returns available to all. Read More
Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior
News / Online
Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021
A report coinciding with the COP26 Summit found consumers often can't find or didn't realize sustainable travel options are available. Read More
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News / Startups
Chalo acquires Shuttl to boost bus travel service
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2021
The combined companies will run more than 25 million bus rides a month. Read More
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News / Online
Hilton’s business travel bookings led by small and medium companies
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2021
Hilton is reporting profit of $240 million in the third quarter of 2021, driven by high demand and near or above 2019-level rates for both leisure travel and bookings from small and medium enterprises. Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number
October 27, 2021
The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent. Read More
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News / Distribution
Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2021
Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers. Read More
The old world of hotel distribution is no longer working
From Our Partners / Distribution
The old world of hotel distribution is no longer working
By Ben Stephenson - Impala | October 25, 2021
In today's fast-moving market, responding speedily to wildly different consumer behavior is perhaps the most important need for hotels and travel agents. Read More
VIDEO: Virtual interlining as a recovery and growth trend in travel
From Our Partners / Distribution
VIDEO: Virtual interlining as a recovery and growth trend in travel
By PhocusWire | October 25, 2021
Virtual interlining has emerged as a technically efficient and strategically important process to achieve the goals being set by airlines, intermediaries and passengers. Read More
Moving beyond the PNR in corporate travel
News / Distribution
Moving beyond the PNR in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021
The corporate travel landscape could see significant change if plug and play micro-services gain traction, according to some travel buyers, managers tech suppliers. Read More
VIDEO: Quest for the ultimate travel retail experience
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Quest for the ultimate travel retail experience
By PhocusWire | October 20, 2021
A panel at ATPCO's recent event looks at how as cross-border travel picks up and airlines and channels vie for customers, many are accelerating efforts to modernize their customer experience. Read More
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