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.

Kasa takes over Mint House properties to expand accommodation platform
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Kasa takes over Mint House properties to expand accommodation platform
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2026
Commercial terms have not been disclosed, but in addition to expanding Kasa’s portfolio, the deal creates scale and cost efficiencies for the company. Read More
How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys
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How travel insurance is evolving to support modern journeys
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2026
Travel disruption has become a defining feature of leisure and business trips as delays, cancellations and unexpected events increasingly shape traveler behavior. Read More
Why payments are becoming a strategic driver in travel
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Why payments are becoming a strategic driver in travel
By PhocusWire | January 8, 2026
As financial services and travel technology continue to converge, the ability to reduce friction across regions, channels and payment methods is emerging as a competitive advantage for the industry.... Read More
Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions
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Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions
By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026
PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel. Read More
Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
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Multimodal travel, AI and the changing definition of access
By PhocusWire | December 23, 2025
As traveler values shift and sustainability, accessibility and resilience move higher on the agenda, mobility itself is becoming a defining part of the travel experience.   Read More
Sabre CEO on innovation and the evolving distribution model
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Sabre CEO on innovation and the evolving distribution model
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2025
Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert discusses being the underdog, the company's innovation focus and AI disrupting distribution at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
Intelligent travel choice in a world of infinite options
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Intelligent travel choice in a world of infinite options
By Mark Frary | December 17, 2025
AI will bring consumer grade experiences to the corporate realm. Read More
How corporate travel, payments could change by 2030
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How corporate travel, payments could change by 2030
By Morgan Hines | December 16, 2025
Blockskye co-CEO and co-founder Brook Armstrong shared his vision for the changing payments frontier at The Beat Live. Read More
Navan announces CFO transition following IPO
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Navan announces CFO transition following IPO
By Morgan Hines | December 15, 2025
Navan held its first earnings call following its October IPO, sharing a bump in revenue and a higher net loss year over year for Q3. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: TripGain
Interview / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: TripGain
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2025
TripGain developed an AI pilot that can book complete itineraries and handle disruptions in corporate travel. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SiteMinder, United Airlines, Klook and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SiteMinder, United Airlines, Klook and more...
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More
Business travel AI assistant 'Otto The Agent' launches
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Business travel AI assistant 'Otto The Agent' launches
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2025
AI-powered travel assistant Otto the Agent is now available to function as an executive assistant for business travelers. Read More
Amex GBT CEO on why AI will ‘strengthen and strengthen’ TMCs
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Amex GBT CEO on why AI will ‘strengthen and strengthen’ TMCs
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2025
At The Beat Live event this week, Amex GBT CEO Paul Abbott detailed why he believes TMCs can thrive in an AI environment. Read More
3 key shifts happening in the corporate travel landscape
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3 key shifts happening in the corporate travel landscape
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2025
Executives from Amex GBT, Festive Road and Spotnana discussed how travel search, content distribution and trip servicing are changing for corporate travel buyers and bookers. Read More
Yatra taps new CEO, Dhruv Shringi moves to chairman of the board
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Yatra taps new CEO, Dhruv Shringi moves to chairman of the board
By Abby Crotty | November 26, 2025
Siddhartha Gupta has been named CEO of the OTA, effective November 25. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026