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.

Airlines are confronting a future of smaller, leaner operations
News / Distribution
Airlines are confronting a future of smaller, leaner operations
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2020
Accenture outlines four potential aviation recovery scenarios, with carriers needing to be leaner and more flexible as they face an uncertain future. Read More
The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel
Opinion / Distribution
The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel
By Allison Ponchak - American Express GBT | September 23, 2020
For many travel managers, gamification has been a successful tool; however, in these uncertain times, they should reevaluate existing gamification programs for potential risk and to ensure they align... Read More
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News / Online
CitizenM targets remote workers with new corporate subscription plan
By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2020
Amsterdam-based CitizenM's monthly flat-rate plan provides three nights of stays, three hours of meeting room use and unlimited use of lobby co-working space. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Corporate travel reset: 5 tips to improve productivity
By Craig Fichtelberg, AmTrav | September 21, 2020
Companies should look at the outcome of previous business trips to decide which journeys should now be face-to-face in the future. Read More
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News / Online
Delta CEO: Time for all travel sectors to “join arms” to drive safety and rebuild traveler confidence
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2020
The airline CEO spoke about collaboration, hygiene efforts, the future of business travel and the need for accountability and transparency on racial issues. Read More
Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020
Perhaps there are things the industry can do now to help consumers calculate the risk of travel. Read More
InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020
Jeff Katz has plenty to say about his new comrade Cory Garner but, as many will know, the Orbitz founder and former-airline exec always has a range of views on many other aspects of the industry. Read More
From travel manager to travel enabler: How policies, standards and roles must change as travel resumes
Opinion / Online
From travel manager to travel enabler: How policies, standards and roles must change as travel resumes
By Mike Koetting - SAP Concur | September 18, 2020
As organizations revisit travel policies and safety standards, travel managers will find themselves playing a new role, shifting from a traditional gatekeeper to an enabler. Read More
Q&A: Air France-KLM on why NDC remains core to its distribution strategy
News / Distribution
Q&A: Air France-KLM on why NDC remains core to its distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2020
Air France-KLM distribution boss talks to PhocusWire about its NDC strategy. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Approve wants to streamline business travel management
By Mitra Sorrells | September 16, 2020
Trip Approve is a subscription service for companies to access low rates, understand where they employees are, manage spending and ensure compliance to policies and procedures.  Read More
Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines
News / Technology
Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2020
Startups offering tech that enables passengers to rebook themselves, as well as gives carriers a better picture of what's happening, already existed - but the pandemic has thrust the need for... Read More
Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel
Opinion / Technology
Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel
By Susan Lichtenstein - DigiTravel Consulting | September 11, 2020
Now is a good time to address the many pain points in corporate travel purposes. Read More
Delta pauses NDC development, "doubles down" on existing distribution strategy
News / Distribution
Delta pauses NDC development, "doubles down" on existing distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2020
As Delta moves away from NDC to focus on its existing infrastructure, Air France-KLM continues its NDC strategy. Read More
Mondee acquires Rocketrip in bid to grow business travel strategy
News / Online
Mondee acquires Rocketrip in bid to grow business travel strategy
By Kevin May | September 9, 2020
The company had raised $32 million in a series of funding rounds since 2013, including a $15 million Series C in 2018 from Google Ventures. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions targets large global companies with launch of “Enterprise Edition” services
By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2020
The company is wooing global enterprise clients with its travel and expense solution that combines automated services with round-the-clock support. Read More
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