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.

TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
News / Online
TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
The corporate travel management platform will now just be known as "Perk" and establish headquarters in London and Boston. Read More
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025
We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More
Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq
News / Distribution
Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2025
In September, the company filed an S-1 registration document detailing its plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol “NAVN.”   Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Rapid Fire with Caroline Strachan of Festive Road
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Rapid Fire with Caroline Strachan of Festive Road
By Morgan Hines | October 23, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
How the corporate travel sector should think about AI
News / Technology
How the corporate travel sector should think about AI
By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025
Commitment to AI use and learning matters as corporate travel starts to adopt the new technology. Read More
Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach
News / Technology
Delta Air Lines on measured NDC, AI approach
By Morgan Hines | October 17, 2025
Steve Sear, EVP of global sales and distribution for Delta Air Lines, discussed why the airline isn’t rushing NDC or AI. Read More
Revolut acquires Swifty to build AI concierge for customers
News / Startups
Revolut acquires Swifty to build AI concierge for customers
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025
Swifty, which launched in 2023, uses LLMs and a conversational interface to help plan and book corporate travel, including payment and invoicing. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Muzzammil Ahussain of Almosafer
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CEO Spotlight: Muzzammil Ahussain of Almosafer
By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2025
Almosafer CEO Muzzammil Ahussain sat down for an interview to discuss ongoing goals for the OTA and changing customer behaviors. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
By Mileva Sapic | October 13, 2025
As we build up to unveiling the PhocusWire Hot Travel Startups for 2026, we are checking in with some of the class of 2022, including Road.Travel, Onfly and Wheel the World. Read More
Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
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Rapid Fire with Sarosh Waghmar of Spotnana
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More
Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE
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Joby, Skyports, RAKTA to expand air taxi service network in the UAE
By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025
Service is expected to start with an “inter-emirate corridor” connecting Joby’s planned service in Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah. Read More
Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
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Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology
By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025
According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
News / Startups
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
By Mileva Sapic | October 6, 2025
Zamna, Troop, Kyte and Tripkicks, which were selected as PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021, share their milestones for the past year and the technology they are most excited about. Read More
Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus
News / Distribution
Momentum and bottlenecks: India’s aviation in focus
By Phocuswright Research | October 6, 2025
India has now emerged as the world's third-largest aviation market by passenger traffic. Read More
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