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.

Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2025
Take a look back at some of the headlines in the travel industry from 2018. Do they any bearing on what's happening now? Read More
Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
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Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter financial results. Read More
The evolution of CRM in hotels
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The evolution of CRM in hotels
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2025
Executives from Penta Hotels and Smart Host discussed customer relationship management and the challenges of merging legacy data with new data in the PhocusWire studio. Read More
Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
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Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2025
The company reported positive earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on the heels of a profit increase during Q1, despite global and economic uncertainty. Read More
Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B
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Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025
The latest funding news comes just 45 days after Ramp announced it had raised $200 million in its Series E round. Read More
Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit
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Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit
By Elizabeth West - BTN | July 30, 2025
Amex GBT initially announced its intention to acquire CWT in March 2024 but the deal hit the regulatory buffers weeks later. Read More
United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
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United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
By Phocuswright Research | July 29, 2025
With consumer confidence plunging and international sentiment cooling, U.S. airlines are projected to eke out just a 1% revenue gain in 2025. Read More
The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
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The AI hiring race: How the travel industry can compete
By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025
Industry leaders weigh in on how travel companies can attract AI talent to compete with the tech space, which often incentivizes new hires. Read More
How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
Opinion / Technology
How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | July 23, 2025
Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese discusses how AI can change the game and improve traveler safety. Read More
The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
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The ongoing transformation of corporate travel—What's next?
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2025
Executives from TravelPerk, SAP Concur and Salesfore joined an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe last month, weighing in on the state of corporate travel and how ongoing trends are shifting the... Read More
Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
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Business travel spend to hit new high despite global uncertainty
By Morgan Hines | July 21, 2025
Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion this year, a 6.6% growth year over year, and the United States is expected to be the top market for spending, according to a new GBTA... Read More
Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
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Accelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partner to accelerate NDC adoption
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2025
It has been over 12 years since IATA announced the launch of NDC, and alongside Sabre and Amex GBT, Accelya hopes to speed up adoption. Read More
Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
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Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products
By Morgan Hines | July 17, 2025
United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of funding. Read More
Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine
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Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine
By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2025
Rydoo and Semine are developing a solution that provides finance teams with end-to-end visibility, real-time insights, built-in control and smoother integrations. Read More
AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools
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AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools
By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025
United Airlines is exploring various use cases with aiOla's voice and conversational AI. Read More
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