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.

How I Got Here, episode 18 - Duke Chung of TravelBank
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 18 - Duke Chung of TravelBank
By PhocusWire | January 2, 2020
Duke Chung, co-founder and CEO at TravelBank, talks to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire about the company's rapid rise over the course of the last three years. Read More
dragonpass-funding
News / Distribution
DragonPass lands funding from Trip.com Group and Ocean Link
By Linda Fox | December 31, 2019
The investment will go towards developing the airport lounge platform's technology and assisting with global expansion. Read More
The next decade of change in the travel industry
Opinion / Technology
The next decade of change in the travel industry
By Abhijit Pal - Expedia Group | December 30, 2019
Expedia Group's head of research for the Travel Partners Group shares his predictions - some obvious and some outlandish - for the next 10 years. Read More
The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
News / Online
The most popular video interviews by PhocusWire in 2019
By PhocusWire | December 27, 2019
Over the course of the last 12 months we have recorded over 150 interviews on camera, spanning four events and including one-to-one interviews, panels, innovator profiles and special episodes... Read More
Airports in 2020 and beyond - it's not just all about the airlines
Opinion / Technology
Airports in 2020 and beyond - it's not just all about the airlines
By Benoit Verbaere - SITA | December 24, 2019
Over the next decade, we will witness an exponentially accelerated pace of change as digital native passengers and airport staff embrace transformative technologies. Read More
mike-premo-arc-big-chair-profile
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair LIVE – Mike Premo of ARC
By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2019
Mike Premo has been CEO of ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) since 2011 and has announced he will retire at the end of 2020.   Read More
VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Travelstop - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019
Travelstop is a modern SaaS platform that simplifies business travel and automates expense management for growth companies. Read More
American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth
News / Distribution
American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth
By Linda Fox | December 18, 2019
Carlyle Global Partners joins the Certares-led investment group, which holds 50% of the business. Read More
Zeus Living Airbnb
News / Online
Airbnb part of $55M round for corporate housing platform Zeus Living
By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019
Funds from the $55 million round will enable Zeus Living to expand its portfolio of furnished homes for stays of 30 days or longer. Read More
airline-distribution-mckinsey
News / Distribution
Airline industry could create additional $40B a year via retailing
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2019
A McKinsey report details the potential value opportunity for airlines from different retailing strategies. Read More
VIDEO: Kayak CEO Steve Hafner on new “Premium” badge, cross-brand loyalty and why it's a startup
News / Online
VIDEO: Kayak CEO Steve Hafner on new “Premium” badge, cross-brand loyalty and why it's a startup
By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2019
Kayak has made several updates in the past year, including the launch of "Kayak Premium" on Thursday. Read More
Better, faster, easier: How business travel will transform by 2025
Opinion / Distribution
Better, faster, easier: How business travel will transform by 2025
By Danny Finkel - TripActions | December 6, 2019
A combination of new technology and elevated standards will create the ultimate win-win-win, allowing suppliers, corporate travel managers and business travelers to work together towards unprecedented... Read More
VIDEO: American Express GBT on NDC, TripActions and tech investments
News / Distribution
VIDEO: American Express GBT on NDC, TripActions and tech investments
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2019
As founder and senior director of investment firm Certares and executive chairman of American Express GBT, Greg O’Hara is in an ideal spot to comment on business travel and the sector's... Read More
darrin-grafton-serko-profile
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Darrin Grafton of Serko
By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2019
The Serko co-founder and CEO shares how the company is building a platform to consolidate every aspect of business travel and manage the entire journey. Read More
VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: MagicStay - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019
Several hundred thousand apartments worldwide can be booked for corporate stays directly in the SBT. Read More