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.

Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
News / Technology
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
By Kevin May | July 24, 2019
Roomex co-founder and CEO Jack Donaghy moved on from the company to "pursue other interests." Read More
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News / Startups
TravelPerk completes Series C round with an additional $60M in funding
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2019
TravelPerk has raised about $134 million in three rounds since launching in 2015. Read More
Travelstop raises $3M for business travel expense tools
News / Technology
Travelstop raises $3M for business travel expense tools
By Kevin May | July 16, 2019
The company's pre-Series A round is being led by Accel with Strive and previous investor SeedPlus also included in the group of investors. Read More
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News / Online
Collinson looks to double lounge platform presence across India
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2019
Collinson plans to triple its investment in India with the development of more airport lounges as well as bespoke services in partnership with local companies. Read More
CarTrawler transportation for airlines apps
News / Technology
CarTrawler aims to help airlines own "first and last mile" through app enhancements
By Mitra Sorrells | July 11, 2019
CarTrawler’s new mobility platform connects airline apps with on-demand and pre-booked transportation options. Read More
Few "travel innovations" get the thumbs up by corporate travelers on the go
News / Technology
Few "travel innovations" get the thumbs up by corporate travelers on the go
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2019
Research from CWT reveals how much business travelers like the technology they use versus how much they use it. Read More
Sounding Off: Still too many questions and few answers for NDC
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: Still too many questions and few answers for NDC
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2019
NDC's rocky road over the last seven years serves as a stark reminder of how complex the airline distribution landscape is and continues to be. Read More
My Method... Pegasus/Travel Tripper on using predictive analytics to find corporate business
News / Technology
My Method... Pegasus/Travel Tripper on using predictive analytics to find corporate business
By Alexander Ryll and Dean Ismael | July 4, 2019
Phocuswire asked Alexander Ryll and Dean Ismael of Pegasus/Travel Tripper to explain the thinking behind the geoanalytics platform as well as the benefits it brings to hotels. Read More
Bringing on content and the network effect for GDS hotel platforms
News / Distribution
Bringing on content and the network effect for GDS hotel platforms
By Linda Fox | July 3, 2019
The global distribution companies have evolved away from their traditional airline focus to bring accommodation into the mix. But there's more to it than that. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Ritesh Agarwal of OYO Rooms
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2019
What began as a budget hotel platform by the 21-year old has grown to encompass holiday homes and corporate accommodation. OYO has made no secret of its ambition to become the largest hotel chain in the... Read More
How Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency might fit into travel
News / Online
How Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency might fit into travel
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2019
Concerns are not surprising given the probes into the social media platform around privacy and wider concerns about cryptocurrencies, but, for travel, there are a few interesting elements about Libra. Read More
Sabre broadens hospitality offerings with retail push, new lodging APIs
News / Technology
Sabre broadens hospitality offerings with retail push, new lodging APIs
By Jill Menze | June 27, 2019
At the Sabre Technology Exchange, the company detailed how hotels can benefit from its Intelligent Retailing platform and announced the launch of Content Services for Lodging. Read More
TripActions 250M series D
News / Startups
TripActions raises again, $250M round going to aggressive growth plan
By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2019
This latest investment comes less than eight months after TripActions' Series C round last November which brought in $154 million. Read More
Amadeus begins Salesforce integration, starts with disruption management
News / Technology
Amadeus begins Salesforce integration, starts with disruption management
June 21, 2019
This is "just the beginning" - further use cases which could include reservations to come further down the road. Read More
The evolution of the user experience in online business travel
Opinion / Online
The evolution of the user experience in online business travel
By Simon Carmouche - PredictX | June 19, 2019
It feels like the industry is finally getting around to giving some long-overdue attention to the relative quality of the user experience of booking and trip itinerary management. Maybe not? Read More