Business Travel news and trends

Long Lake Buys Amex GBT for $6.3 Billion to Scale Applied AI
Partnerships // May 04, 2026

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) will become a privately held company enhanced with additional artificial intelligence capabilities upon the closing of a $6.3 billion acquisition by Long Lake, a company that uses frontier technology to accelerate services businesses. Get the Full Story Complete...

Airbnb Adds Independent Hotels to List of Lodging Options
Travel Payments // April 19, 2026

After years of focusing on short-term home/apartment rentals, Airbnb is reportedly entering the hotel business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Travelsoft Pay Taps Mastercard Virtual Card Numbers to Simplify B2B Payments
Travel Payments // March 09, 2026

Travelsoft Pay will leverage Mastercard’s Wholesale Program (MWP) to simplify B2B payments across the travel ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

American Airlines Says Corporate and Premium Travelers Drove Record Revenue in 2025
Earnings // January 27, 2026

Corporate travelers and premium leisure customers helped drive American Airlines’ revenue to record levels for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Corporate Road Warrior Is Back With a Bigger Mission

June 22, 2026
Business travel is back. Global business travel spending is expected to reach between $1.62 trillion and $1.69 trillion for the calendar year, per estimates cited by the Global Business Travel Association industry group, surpassing pre-pandemic highs and establishing a new industry record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

Disruption Pushes Business Travel to Reinvent Itself

November 10, 2025
For business travel, disruption has become a default setting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

CellPoint CEO: Travel Sector Has ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Chance for Payments Efficiency

February 20, 2025
The travel sector comeback has been underway since the end of the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

74% of Travelers Rely on Digital Wallets for Trips

January 24, 2025
For years, the travel and hospitality sectors have stuck to traditional payment options, such as cash and credit cards. But as consumers and staff demand quicker, more efficient ways to...

Quick Reads
Long Lake Buys Amex GBT for $6.3 Billion to Scale Applied AI

May 04, 2026
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) will become a privately held company enhanced with additional artificial intelligence capabilities upon the closing of a $6.3 billion acquisition by Long Lake, a company that uses frontier technology to accelerate services businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Airbnb Adds Independent Hotels to List of Lodging Options

April 19, 2026
After years of focusing on short-term home/apartment rentals, Airbnb is reportedly entering the hotel business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Travelsoft Pay Taps Mastercard Virtual Card Numbers to Simplify B2B Payments

March 09, 2026
Travelsoft Pay will leverage Mastercard’s Wholesale Program (MWP) to simplify B2B payments across the travel ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

American Airlines Says Corporate and Premium Travelers Drove Record Revenue in 2025

January 27, 2026
Corporate travelers and premium leisure customers helped drive American Airlines’ revenue to record levels for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form...