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News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Uber Business, Accelya, Concur and more

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Steve Singh of Spotnana

By Linda Fox | August 29, 2024

Steve Singh was announced as CEO of Spotnana in June, adding to his existing roles of executive chairman of Direct Travel, Troop, Spotnana and Center as well as other technology companies. He is also... Read More

News / Startups

Steve Singh's latest business travel startup lands $6M for AI agent

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024

Singh will serve as executive chairman of Otto, which is creating an AI-powered travel assistant to plan, book and support business travelers during a trip. Read More

News / Technology

Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?

By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024

PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive. Read More

News / Online

Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024

Direct Travel will integrate technology from Center, Spotnana and Troop as well as its own AI technology to create a more joined up experience for business travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Concur aims to drive automation, improve user experience with updates

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2024

Key elements of the updates, launched at its Fusion event in the U.S. this week, include enhancing Concur Travel, a partnership with Mastercard and further automating Concur Expense. Read More

News / Online

Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024

Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More

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News / Startups

Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023

The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating. Read More

News / Online

Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work

By Ralph Colunga - SAP Concur | September 22, 2022

Here's how employers can preserve employee mental health in business travel programs - which also helps attract and retain talent during a pivotal time for companies. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose

By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022

Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process. Read More

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News / Technology

VIDEO: Concur founder Steve Singh on next-gen business travel

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2021

Investor Steve Singh discusses why he's optimistic about the future of business travel - and how both the technology architecture and the business models will change in the years ahead. Read More

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News / Startups

VIDEO: Building in stealth, launching and early phases for startups

By PhocusWire | November 5, 2021

The co-founder and CEO of the newest corporate travel startup, Spotnana, discusses why and how the company launched in stealth mode. Read More

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News / Startups

Corporate travel startup backed by Concur founder launches with $41M raised

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2021

Spotnana uses a cloud-based, API-friendly platform to provide unbundled travel services and automation to global corporations and travel companies. Read More

Opinion / Online

Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021

By John Tully - SAP North America | July 9, 2021

COVID-19 was not simply a disruption to the way things were. It was an awakening to the way things are - and the way they will continue to be. Read More