Direct Travel Ends TripStax Third-Party Sales

On October 9, 2026, Business Travel News reported that Direct Travel confirmed it will phase out the third-party client business of travel management technology TripStax. The report said TripStax will no longer seek third-party clients and will not renew with existing third-party clients. Chief Commercial Officer John Coffman said the company will communicate with these clients one by one, and clients with nearer renewal dates may receive extensions to complete the transition. As of now, this event has only this one report, with no subsequent developments.