GITNUXREPORT 2026

Business Travel Statistics

Business travel is booming, with spending projected to surpass two trillion dollars soon.

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64% of companies now have a formal "Duty of Care" policy

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45% of travel managers use AI to optimize travel routes and costs

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75% of corporations require employees to use a specific online booking tool (OBT)

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Companies save an average of 15% on travel when using a centralized management system

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33% of companies have implemented a "Internal Carbon Tax" on business travel

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90% of travel policies now include provisions for employee mental health

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The average approval time for a business travel request is 18 hours

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50% of companies allow premium economy for flights longer than 6 hours

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28% of corporate travel policies now mention bleisure travel specifically

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Automated expense reporting reduces processing costs by 58%

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82% of companies require traveler tracking for safety compliance

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14% of travel programs have banned short-haul flights where rail is an option

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Lack of policy compliance costs companies $2,500 per traveler annually

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60% of companies use dynamic pricing models with hotel partners

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Only 35% of companies have a policy for managing traveler "friction" or burnout

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71% of organizations have a "Traveler Risk Management" program

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40% of travel budgets are managed via mobile apps

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Average time spent by an employee filling out expenses is 20 minutes per trip

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55% of travel managers say traveler safety is more important than cost savings

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20% of companies use blockchain for secure traveler identity verification

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Travel agencies charging management fees account for 65% of the US market

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48% of companies have diversity and inclusion goals for their travel suppliers

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Use of unmanaged or "rogue" travel bookings has decreased by 12% since 2021

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67% of companies conduct quarterly reviews of their travel spending

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10% of organizations now use biometric boarding for their employees

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Virtual credit cards for travel have seen a 300% growth in adoption

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44% of companies provide a daily per diem for meals and incidentals

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31% of travel policies require air travel to be booked at least 14 days in advance

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77% of travel managers believe personalization is the future of corporate travel

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Companies are allocating 1.5% of travel budgets to offset carbon emissions

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Global business travel spending reached $1.3 trillion in 2023

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The corporate travel market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2031

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China remains the world’s largest business travel market as of 2023

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US business travel spending increased by 25% year-over-year in 2023

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The European business travel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% through 2030

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SMEs account for approximately 52% of total business travel spending globally

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60% of travel managers expect travel budgets to increase in 2024

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Group travel and meetings account for 38% of business travel spend

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The consulting industry spends an average of $8,000 per employee annually on travel

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Airlines reported a 15% increase in corporate booking volume in Q1 2024

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Luxury business travel segments are growing 1.5x faster than standard segments

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Spending on international business trips is 3x higher than domestic trips per traveler

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India is the fastest growing business travel market with a forecast growth of 10.1%

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Business travel represents 20% of total global travel and tourism spending

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The average cost of a domestic business trip in the US is $1,117

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Food and beverage accounts for 21% of a typical business travel budget

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Technology firms have seen a 40% reduction in travel spend compared to 2019 levels

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Corporate airfare prices rose by 6.5% globally in 2023

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Hotel rates for business travelers increased by 8.2% in major European hubs

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Business travel recovery reached 85% of pre-pandemic levels by late 2023

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Financial services companies represent 15% of all high-yield corporate air traffic

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Spending on bleisure (business + leisure) is expected to reach $497 billion by 2030

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1.3 million people travel for business every day in the United States

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Corporate travel for internal meetings has declined by 25% due to virtual software

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The average day rate for a business traveler in London is $580

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Business travel spending is projected to surpass 2019 levels by 2025

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Mid-sized companies allocate 4% of their annual revenue to travel expenses

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Ground transportation takes up 12% of the total business trip cost

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The Asia-Pacific region accounts for 42% of global business travel spend

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72% of companies have restored their travel budgets to pre-2020 levels

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1 in 5 business travelers experience a trip delay of more than 2 hours

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Missing a connecting flight costs a company $800 on average in lost productivity

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65% of business travelers are concerned about cyber security in public Wi-Fi

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The average business traveler spends 4 hours waiting in airports per trip

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12% of business travels are cancelled within 24 hours of departure

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40% of corporate travel involves attending a trade show or conference

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7% of business trips result in an insurance claim

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Lost luggage occurs in 0.6% of business travel bookings

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58% of business travelers prefer carry-on luggage only to save time

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Airport lounges are used by 25% of corporate travelers per trip

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15% of business travelers have visited a high-risk country for work in 2023

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Travel medical emergencies cost an average of $5,000 for outpatient care abroad

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92% of business travelers prioritize non-stop flights to minimize disruption

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3% of business trips require a visa process that takes over 14 days

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Corporate travelers spend an average of 45 minutes on ground transport per day

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22% of travelers have experienced passport theft or loss during a trip

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Jet lag reduces employee productivity by an estimated 20% on the first day

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80% of business trips are booked through a Corporate Travel Agency

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Real-time travel alerts increase traveler safety satisfaction by 40%

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10% of travelers have used telemedicine services while traveling for work

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95% of business travelers say that "reliable phone signal" is non-negotiable

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18% of business travelers use airport fast-track security services

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44% of companies have a "No-Travel" list for specific dangerous regions

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50% of the cost of a business trip is typically the airfare

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66% of business travelers believe they are more productive in the air than in the office

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Average hotel stay for a business traveler is 3 nights

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77% of business travelers check hotel reviews on TripAdvisor before booking

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35% of business travelers use a corporate credit card for all expenses

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14% of travelers use airport pod hotels for short layovers

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5% of all business trips involve a rental car accident

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Business travel generates 2% of global CO2 emissions

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60% of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is purchased by corporate travel departments

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42% of travelers would choose a flight based on lower carbon output

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Implementation of EVs in corporate car rental fleets increased by 20% in 2023

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56% of companies track the carbon footprint of individual business trips

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Use of Paperless Boarding passes is now at 94% among business travelers

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AI-powered chatbots solve 70% of routine corporate travel queries

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Virtual Reality site visits for event planning have increased by 35%

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15% of hotels used by business travelers have LEED certification

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Smart hotel rooms with IoT save hotels 20% in energy costs for business guests

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Digital ID wallets are expected to be used by 50% of business travelers by 2026

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Corporate rail travel reduces carbon footprint by 80% compared to short-haul flights

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25% of business travelers used a "Sustainability Rating" to pick their hotel

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Companies using AI for travel expense auditing find 10% more errors

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5G connectivity is considered "essential" by 65% of modern business travelers

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The use of biometrics at airports has reduced wait times for travelers by 30%

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38% of companies include sustainability metrics in their RFPs for travel suppliers

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Blockchain solutions have reduced payment fraud in travel by 22%

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47% of travelers use translation apps to navigate international business trips

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18% of global air travel emissions come from business class passengers

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Video conferencing replaces about 20% of previous business travel volume

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53% of business travelers use a VPN while working remotely

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Autonomous driving features in rental cars are requested by 12% of travelers

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Hotel keyless entry via mobile app is preferred by 62% of business guests

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Wearable technology usage for health tracking during travel rose by 15%

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30% of companies now use "Sustainable Travel Booking" filters on their OBTs

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High-speed rail is faster than air travel on 12 major business routes in Asia

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Big Data analytics in travel can predict flight delays with 85% accuracy

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Cloud-based travel platforms have reduced IT infrastructure costs for firms by 40%

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Use of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) scores for travel is up 50% year-on-year

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89% of employees say they enjoy traveling for business

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49% of business travelers extend their trips for personal holidays

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76% of travelers prefer to book their own flights via apps rather than call agents

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58% of Gen Z business travelers prioritize sustainable travel options

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65% of business travelers consider a hotel's proximity to their meeting as the top priority

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44% of business travelers use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft instead of rentals

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70% of business travelers check their work email while on the plane

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31% of employees would accept a lower salary if it meant more business travel

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83% of travelers value "uninterrupted Wi-Fi" as the most important hotel amenity

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Female business travelers account for 47% of all corporate trips in the US

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55% of business travelers prefer boutique hotels over large chains for personal experience

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22% of travelers book their business trips less than a week in advance

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61% of travelers believe in-person meetings are more effective for closing deals

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40% of millennials use Airbnb for Work for their business stays

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78% of business travelers carry at least three electronic devices

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18% of business travelers report feeling increased stress during travel

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35% of business travelers prefer window seats over aisle seats on long-haul flights

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52% of employees state that business travel is essential for career growth

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68% of business travelers use loyalty programs to choose their airline

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12% of business travelers travel with a colleague to reduce loneliness

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92% of business travelers find online check-in saves significant time

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27% of travelers choose healthy meal options specifically when on business trips

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48% of business travelers work out in the hotel gym during their stay

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63% of business travelers prefer direct flights regardless of the cost

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54% of travelers use automated expense management apps

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15% of business travelers bring their family along on international trips

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39% of travelers prefer rail over air for short-haul European business trips

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42% of business travelers say that travel helps them feel more connected to their company culture

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25% of business travelers use coworking spaces rather than hotel lobbies

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80% of business travelers choose flights based on their arrival time rather than departure time

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 18, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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Picture a world where 1.3 million people in the United States alone rise each morning not for a vacation, but for a business trip—a staggering daily pulse in a global corporate travel market that has roared back to life, reaching a colossal $1.3 trillion in spending in 2023 and charting a relentless course toward $2.1 trillion by 2031.

Key Takeaways

Global business travel spending reached $1.3 trillion in 2023
The corporate travel market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2031
China remains the world’s largest business travel market as of 2023
89% of employees say they enjoy traveling for business
49% of business travelers extend their trips for personal holidays
76% of travelers prefer to book their own flights via apps rather than call agents
64% of companies now have a formal "Duty of Care" policy
45% of travel managers use AI to optimize travel routes and costs
75% of corporations require employees to use a specific online booking tool (OBT)
Business travel generates 2% of global CO2 emissions
60% of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is purchased by corporate travel departments
42% of travelers would choose a flight based on lower carbon output
1 in 5 business travelers experience a trip delay of more than 2 hours
Missing a connecting flight costs a company $800 on average in lost productivity
65% of business travelers are concerned about cyber security in public Wi-Fi

Business travel is booming, with spending projected to surpass two trillion dollars soon.

Corporate Policy & Management

164% of companies now have a formal "Duty of Care" policy

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245% of travel managers use AI to optimize travel routes and costs

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375% of corporations require employees to use a specific online booking tool (OBT)

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4Companies save an average of 15% on travel when using a centralized management system

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533% of companies have implemented a "Internal Carbon Tax" on business travel

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690% of travel policies now include provisions for employee mental health

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7The average approval time for a business travel request is 18 hours

Single source

850% of companies allow premium economy for flights longer than 6 hours

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928% of corporate travel policies now mention bleisure travel specifically

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10Automated expense reporting reduces processing costs by 58%

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1182% of companies require traveler tracking for safety compliance

Single source

1214% of travel programs have banned short-haul flights where rail is an option

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13Lack of policy compliance costs companies $2,500 per traveler annually

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1460% of companies use dynamic pricing models with hotel partners

Single source

15Only 35% of companies have a policy for managing traveler "friction" or burnout

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1671% of organizations have a "Traveler Risk Management" program

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1740% of travel budgets are managed via mobile apps

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18Average time spent by an employee filling out expenses is 20 minutes per trip

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1955% of travel managers say traveler safety is more important than cost savings

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2020% of companies use blockchain for secure traveler identity verification

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21Travel agencies charging management fees account for 65% of the US market

Single source

2248% of companies have diversity and inclusion goals for their travel suppliers

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23Use of unmanaged or "rogue" travel bookings has decreased by 12% since 2021

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2467% of companies conduct quarterly reviews of their travel spending

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2510% of organizations now use biometric boarding for their employees

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26Virtual credit cards for travel have seen a 300% growth in adoption

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2744% of companies provide a daily per diem for meals and incidentals

Single source

2831% of travel policies require air travel to be booked at least 14 days in advance

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2977% of travel managers believe personalization is the future of corporate travel

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30Companies are allocating 1.5% of travel budgets to offset carbon emissions

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Corporate Policy & Management Interpretation

The modern business travel ecosystem is a high-wire act of balancing carbon taxes and biometrics, traveler sanity and savings, all while herding cats onto approved booking tools and hoping nobody books a rogue flight to Maui.

Market Growth & Spending

1Global business travel spending reached $1.3 trillion in 2023

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2The corporate travel market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2031

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3China remains the world’s largest business travel market as of 2023

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4US business travel spending increased by 25% year-over-year in 2023

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5The European business travel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% through 2030

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6SMEs account for approximately 52% of total business travel spending globally

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760% of travel managers expect travel budgets to increase in 2024

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8Group travel and meetings account for 38% of business travel spend

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9The consulting industry spends an average of $8,000 per employee annually on travel

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10Airlines reported a 15% increase in corporate booking volume in Q1 2024

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11Luxury business travel segments are growing 1.5x faster than standard segments

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12Spending on international business trips is 3x higher than domestic trips per traveler

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13India is the fastest growing business travel market with a forecast growth of 10.1%

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14Business travel represents 20% of total global travel and tourism spending

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15The average cost of a domestic business trip in the US is $1,117

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16Food and beverage accounts for 21% of a typical business travel budget

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17Technology firms have seen a 40% reduction in travel spend compared to 2019 levels

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18Corporate airfare prices rose by 6.5% globally in 2023

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19Hotel rates for business travelers increased by 8.2% in major European hubs

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20Business travel recovery reached 85% of pre-pandemic levels by late 2023

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21Financial services companies represent 15% of all high-yield corporate air traffic

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22Spending on bleisure (business + leisure) is expected to reach $497 billion by 2030

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231.3 million people travel for business every day in the United States

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24Corporate travel for internal meetings has declined by 25% due to virtual software

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25The average day rate for a business traveler in London is $580

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26Business travel spending is projected to surpass 2019 levels by 2025

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27Mid-sized companies allocate 4% of their annual revenue to travel expenses

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28Ground transportation takes up 12% of the total business trip cost

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29The Asia-Pacific region accounts for 42% of global business travel spend

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3072% of companies have restored their travel budgets to pre-2020 levels

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Market Growth & Spending Interpretation

Despite the persistent grip of Zoom fatigue, the global business travel machine is not just back but barreling toward a $2 trillion future, fueled by bleisure, booming SMEs, and the undeniable fact that some deals still demand a handshake and an overpriced hotel bar whiskey.

Operations & Safety

11 in 5 business travelers experience a trip delay of more than 2 hours

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2Missing a connecting flight costs a company $800 on average in lost productivity

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365% of business travelers are concerned about cyber security in public Wi-Fi

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4The average business traveler spends 4 hours waiting in airports per trip

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512% of business travels are cancelled within 24 hours of departure

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640% of corporate travel involves attending a trade show or conference

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77% of business trips result in an insurance claim

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8Lost luggage occurs in 0.6% of business travel bookings

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958% of business travelers prefer carry-on luggage only to save time

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10Airport lounges are used by 25% of corporate travelers per trip

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1115% of business travelers have visited a high-risk country for work in 2023

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12Travel medical emergencies cost an average of $5,000 for outpatient care abroad

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1392% of business travelers prioritize non-stop flights to minimize disruption

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143% of business trips require a visa process that takes over 14 days

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15Corporate travelers spend an average of 45 minutes on ground transport per day

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1622% of travelers have experienced passport theft or loss during a trip

Single source

17Jet lag reduces employee productivity by an estimated 20% on the first day

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1880% of business trips are booked through a Corporate Travel Agency

Directional

19Real-time travel alerts increase traveler safety satisfaction by 40%

Directional

2010% of travelers have used telemedicine services while traveling for work

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2195% of business travelers say that "reliable phone signal" is non-negotiable

Directional

2218% of business travelers use airport fast-track security services

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2344% of companies have a "No-Travel" list for specific dangerous regions

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2450% of the cost of a business trip is typically the airfare

Single source

2566% of business travelers believe they are more productive in the air than in the office

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26Average hotel stay for a business traveler is 3 nights

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2777% of business travelers check hotel reviews on TripAdvisor before booking

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2835% of business travelers use a corporate credit card for all expenses

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2914% of travelers use airport pod hotels for short layovers

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305% of all business trips involve a rental car accident

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Operations & Safety Interpretation

Business travel is a high-stakes ballet of dodging delays, cyber threats, and lost luggage, where the average traveler spends more time in airport purgatory than in some meetings, all while trying to convince their boss that they're actually more productive crammed in seat 12B than back at their desk.

Sustainability & Technology

1Business travel generates 2% of global CO2 emissions

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260% of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is purchased by corporate travel departments

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342% of travelers would choose a flight based on lower carbon output

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4Implementation of EVs in corporate car rental fleets increased by 20% in 2023

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556% of companies track the carbon footprint of individual business trips

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6Use of Paperless Boarding passes is now at 94% among business travelers

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7AI-powered chatbots solve 70% of routine corporate travel queries

Directional

8Virtual Reality site visits for event planning have increased by 35%

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915% of hotels used by business travelers have LEED certification

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10Smart hotel rooms with IoT save hotels 20% in energy costs for business guests

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11Digital ID wallets are expected to be used by 50% of business travelers by 2026

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12Corporate rail travel reduces carbon footprint by 80% compared to short-haul flights

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1325% of business travelers used a "Sustainability Rating" to pick their hotel

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14Companies using AI for travel expense auditing find 10% more errors

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155G connectivity is considered "essential" by 65% of modern business travelers

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16The use of biometrics at airports has reduced wait times for travelers by 30%

Single source

1738% of companies include sustainability metrics in their RFPs for travel suppliers

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18Blockchain solutions have reduced payment fraud in travel by 22%

Single source

1947% of travelers use translation apps to navigate international business trips

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2018% of global air travel emissions come from business class passengers

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21Video conferencing replaces about 20% of previous business travel volume

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2253% of business travelers use a VPN while working remotely

Single source

23Autonomous driving features in rental cars are requested by 12% of travelers

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24Hotel keyless entry via mobile app is preferred by 62% of business guests

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25Wearable technology usage for health tracking during travel rose by 15%

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2630% of companies now use "Sustainable Travel Booking" filters on their OBTs

Single source

27High-speed rail is faster than air travel on 12 major business routes in Asia

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28Big Data analytics in travel can predict flight delays with 85% accuracy

Single source

29Cloud-based travel platforms have reduced IT infrastructure costs for firms by 40%

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30Use of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) scores for travel is up 50% year-on-year

Single source

Sustainability & Technology Interpretation

Corporate travel is undergoing a green and digital revolution, where savvy businesses are leveraging everything from AI and SAF to biometrics and rail to cut costs, slash emissions, and still get people where they need to be—proving that efficiency and sustainability can finally take off together.

Traveler Behavior & Preferences

189% of employees say they enjoy traveling for business

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249% of business travelers extend their trips for personal holidays

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376% of travelers prefer to book their own flights via apps rather than call agents

Verified

458% of Gen Z business travelers prioritize sustainable travel options

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565% of business travelers consider a hotel's proximity to their meeting as the top priority

Verified

644% of business travelers use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft instead of rentals

Verified

770% of business travelers check their work email while on the plane

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831% of employees would accept a lower salary if it meant more business travel

Directional

983% of travelers value "uninterrupted Wi-Fi" as the most important hotel amenity

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10Female business travelers account for 47% of all corporate trips in the US

Verified

1155% of business travelers prefer boutique hotels over large chains for personal experience

Verified

1222% of travelers book their business trips less than a week in advance

Verified

1361% of travelers believe in-person meetings are more effective for closing deals

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1440% of millennials use Airbnb for Work for their business stays

Directional

1578% of business travelers carry at least three electronic devices

Verified

1618% of business travelers report feeling increased stress during travel

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1735% of business travelers prefer window seats over aisle seats on long-haul flights

Directional

1852% of employees state that business travel is essential for career growth

Verified

1968% of business travelers use loyalty programs to choose their airline

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2012% of business travelers travel with a colleague to reduce loneliness

Directional

2192% of business travelers find online check-in saves significant time

Directional

2227% of travelers choose healthy meal options specifically when on business trips

Single source

2348% of business travelers work out in the hotel gym during their stay

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2463% of business travelers prefer direct flights regardless of the cost

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2554% of travelers use automated expense management apps

Directional

2615% of business travelers bring their family along on international trips

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2739% of travelers prefer rail over air for short-haul European business trips

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2842% of business travelers say that travel helps them feel more connected to their company culture

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2925% of business travelers use coworking spaces rather than hotel lobbies

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3080% of business travelers choose flights based on their arrival time rather than departure time

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Traveler Behavior & Preferences Interpretation

Modern business travel has evolved into a calculated blend of personal enjoyment and professional efficiency, where employees strategically weave in leisure extensions and boutique stays between a constant tether to work email, all while prioritizing seamless logistics from Wi-Fi to window seats as essential tools for career advancement.

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AMERICANEXPRESS
americanexpress.com
americanexpress.com
Reference 18
EMERALD
emerald.com
emerald.com
Reference 19
FUTUREMARKETINSIGHTS
futuremarketinsights.com
futuremarketinsights.com
Reference 20
BTS
bts.gov
bts.gov
Reference 21
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
Reference 22
ECA-INTERNATIONAL
eca-international.com
eca-international.com
Reference 23
NAVAN
navan.com
navan.com
Reference 24
SAPCONCUR
sapconcur.com
sapconcur.com
Reference 25
MORGANSTANLEY
morganstanley.com
morganstanley.com

Reference 26
BOOKING
booking.com
booking.com
Reference 27
EXPEDIAGROUP
expediagroup.com
expediagroup.com
Reference 28
EGENCIA
egencia.com
egencia.com
Reference 29
HILTON
hilton.com
hilton.com
Reference 30
PANASONIC
panasonic.aero
panasonic.aero
Reference 31
HOSPITALITYNET
hospitalitynet.org
hospitalitynet.org
Reference 32
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 33
AIRBNBFORWORK
airbnbforwork.com
airbnbforwork.com
Reference 34
MAYOCLINIC
mayoclinic.org
mayoclinic.org
Reference 35
TRIPACTIONS
tripactions.com
tripactions.com
Reference 36
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
Reference 37
UPGRADEDPOINTS
upgradedpoints.com
upgradedpoints.com
Reference 38
HBR
hbr.org
hbr.org
Reference 39
SABRE
sabre.com
sabre.com
Reference 40
EATINGWELL
eatingwell.com
eatingwell.com
Reference 41
IHGPLC
ihgplc.com
ihgplc.com
Reference 42
KAYAK
kayak.com
kayak.com
Reference 43
EXPENSIFY
expensify.com
expensify.com
Reference 44
CNTRAVELER
cntraveler.com
cntraveler.com
Reference 45
EUROSTAR
eurostar.com
eurostar.com
Reference 46
SHRM
shrm.org
shrm.org
Reference 47
WEWORK
wework.com
wework.com
Reference 48
SKYSCANNER
skyscanner.net
skyscanner.net
Reference 49
INTERNATIONALSOS
internationalsos.com
internationalsos.com
Reference 50
ZDNET
zdnet.com
zdnet.com
Reference 51
PHOCUSWIRE
phocuswire.com
phocuswire.com
Reference 52
REUTERS
reuters.com
reuters.com
Reference 53
BTNONLINE
btnonline.com
btnonline.com
Reference 54
WORLDTRAVELINC
worldtravelinc.com
worldtravelinc.com
Reference 55
BBC
bbc.com
bbc.com
Reference 56
TNOOZ
tnooz.com
tnooz.com
Reference 57
BUSINESSOFAPPS
businessofapps.com
businessofapps.com
Reference 58
ACCENTURE
accenture.com
accenture.com
Reference 59
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 60
BIOMETRICUPDATE
biometricupdate.com
biometricupdate.com
Reference 61
WEXINC
wexinc.com
wexinc.com
Reference 62
GSA
gsa.gov
gsa.gov
Reference 63
GOLDSTANDARD
goldstandard.org
goldstandard.org
Reference 64
IEA
iea.org
iea.org
Reference 65
HERTZ
hertz.com
hertz.com
Reference 66
THRUSTCARBON
thrustcarbon.com
thrustcarbon.com
Reference 67
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 68
CVENT
cvent.com
cvent.com
Reference 69
USGBC
usgbc.org
usgbc.org
Reference 70
ORACLE
oracle.com
oracle.com
Reference 71
TRAVELOCITY
travelocity.com
travelocity.com
Reference 72
APPZEN
appzen.com
appzen.com
Reference 73
QUALCOMM
qualcomm.com
qualcomm.com
Reference 74
SITA
sita.aero
sita.aero
Reference 75
GOOGLE
google.com
google.com
Reference 76
THEICCT
theicct.org
theicct.org
Reference 77
ZOOM
zoom.us
zoom.us
Reference 78
NORDVPN
nordvpn.com
nordvpn.com
Reference 79
ENTERPRISE
enterprise.com
enterprise.com
Reference 80
MARRIOTT
marriott.com
marriott.com
Reference 81
FITBIT
fitbit.com
fitbit.com
Reference 82
TRAINLINE
trainline.com
trainline.com
Reference 83
RAILJOURNAL
railjournal.com
railjournal.com
Reference 84
FLIGHTSTATS
flightstats.com
flightstats.com
Reference 85
AWS
aws.amazon.com
aws.amazon.com
Reference 86
MSCI
msci.com
msci.com
Reference 87
AIRHELP
airhelp.com
airhelp.com
Reference 88
CYBERSECURITY-INSIDERS
cybersecurity-insiders.com
cybersecurity-insiders.com
Reference 89
MEETINGS-CONVENTIONS
meetings-conventions.com
meetings-conventions.com
Reference 90
ALLIANZTRAVELINSURANCE
allianztravelinsurance.com
allianztravelinsurance.com
Reference 91
AWAYTRAVEL
awaytravel.com
awaytravel.com
Reference 92
PRIORITYPASS
prioritypass.com
prioritypass.com
Reference 93
WORLDNOMADS
worldnomads.com
worldnomads.com
Reference 94
CIBTVISAS
cibtvisas.com
cibtvisas.com
Reference 95
UBER
uber.com
uber.com
Reference 96
TRAVEL
travel.state.gov
travel.state.gov
Reference 97
SLEEPFOUNDATION
sleepfoundation.org
sleepfoundation.org
Reference 98
TELADOC
teladoc.com
teladoc.com
Reference 99
GSMA
gsma.com
gsma.com
Reference 100
CLEARME
clearme.com
clearme.com
Reference 101
CONTROLRISKS
controlrisks.com
controlrisks.com
Reference 102
HOPPER
hopper.com
hopper.com
Reference 103
VIASAT
viasat.com
viasat.com
Reference 104
AHLA
ahla.com
ahla.com
Reference 105
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 106
MASTERCARD
mastercard.us
mastercard.us
Reference 107
YOTEL
yotel.com
yotel.com
Reference 108
NSC
nsc.org
nsc.org