Buyers’ optimism ‘takes a hit’ from Trump policies

Around one-third of global travel managers are now expecting their volume of business trips to fall “significantly” this year following the recent actions of the US government, according to a new GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) survey.

The poll of more than 900 travel buyers and suppliers around the world found that “a significant portion” were now anticipating declines in business travel this year with overall optimism “taking a hit”, as the Trump administration has implemented new policies on tariffs, cross-border rules and US entry restrictions for travellers from certain countries.

Some 29 per cent of buyer respondents expect a decline in business travel volumes at their organisation this year. While another…