Blacklane survey shows willingness to pay more for sustainable alternatives

Half of business travellers and bookers are willing to pay up to 25% more for greener alternatives, particularly if an upgraded experience is available. 

One in five (21%) will opt for a more expensive sustainable alternative if the cost increase also meant an experience upgrade. 

These were some of the key findings of a survey in a report by chauffeur specialist Blacklane – Unlocking the Business Traveller’s Mindset – which sought insights from 128 respondents – 58% business travellers and 42% bookers.

Nearly half (49%) of the travel managers and bookers expect sustainability to become a major factor influencing travel decisions in the next few years. This is a significant rise from one in five today (17%).

Cost is the biggest challenge for over two thirds (67%) of travel managers and bookers.

Despite cost concerns, 40% of business travel managers and bookers admitted they do not strictly adhere to their company’s travel policy cost limits. 

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