The vast majority (92%) of the 3,850 business travellers surveyed believe the future of their career relies on successful business travel in the coming year, predominantly because it’s so important for maintaining client relationships (42%) and starting new ones (41%). In keeping with this theme, 94% of employees across 25 markets state they would be willing to travel for business over the next 12 months, including two-thirds (67%) who are very willing.
Moreover, almost two in five (38%) say business travel is important to their ability to remain current and relevant in their field, including by helping them keep tabs on the latest trends, technology and other advancements.
However, in spite of ongoing economic challenges, interest in travelling more sustainability remains strong.
Almost one in five (19%) employees intend to take the step of purchasing carbon offsets for their forthcoming business travel arrangements, while 23% say they would decline a business trip if they had concerns over its environmental impact.
More than a third of business travellers (36%) expect their company to offer the option of making more sustainable travel choices outside of company policy.
Read the full report: Global Business Travellers Report 2023