The outlook for economic and business travel growth presents a balance of both potential upside factors and downside risks.

SAP Concur’s Global Business Travel Survey assesses business travel challenges, with this year’s findings centered around remote work, equal opportunity to travel and duty of care for LGBTQ+ traveler experiences.

The Global Business Travel Association reports that the business travel industry was responsible for a major boost to the U.S. economy in 2022.

Are you asking about staffing capacity before you book your meeting or event at a hotel? If not, you should, because much of the hospitality industry is still struggling to build up its staff after mass layoffs, furloughs and resignations post-pandemic. It’s one way you can ensure that your guests are getting the service they deserve while attending your meeting or event.

The appeal of group incentive travel remains strong, according to a recent Incentive Research Foundation survey of North American employees. The study found that a group incentive travel experience to an appealing destination was rated “very” or “extremely motivating” by 91% of respondents for the third year in a row. The study further examined destinations and program design to determine the elements that provide maximum inspiration to earn the award.