Business travel is set for another transformative year. According to industry forecasts, global corporate travel spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2029, underscoring a sector that remains resilient despite economic uncertainty. With budgets stabilising and in-person meetings making a strong comeback, organisations are reaffirming the value of face-to-face connections.
However, the landscape is far from simple. Geopolitical tensions, evolving visa requirements and heightened traveller safety considerations will require agile strategies from travel managers. At the same time, technology innovation, sustainability goals and rising employee expectations are reshaping corporate travel programmes worldwide.
So, what’s next for the year ahead? Our Business Travel Trends 2026 Report explores eight critical trends that will define business travel in 2026 and what they mean for your organisation.
Inside the report:
- Meetings & Events: How tech-driven experiences and integrated budgets are redefining corporate gatherings.
- Executive travel: The rise of hyper-personalised, seamless journeys blending business and leisure.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress and gaps in accessible travel.
- NDC adoption: How travel management companies are bridging the gap between airlines and corporate needs.
- Sustainability: From carbon budgets to employee engagement – next steps for greener travel.
- Bleisure travel: Why blending work and leisure is becoming a mainstream policy.
- The nomadic worker: How work-from-anywhere is reshaping talent and travel programmes.
- Rail for business travel: Why rail is emerging as a strategic choice for cost, comfort and carbon savings.
Download the full report now to stay ahead of the trends shaping business travel in 2026.
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