This benchmarking study provides insights from the global business travel sector and others to reveal their top sustainability priorities. 

Key takeaways include: 

• 89% say that sustainability is already a priority for their company.  

• 76% of travel buyers say that they have  incorporated or are planning to incorporate sustainability objectives in their travel policies. 
• 80% of the global business travel industry report having a sustainability team and/or a sustainability program in place.  
• 88% of the global business travel sector views addressing climate change as the number one priority area for action. 
• Among the biggest barriers to more sustainable business travel management practices are higher costs (82%) and lack of transparent information and data (63%).

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Fáilte Ireland presents the results from the second wave of research conducted with International Associations, Agents and in-House Planners in Britain, Germany, and the US. Interviews were conducted in Q3 and Q4 2021.

This wave focused on their future planning and the impact of Covid-19 on short- and medium-term destination decision-making.

Other areas that were explored include the role of technology and  hybrid events, see more by clicking the image above. 

The GBTA carried out an outlook poll amongst its members  in January2024  and found that:

• 83% of travel buyers say their 2023 global business travel bookings increased – significantly (31%), moderately (37%), or slightly (15%) – versus 2022.
• 84% of buyers reporting their travel spending increased significantly (33%), moderately (38%), or slightly (13%) over the same period.
• 59% of buyers expect the number of business trips will increase at their company in 2024 compared to 2023. 
• More travel buyers in North America (66%) expect an increase in employee travel in 2024 compared to European buyers (37%)

See more results in the report. 

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