Businesses are cautiously spending on corporate travel as trade uncertainty looms
Publishing timestamp: 2025-07-22 13:00:01
Summary
Corporate travel spending is increasing, but companies are being strategic due to trade uncertainties. While spending is up, growth is less than predicted. Companies are still investing in relationship building through travel, but are shifting spending towards individual meetings rather than large group outings. Airlines are reporting mixed results in corporate travel demand, with some seeing stabilization and others seeing acceleration.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/22/business-travel-spending-airlines-hotels.html