Ctrip Corporate Travel Whitepaper: Travel Preferences and Booking Trends of Business Travelers

Ctrip Corporate Travel released its 11th annual Business Travel Management Market Whitepaper, based on a survey of 1,000 frequent business travelers. Key preferences: domestic short trips (under 2 hours) favor high-speed rail, while trips over 3 hours shift to air; domestic flight durations concentrate in 2-3 hours (55%). Booking habits: domestic air tickets increasingly booked 3-7 days ahead; international hotel last-minute bookings (under 1 day) rose from 24% to 39%. Hotel choices prioritize hygiene, soundproofing, safety, and office facilities.