Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption

Research from Business Travel Show Europe shows geopolitical instability is the biggest challenge for travel buyers in 2026, with 47% citing it as top concern. Some buyers are using AI tools: 10% use AI-driven real-time geopolitical risk analysis, 11% report cost savings, and 9% say AI improves duty of care. Buyers are optimistic about AI's potential but concerned about misinformation, data privacy, and compliance risks.