TravelDaily Research Institute released its annual report 'Tides Rise in the East: China Business Travel Without Limits', indicating the market has moved past recovery into high-quality development. The report reveals a 'dumbbell' spending structure with ground transport at 44%, and digitalization is eliminating reimbursement pain points.
In H1 2026, domestic trips reached 3.463 billion, up 5.4% YoY; total spending 3.21 trillion yuan, up 2.0%. Inbound tourism surged with 22.914 million foreign arrivals, up 20.4%. Market shows growth with slowing pace, shifting from scale expansion to quality improvement.
This article cites an IDC report to discuss key features enterprises should look for in travel and expense management software. IDC advises enterprises to leverage advanced technologies to streamline approvals, combat fraud, and maintain compliance, noting strong market demand for innovation. The article lists key evaluation dimensions: user experience, intelligent workflows, enhanced analytics, digital payments, risk management, fraud management, and ecosystem integration.