Global Survey Reveals COVID-19 Impact and Outlook on Business Travel
A global survey commissioned by SAP Concur reveals that 59% of business travelers feel positive about their next trip, but health and safety are top concerns. 45% find the trip itself most stressful, a 50% increase from last year. 96% of travel managers say their companies were not fully prepared for evolving travel demands. The survey covered 4,850 business travelers in 23 markets and 800 travel managers in 8 markets.
Impact and considerations
The survey provides data-driven insights for companies to refine travel policies, emphasizing health, safety, flexibility, and duty of care.
Key points
- 59% of business travelers feel positive about their next trip, but 39% feel worried and 30% anxious.
- 45% find the trip itself most stressful, a 50% increase from last year.
- 96% of travel managers say their companies were not fully prepared for evolving travel demands.
- 65% of travelers rank personal health and safety among their top three considerations.
- If companies do not implement new measures, 65% of travelers intend to take action, including reducing travel or seeking new roles without travel.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
- Page published
- 16 Aug 2026, 08:12
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：New Global Survey Highlights COVID-19 Impact and Outlook on Business Travel (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 29 Jun 2022, 19:47