The Travel Manager's Playbook for Getting Ahead in 2026
This SAP Concur article provides a playbook for travel managers in 2026: turning travel data into actionable stories, building cost savings that support the business, treating AI as a practical advantage, learning from peers, and adopting a connected approach to travel and spend. Research shows nearly 7 in 10 travel managers say their budget doesn't reflect travel's importance.
Impact and considerations
Provides practical strategies for travel managers to enhance data influence, cost control, and AI adoption.
Key points
- Nearly 7 in 10 travel managers say budget doesn't reflect travel's importance.
- 54% say travel strategy is evaluated at C-suite or board level.
- 95% of business travelers are willing to use AI-enabled booking options.
- Automation reduces travel costs by 23% and increases policy compliance by 28%.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 9 Feb 2026, 17:02
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:30
- Last updated
- 9 Feb 2026, 17:02
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：The Travel Manager’s Playbook for Getting Ahead in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 9 Feb 2026, 17:02