Survey: The Business Travel Opportunity Gap
A survey commissioned by SAP Concur reveals that business travel is crucial for career growth, but access is uneven. 51% of U.S. adults traveled for work in the past year, with 20% being frequent travelers. 76% believe business travel opens up opportunities, but younger and lower-income groups feel it is out of reach. Frequent travelers enjoy more premium experiences but also face operational strains like expense reporting hassles.
Impact and considerations
Survey data reveals inequality in business travel access and expense management pain points, providing evidence for companies to optimize travel policies and employee experience.
Key points
- 51% of U.S. adults traveled for work in the past year.
- 76% believe business travel opens up opportunities.
- Frequent travelers skew male, younger, and higher income.
- 34% have avoided work travel due to expense hassles.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 31 Mar 2026, 20:20
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:22
- Last updated
- 31 Mar 2026, 20:20
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：Survey: The Business Travel Opportunity Gap (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 31 Mar 2026, 20:20