Generational Perspectives on Business Travel and What They Mean for Businesses
The SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey reveals that while nearly all employees across generations are willing to travel for business, expectations vary. Gen Z and millennials place higher importance on health, safety, and sustainability, and are more likely to decline trips that don't meet their expectations. Companies should adapt policies to attract and retain talent.
Impact and considerations
Survey data informs travel policy development, helping companies attract and retain talent across generations.
Key points
- 98% of respondents are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, but Gen Z is less likely to be 'very willing' at 43%.
- Gen Z and millennials are more likely to consider flexible booking options essential for health and safety (both 94%).
- 91% of business travelers would consider declining a trip, with Gen Z (96%) and millennials (93%) more likely.
- Gen Z (22%) and millennials (28%) are more likely to decline a trip if it requires non-sustainable options.
- Gen Z is most likely to take action (63%) or change jobs (35%) when unhappy with their travel schedule.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 30 Aug 2022, 17:30
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:30
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2022, 17:30
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：Generational Perspectives on Business Travel and What They Mean for Businesses (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Aug 2022, 17:30