Generational Perspectives on Business Travel and What They Mean for Businesses
SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey reveals generational differences in willingness to travel, health and safety expectations, and sustainability concerns. Companies need flexible policies to attract and retain talent.
Impact and considerations
Understanding generational travel preferences helps companies develop more effective travel policies, improving talent attraction and retention.
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' (43%).
- Gen Z and millennials are more likely to consider flexible travel and booking options essential for health and safety.
- Gen Z and millennials are more likely to decline a business trip if it requires non-sustainable travel options.
- Gen Z is most likely to take action (63%) and poses the greatest flight risk (35%) if unhappy with current travel schedule.
- By 2030, Gen Z's share of the U.S. labor force is projected to increase to 21.3%.
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