SAP Concur Survey: Business Travel Value and Stress Coexist
The eighth annual SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey reveals a paradox: while 93% of business travelers say work trips benefit their wellbeing, 67% are hesitant to travel due to safety concerns, disruptions, and role pressures. CFOs recognize travel's strategic value (97%), but travel managers feel unsupported. Employees increasingly expect employer support for safety, yet trust in data monitoring is fragile.
Impact and considerations
Companies must balance travel value with employee experience, enhancing safety support and data transparency to build trust and satisfaction.
Key points
- 93% of business travelers say work travel benefits their wellbeing.
- 67% are hesitant to travel for business this year, citing safety and disruptions.
- 97% of CFOs say business travel is important to growth strategy.
- 86% of travel managers are concerned their organization is not doing enough to protect employee safety.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
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- First source publication
- 15 Jun 2026, 12:55
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:14
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2026, 12:55
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：New Research Reveals Growing Paradox at the Center of Business Travel (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 15 Jun 2026, 12:55