Survey Reveals LGBTQ+ Business Travelers Face Discrimination
SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey reveals that 94% of LGBTQ+ business travelers have experienced discrimination while traveling for work, and 90% have hidden their sexual orientation. The survey also found that 82% of LGBTQ+ travelers changed accommodations due to feeling unsafe, and 92% feel they haven't had equal travel opportunities. The article calls on companies to pay attention to destination laws and adjust policies to fulfill duty of care.
Impact and considerations
Safety and inclusion of LGBTQ+ travelers are important aspects of corporate social responsibility; companies need to take measures to ensure safe and equitable travel for all employees.
Key points
- 94% of LGBTQ+ business travelers have experienced discrimination while traveling for work.
- 90% of LGBTQ+ travelers have hidden their sexual orientation, mainly due to safety and privacy.
- 82% of LGBTQ+ travelers changed accommodations because they felt unsafe.
- 92% of LGBTQ+ travelers feel they haven't had equal travel opportunities.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 30 Jun 2023, 19:51
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:22
- Last updated
- 30 Jun 2023, 19:51
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：Survey Considers LGBTQ+ Business Travel Experiences (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Jun 2023, 19:51