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Global Business Travel Spend to Reach $1.71 Trillion in 2026
According to the latest GBTA report, global business travel spending is projected to hit a record $1.71 trillion in 2026, driven primarily by higher travel costs. While total spending is expected to grow 7.2%, trip volume will increase by just 1.3% to 1.84 billion trips as corporate travel budgets face tighter discipline.
Key Takeaways
- 1Global business travel spend will grow 7.2% in 2026 to $1.71 trillion, surpassing 2025's $1.59 trillion total.
- 2Trip volume is rising much slower than spend, growing 1.3% to 1.84 billion trips due to higher transportation prices.
- 3The U.S. ($423B) and China ($403.7B) account for nearly 48% of total global business travel expenditure.
Source: eHotelier
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