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India's Business Travel Market Poised for Double-Digit Growt

India has emerged as the world's sixth-ranked country for business travel spending, with a projected 12.5% year-over-year increase through 2026. GBTA is expanding its presence in the region to support organizations as they mature their travel policies and sustainability standards.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Capitalize on India's position as the sixth largest business travel market globally, with spending projected to reach $48.3 billion by 2026.
  2. 2Target domestic and international segments as approximately 69% of Indian travel buyers report plan increases in both areas.
  3. 3Address the maturity gap in travel programs, as only 38% of Indian travel managers currently rate their programs as highly mature.

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Source: eHotelier

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