GBTA POLL SHOWS SHARP RISE IN BUSINESS TRAVEL OPTIMISM

TWO Thirds of companies are now permitting non-essential domestic business travel, found the latest global poll by the GBTA.

In a high for the year, 42% of members are now also allowing international travel and over 70% expect a rise in business travel over the next six months as a result of the US reopening.

The October poll showed a sharp rise in optimism, with 52% of members reporting they feel more optimistic compared to a month ago. This number was 22% in September.

Only 10% say they feel more pessimistic about the industry’s path to recovery compared to 27% a month ago.

Three in four (78%) GBTA buyer and procurement members feel their company’s employees are “willing” or “very willing”’ to travel for business in the current environment.