Estudio de impacto económico de GBTA en EE. UU.
El impacto de los viajes de negocios sobre el empleo y la economía de EE. UU.
Published: June 2026
Visión general
Business travel remains a major driver of economic growth across the United States.
New research from GBTA, conducted by Rockport Analytics, reveals that business travel generated $623.8 billion for total U.S. GDP and supported 6.7 million American jobs in 2024. The industry also contributed $148.6 billion in tax revenue and accounted for 2.1% of total U.S. GDP, underscoring the far-reaching impact of business travel on communities, businesses, and public services nationwide.
The study examines the economic contribution of business travel nationally, regionally, and across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Los hallazgos clave de la investigación incluyen:
- $538.5 billion in business travel spending in 2024
- $623.8 billion generated in total U.S. GDP
- 6.7 million jobs supported by business travel activity
- $366.4 billion in wages supported across the U.S. economy
- $148.6 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue generated
- 487.8 million business trips taken in the United States during 2024
- 1 in every 24 U.S. jobs is linked to business travel activity
- Every $1 invested in business travel generated $1.16 in new economic output
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National Report
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Explore the Data by Region
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Por qué es importante
Business travel creates economic activity far beyond transportation and lodging. Spending supports local businesses, supply chains, workers, and government services in communities across the country.
The study finds that a 1% increase in business travel spending would generate an additional 66,800 jobs, $6.2 billion in GDP, $3.7 billion in wages, and $1.4 billion in tax revenue.
Metodología
The study was conducted by Rockport Analytics and analyzes the full economic contribution of business travel in 2024, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts on GDP, employment, wages, and tax revenue. Findings are based on the most recent full year of available data and include national, regional, and state-level analysis.
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Acerca de la investigación GBTA
A lo largo de sus más de 50 años de historia, GBTA ha estado a la vanguardia en sacar a la luz tendencias y temas clave que dan forma a la industria, permitiendo a los profesionales de viajes de negocios acceder al contexto oportuno, validar su pensamiento y avanzar con confianza.
Desde informes y pronósticos completos hasta encuestas centradas en temas específicos, sesiones educativas, seminarios web, podcasts y más, nuestro equipo de investigación se centra en ayudar a los miembros de GBTA y a la industria en general respondiendo preguntas urgentes y generando ¡ajá! momentos.
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