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December 8, 2025

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New Report Shows Business Travel Rebound and Shifting Behaviors in 2026
SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS, 12/8

Business travel continues its strong comeback, and new data suggests its role in corporate operations is more valued than ever. According to The State of Corporate Travel & Expense 2026, the annual industry survey by Navan and Skift, 90% of frequent business travelers now consider travel an essential investment or a necessary operational cost*. This signals a notable shift in mindset after years of disruption and cautious spending.

The report is based on insights from nearly 1,800 respondents across three groups: travelers, travel managers, and finance managers. Together, their perspectives offer a detailed view of today’s corporate travel and expense (T&E) ecosystem, including where processes are improving and where persistent inefficiencies remain.

 
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AVIATION

IndiGo Chaos: Why Is India’s Largest Airline Canceling Hundreds of Flights? (ALJAZEERA, 12/7)

Pegasus Airlines to Acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings in Bold European Expansion (AVI TRADER, 12/8)

IBM, Riyadh Air to Launch AI-Native Airline in Early 2026 (TECH IN ASIA, 12/8)

HOSPITALITY

Expedia’s B2B Unlocks New Hotel Demand (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 12/8)

Hotel Booking ‘Front Door’ Is Changing with AI (PHOCUSWIRE, 12/5)

SUSTAINABILITY

Korean Air Accelerates Decarbonization Drive for Sustainable Flight (KOREAN TIMES, 12/8)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Uber for Business: Controlling Ground Travel Expenditure (PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE, 12/6)

OTHER SECTORS

RateGain Partners with Yatra for End-to-End Corporate Travel Solutions (ECONOMIC TIMES, 12/8)

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET

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