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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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