The majority of surveyed business travelers say their trips are worth the cost
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Businesses who can't afford to cut out travel rely on technology to help save money and increase productivity, which is why 90% of business travelers say free hotel Wi-Fi is an important hotel amenity.
The recession may be over, but business travelers still feel the effects of a sluggish economy, a survey of them released today shows.
More than a third of 407 business travelers surveyed this month say fewer employees in their companies are allowed to travel to meetings than a year ago, according to the online survey sponsored by Cambria Suites.
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