7 Key Trends That Will Define Corporate Travel & Expense in 2022

7 Key Trends That Will Define Corporate Travel & Expense in 2022

In this report:

• Several key factors are driving optimism about business travel in 2022, including new dynamics and formats for meetings and events, as well as the hybridization of the workplace and workforce.
  
• Covid-19 put corporate duty of care obligations in an acute new spotlight, and companies must enact and communicate new policies to support employees in the post-pandemic environment.
  
• Corporate travel agencies and other travel platforms need to stay nimble ahead of Covid-19 and future challenges, while solving for misalignments in new line items like remote work expenses and broader employee benefits.
  
• Travel and expense management platforms must enable a more strategic view of how business travel fits into an organization’s broader financial goals. That’s why many companies are now looking for all-in-one solutions that provide up-to-date information around travel restrictions and safety, as well as real-time data around spending.

While 2021 has been another unique year for business travel, robust industry momentum is pointing to a strong recovery in 2022. Skift and TripActions present this new insights deck exploring the state of corporate travel and expense as companies embark on new journeys ahead in 2022.

Much has changed, of course, and the question remains: How will corporate travel managers and business travelers work together to achieve these goals in a world of rapidly evolving policies and regulations?