Gen Z professionals reviving business travel

A recent survey conducted by American Express Canada highlights prevailing attitudes towards the return to business travel

According to the survey, professionals born between the late 1990s and mid-2000s are more likely to take the lead in reviving business travel, as 64% of them stated business travel will be a “top” or “high” priority for them in 2023 - notably higher percentage compared to other generations, including millennials, with 39% who feel the same way.

Key takeaways

• The survey also found that 58 per cent of Gen Z respondents said they plan to travel more for work in 2023 than they did in 2022;
• For over half of Gen Z respondents “meeting with clients” was the primary reason for conducting business travel. Other top reasons include knowledge building, team building, and meeting potential partners;
• Cost of travel is the primary concern for Gen Z professionals (43%) followed by airport delays (36%), and environmental impact (29%) and it may impact their business travel decisions.

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