Global business travel spending to hit record US$1.7 trillion in 2026: GBTA
Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record US$1.7 trillion in 2026, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass 1.8 billion, according to the 2026 GBTA Business Travel Index...
Fuel shock keeps business travel prices elevated through 2026 with relief ahead in 2027:...
Following a year marked by unprecedented energy-market disruption and rising operational costs, global business travel prices are expected to remain elevated through the remainder of 2026 before beginning to moderate in 2027, with variations...
SAP Concur survey exposes growing expense compliance gap in APAC
Three in five APAC business travellers (60%) admit to bending company travel and expense policies, notably higher than the 50% global average.
According to SAP Concur’s annual Global Business Travel Survey, the data exposes exactly...
Global exhibition industry resilient despite Middle East tensions: UFI
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 37th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report, offering fresh insights into the current state of the exhibition industry.
Global results of the survey...
Cost pressures and ROI driving priorities in 2026: BCD M&E
The meetings and events industry has stabilised after years of disruption, but professionals now face intense cost pressures and rising demands for measurable value, according to BCD Meetings & Events’ 2026 Global Client Survey.
While...
Trip.Biz research exposes major content and trust gap in corporate OBTs
Nearly one-third of companies using a corporate online booking tool (OBT) report that 20% or more of travel spend is booked outside the approved platform, with 53% citing missing content as the main driver,...
Relationship and reputation matter most in DMC selection: SITE survey
New research from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) reveals that human relationships and local expertise remain the absolute priorities for incentive travel professionals when selecting a DMC.
The May 2026 SITE Pulse survey,...
Secure Wi-Fi, better acoustics, and less alcohol: IACC report captures shifting meeting demands
The global meetings sector is investing heavily in experience, connectivity, and sustainability, while continuing to prioritise foundational elements like natural light, acoustics, and F&B quality, according to International Association of Conference Centres' (IACC) 2026...
Global socio-political instability disrupts international MICE industry: IAPCO
Global conflict and socio-political instability have surged from background concerns to major operational disruptors for the international business events industry, according to the recently-released 2026 Global Socio-Political Impact Survey by the International Association of...
Vast majority of SE-Asia business travellers seek a unified platform for transport and meals:...
A new study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Grab For Business reveals that companies in South-east Asia can significantly improve the business travel experience by aligning their business travel programmes with employees’ actual behaviours...
