Big Majority of Business Travelers Ready to Travel With Safety Measures in Place, Says Survey
Research from Amadeus shows 93% have reduced travel for work by average of 60% >>
by: Harvey Chipkin
A large majority (84%) of business travelers say they would travel now if the correct safety measures are in place (rising to 87% for frequent flyers), according to research from Amadeus, the travel technology company. The survey of 1,400 regular business travelers showed 93% have reduced travel for work by an average of 60% since the pandemic began (78% for those over 55). The desire to travel for work, according to the research, is driven by human factors, with travelers most missing “seeing customers and colleagues face-to-face” and “sharing ideas at in-person meetings,” closely followed by social aspects like ”sharing a meal.” When it comes to rebuilding confidence, frequent travelers highlighted five safe travel measures: COVID-19 medical insurance, up-to-date health and travel restriction information about the destination, hygiene information for hotel/office, ability to pay using contactless methods and mandatory test or vaccine certificate prior to boarding. Interestingly, according to the report, travelers prioritize information on health and travel restrictions as well as contactless payments over testing and vaccination certificates, suggesting they seek the tools to more safely manage their own trips and the associated risks. Business travelers are also sensitive to the economic environment, with 96% confirming they would be happy to adhere more closely to their company’s travel policy if it meant business travel could be justified.
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