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Business Travel Industry Forecasts Cautious Growth And Operational Challenges
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The Global Business Travel Association's January 5–18, 2026 poll of 571 travel professionals across 40 countries finds cautious optimism, with 59% positive but optimism down 12 percentage points from last year. Eighty-four percent expect 2026 travel spending to increase or hold steady (average projected growth 12%), while top concerns include affordability (70%), cross-border restrictions and proposed U.S. ESTA changes (78% of frequent U.S. senders concerned).
