Corporate Travel | The Return of Face-to-Face Business

Corporate Travel in 2022 & Beyond

With more companies expanding globally, traveling for business is on the rise. According to the new business travel index, the BTI™ Outlook by the Global Business Travel Association, there is a 38% surge expected in 2022. 

Whether you're traveling to meet with a client, attend a conference, or close a deal, all business travel is important. Despite the recent wave of Omicron sweeping the country, most travel managers reported that 64% of their employees are “willing” or “very willing” to travel for business in the current environment. 

Why Corporate Travel Is Important

A key corporate strategy to a successful business is a good ol' face-to-face meeting. Some customers and clients even specifically request face-to-face meetings. In-person business tends to be a particularly motivating factor when trying to close a deal or gain business in general. After covid-19 brought a hauling stop to in-person greetings and meetings, many noticed the importance of direct interactions and are eager to begin reconnecting with clients face-to-face. 

Making strong professional relationships can be difficult to do over the phone, on a video call, or via email. Meeting with clients in person can help you make the right impression, network, build relationships and bring the business out into the real world. For some, like event planners and medical equipment sales representatives, making the right impression requires showcasing their products and capabilities outside of the office. Despite the increase in a digital and remote workplace, more and more companies are shifting their efforts to direct, in-person business.