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title: "The Rise of Business Travel: Trends and Benefits for Professionals in 2023"
description: Traveling for Business? Here's the latest news and trends for Business Travel in 2023.
image: https://blog.klerk.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1)-3.png
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As remote work becomes increasingly common, companies are finding more value in business travel. Exploring the benefits of business travel for professionals, the latest trends in the industry, and how companies like Klerk are making business travel easier and more cost-effective.

The Business Travel Industry is Growing:

- Globalization & increased availability of flights are making business travel more necessary and more accessible to professionals
- Global business travel spending is expected to reach $1.87 Trillion by 2028
- The average length of stay for business travelers is 4.1 nights in 2023

Why Do Businesses Travel?

- Face-to-face meetings are more effective and establish stronger, longer lasting business relationships
- Provides professionals opportunities to gain new insights & knowledge, and experience new ways of working
- Professionals can break out of their normal routine and gain confidence through adapting to new environments

Trends to Expect This Year:

- Mixing business with pleasure through "bleisure" ( the combination of business and leisure) travel
- Stepping outside of booking traditional hotel chains and opting for smaller boutique hotels instead
- Self-booking platforms and flexible travel policies

How KLERK is Making Business Travel Easier:

- Business travelers can save up to 40% off their accommodations in cities worldwide
- Offering variety in price points, location, and amenities
- Providing an automated, easy to use platform with flexible cancellation policies

References:

- https://airssist.com/business-travel-trends/
- https://rb.gy/20vjeh

 

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