1、The State of Corporate Travel PoliciesWhat a Modern Policy Looks Like in the U.S.and CanadaMarch 20262Thank You to Our Research Partner!A message from GBTA3In a rapidly changing world,travel policies remain the single most important building block of a successful managed travel program.Every strateg
2、ic goal depends on a well-designed corporate travel policy that provides clear guardrails,defines accountability,and supports consistent decision-making across the organization.For many years,GBTA members have come to us for guidance in designing and updating their travel policies,and no topic has s
3、urfaced more often in the GBTA Research inbox(researchgbta.org).Travel managers today are operating in an increasingly complex environment shaped by economic uncertainty,evolving traveler expectations,and heightened duty-of-care and compliance requirements.Were proud to partner with ALTOUR on this f
4、irst-of-its kind study that captures the practical trade-offs travel managers are navigating as they carefully balance cost savings,risk,and employee satisfaction.Grounded in the experiences of corporate travel leaders across the U.S.and Canada,the findings are intended to move the conversation beyo
5、nd theory and toward action.The goal of this study is to help travel managers understand current policy trends and benchmark their programs against peers.We encourage readers to use this report as both a reference tool and a catalyst for meaningful discussion about the future of travel policy.Suzann
6、e NeufangCEOGlobal Business Travel Association(GBTA)A message from ALTOUR4ALTOUR is proud to partner with the Global Business Travel Association on this first-of-its-kind Travel Policy Study.At a moment of economic pressure and geopolitical uncertainty,understanding how travel policies are evolving