The landscape of business travel has undergone a significant transformation in the wake of widespread remote work. As highlighted by Elizabeth Bennett in an article for BBC Worklife, “Remote work isn’t killing business travel—it’s transforming it,” the traditional purpose and nature of business trips are evolving to meet the new demands of a remote-work world.”
New Reasons for Business Travel
Bennett notes that while the days of in-person client meetings may be waning, employees are embarking on corporate trips for new reasons. Patricia Huska, chief people officer at American Express Global Business Travel, observes, “In the pandemic, many people relocated, which has shifted the demographics of organizations.” This shift has increased the need for face-to-face interaction, making business travel vital for maintaining connections within dispersed teams.
