Travel helps drive business growth

The first in the three-part series of survey reports explores the link between travel and overall business performance. Findings indicate that – many times – the best way to grow your business is by meeting face-to-face.

Takeaway: Whether you want to upskill employees or win a client, it all starts with a business trip.

The first in the three-part series of survey reports explores the link between travel and overall business performance. Findings indicate that – many times – the best way to grow your business is by meeting face-to-face.

Takeaway: Whether you want to upskill employees or win a client, it all starts with a business trip.

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agree that their company realizes tangible business value from trips to meet with clients, customers, or prospects in person.

Heightened innovation

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agree that in-person interactions foster greater levels of innovation for the business.

Stronger relationships

0%

say in-person meetings are essential for creating positive long-term relationships between co-workers.

Effective deal-making

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say in-person get-togethers best facilitate a successful meeting with a client to sell business.

Productive talks

0%

say in-person meetings are best for initiating discussions with merger and acquisition targets.

Now that you’ve seen the findings, learn how to use them to your best advantage. Within the report, you’ll uncover key traits of an effective travel program, like resilience, funding, and leadership support. Those traits are supported by keen insights from business leaders so you can create the right program that helps your business thrive.

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