SAP Concur Research Insights: Business Travel in the UK

Now in its eighth year, the Global Business Travel Survey reveals what’s working, what’s changing, and where organisations may need to rethink their approach to business travel.

Beneath the headlines, this year’s findings reveal several themes in [country] that are redefining business travel.

Here’s a look at some of them:

Trust and policy in practice

Nearly half of business travellers say they bend or break travel or expense policy.

AI in business travel is outpacing policies

72% of business travellers say they would use shadow AI tools, or non-approved AI tools.

Business travel is valued beyond the financial

93% of business travellers say it benefits their mental and physical health.

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About the research: The eighth annual SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey is based on insights from 4,800 travel stakeholders across the globe. The study was conducted April 1-20, 2026, in partnership with Wakefield Research.

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