“The current economic environment is driving tension among business travellers, travel managers, and company leadership,” said Charlie Sultan, president of Concur Travel at SAP Concur, in a statement.

“Balance between flexibility and cost is delicate, not to mention pressures from new distribution channels and ongoing geopolitical issues.

Unequal travel opportunities

Meanwhile, the report also found unequal opportunities for travel in the workforce, as 66% of respondents feel they haven’t had an equal opportunity to take business trips compared to their colleagues.

Among the reasons they cited include their level of seniority (19%), their age (18%), and their status as a parent or caretaker (14%).