From AI-driven automation to wellness-focused travel, the key shifts transforming business trips and redefining corporate travel strategies
Mar 4, 2025
Amadeus Cytric, in partnership with trend forecasting agency Globetrender, has identified key shifts that are reshaping business travel. From AI-driven automation to sustainable choices and seamless airport experiences, companies must adapt to maximize efficiency, well-being and competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
Key takeaways
- AI-Driven travel management: Agentic AI will move beyond passive assistance to autonomously manage bookings, expense reports and itinerary adjustments;
- Meetings in motion: Hybrid workspaces will drive the demand for on-the-go collaboration, from in-flight strategy sessions to private rail summits;
- Tailored bundles: Airlines will offer customized air packages, integrating amenities such as lounge access and Wi-Fi to align with corporate travel policies;
- Gen Z influence: This new workforce cohort prioritizes flexibility, sustainability and meaningful travel experiences, reshaping corporate policies;
- Biometric gateways: Facial recognition will replace traditional travel documents, streamlining airport processes for a frictionless experience;
- Jetset hacking: Business travelers will prioritize well-being, embracing wellness innovations such as sleep labs and cryo chambers;
- Regional travel growth: Amid global uncertainties, companies will prioritize domestic and regional travel, optimizing supply chains and logistics.
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