The July 2025 Skift Travel Health Index shows the global travel industry remains resilient with a 1% growth. A key trend is the sustained strength of premium and business travel, which continues to grow and drive revenue despite broader economic uncertainties.
Just 59% of international economy tickets benefit from corporate discounts, Emburse says. That means on higher-priced long-haul routes, a huge share of travelers are paying full fare.
As U.S. government actions ripple across global commerce, corporate travel strategies are shifting. However, real-world data shows companies are still prioritizing the U.S., even as sentiment grows more cautious.
Millions of road warriors dread filing their trip expenses. SAP Concur believes that generative AI can finally automate expense reporting's most tedious tasks.
Today: Southwest launched its Getaways vacation packages, business travelers face rising frustration from fragmented booking systems, and the travel industry is watching the Fed’s Jackson Hole retreat closely.
The breakthrough is a positive step, however it remains subject to final approval by union members. It’ll also take up to 10 days to get the Air Canada network back to normal.