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U.S. corporate travel trends

Study: Corporate travel outlook cloudy

Summary:

  • U.S. corporate travel in 2025 shows greater caution after two years of recovery.
  • Companies face turbulence as they adjust to rising costs and shifting priorities.
  • Managers also say their companies are optimizing travel for sustainability.

U.S. CORPORATE TRAVEL shows more “nuance and caution” in 2025 after two years of recovery, according to Deloitte. Many companies plan to increase spending, but retrenchment among larger organizations clouds the outlook.

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Americans travel quality time survey

Survey: Americans value time with loved ones

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  • Most Americans value moments with loved ones, according to a Hyatt survey.
  • 62 percent view travel as quality time.
  • 42 percent would take a dream family trip if money were no object.

MOST AMERICANS DEFINE quality time as moments spent with those they care about and want more of it, according to a Hyatt Inclusive Collection survey. However, 82 percent say they do not get enough time with loved ones.

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B1 B2 visa interview

B1/B2 visa interviews now must be in applicants’ home country

Summary:

  • The U.S. State Department updated the visa application process.
  • The change ends faster visa appointments abroad.
  • Applicants must now schedule interviews in their home country, affecting Indian travelers.

THE U.S. STATE Department recently updated the non-immigrant visa process, requiring B1 and B2 applicants to schedule interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of citizenship or legal residence. The new rules are expected to delay visa processing, especially in high-demand countries like India, where long wait times affect travelers, students and temporary workers.

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U.S. holiday travel 2025 trends

Report: U.S. consumers’ holiday travel intent dips

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  • U.S. holiday travel is down to 44 percent, led by Millennials and Gen Z.
  • Younger consumers are cost-conscious while older generations show steadier travel intent.
  • 76 percent of Millennials are likely to use AI for travel recommendations.

NEARLY 44 PERCENT of U.S. consumers plan to travel during the 2025 holiday season, down from 46 percent last year, according to PwC. Millennials and Gen Z lead travel intent at 55 percent each, while Gen X sits at 39 percent and Baby Boomers at 26 percent.

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Global business travel rebounds to $1.57 trillion with U.S. and China leading spending in 2025

Study: Business travel to hit $1.57T in 2025

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  • Global business travel spending is projected to reach $1.57 trillion in 2025, up 6.6 percent but below an earlier 10.4 percent forecast.
  • The U.S. and China lead spending; India, South Korea and Turkey show fastest growth.
  • Travelers are spending more per trip and adopting digital tools like AI booking and mobile wallets.

GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL is projected to reach $1.57 trillion in 2025, a 6.6 percent year-over-year increase, according to the Global Business Travel Association. The rate marks a slowdown from the previous two years and falls short of an earlier 10.4 percent projection.

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