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Survey: business travelers looking for security
An Expedia Corporate Travel survey finds business travelers are taking specific measures to ensure safety in a chaotic travel environment.
Survey results indicate that an overwhelming 87% rank safety and security “somewhat” or “extremely important” when traveling on business.
“Business travelers are often thought to be more travel-savvy then the average person, and in the wake of recent national security concerns, these travelers have learned to quickly adapt to the ever-evolving travel landscape,†said the survey.
In addition to safeguards like not carrying valuables and utilizing amenities including hotel safes while on business trips, the survey shows that business travelers are taking extra precautions prior to departure such as monitoring weather conditions, major world events and the US State Department’s travel warnings list.
“It’s clear that safety is top-of-mind among business travelers, and as a travel management company, it’s important that we understand their concerns and the actions they are taking to stay safe on the road,†said Rob Greyber, senior vice president of North America for Expedia Corporate Travel.
According to the survey, almost two-thirds of respondents believe that the Middle East poses the largest safety and security risk when traveling, while a surprising 14% of respondents feel that North America poses the largest safety risk.
The Middle East and North America are followed by Africa, South America, Asia and Europe in order of regions viewed by respondents as having the highest risk.
Report by David Wilkening
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