Corporate mobility and business travel management strategies

Companies are increasingly adopting formalized mobility and business travel policies to manage rising costs and complex logistics. A structured approach allows organizations to transform fragmented expenses—such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, parking, and mileage allowances—into manageable, predictable budget items.

According to the SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey 2026, 97% of CFOs view business travel as essential for achieving objectives, and 82% plan to increase dedicated budgets. However, economic pressures are forcing a shift from seeking the cheapest tickets to analyzing the total cost of each mission. This shift is driven by inflation and rising fuel prices, which were impacted by geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

In France, fiscal changes have also contributed to higher costs, including an increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets. To balance cost control with employee experience and sustainability goals, 91% of travel managers have evolved their strategies over the past year. Effective policies now focus on mapping usage patterns to identify savings and ensuring equitable rules across different job roles, such as field technicians versus traveling sales representatives.