SAP Concur White Paper Addendum for France

Over a third of French business travelers (34%) feel excited about resuming travel once restrictions are lifted, and about the same amount feel worried (33%). Three in 5 (60%) have positive feelings about traveling again. There is an eagerness to return to the road, which is likely because nearly half of French business travelers anticipate a reduced number of deals or contracts signed (48%) and 40% expect declines in new business due to lack of in-person meetings.

However, while travel may look different post-COVID, 75% of French business travelers (compared to 65% globally) do not expect to routinely limit attendance at events and conferences, suggesting changes will be needed to meet their new expectations as they return to the road.