Australians and New Zealanders travel more for business than almost any other country, a global Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) survey has revealed.

The survey by Corporate Traveller, the flagship SME division of FCTG, shows more than a third of businesses (37 per cent) now send employees on at least one work trip a week. 

In comparison, the figure is 23 per cent in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 21.7 per cent in Asia and 31.8 per cent across the Americas.  

Tom Walley, Australia-based global managing director for Corporate Traveller, said decentralisation of businesses, internal regional migration and the regional infrastructure boom are boosting travel.

“Despite our relatively small populations, Australians and New Zealanders are leading the charge when it comes to domestic travel. And given Australians and New Zealanders have long valued personal connections, it’s not surprising this extends to the approach to the way businesses approach travel.  

“Interestingly, as flexible work arrangements have grown it has amplified the need for domestic travel, with ANZ businesses demonstrating the importance of keeping teams connected with regular trips across the regions.” 

The survey showed the global average for weekly business trips is almost 32 per cent, with 42 per cent of most companies sending employees on monthly work trips. 

In comparison, 44 per cent of ANZ companies send employees on monthly work trips; just 12 per cent said staff travel for work once or twice a quarter.

The number of businesses whose employees travel once or twice a year is a little under seven per cent. 

Tom Walley said “Enhanced regional airports, improved transportation links, and the development of business-oriented accommodations reflect a commitment to supporting domestic mobility, helping to make domestic travel more accessible and efficient.  

“As we move into 2025, we expect ANZ businesses to continue leading domestic travel, leveraging it as a proven tool for business success, and a way for flexible work teams to connect, network and engage on a far more impactful level.”

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