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Good morning, communicators:
The rise of the Delta variant in the U.S. has brought business travel to a halt.
September marks the beginning of the busy corporate travel season, but many companies are having second thoughts about sending their workers on planes, especially as they delay their return to work dates.
Some 60 percent of business travelers said they are likely to postpone their travel plans and 67 percent said they are likely to take fewer trips, according to a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, which conducted a survey in August involving 400 business travelers.
Business travel might struggle to come back—even after the pandemic has abated. According to a Bloomberg survey of 45 large businesses in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, 84% plan to spend less on travel for their employees. It’s a reminder for communicators and PR pros to continue investing in digital tools and experiences. For better or for worse, the Zoom call is very much here to stay.
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