The 2026 SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey indicates a positive outlook for the Australian business event sector.
Research was undertaken in April 2026, with respondents including business travellers, travel managers and chief financial officers (CFOs).
Key report highlights:
- 88 per cent of CFOs expected their travel budgets to increase this year and 80 per cent viewed business travel as important to organisational growth
- 47 per cent of travel managers said their organisation's travel approach had become more flexible, with larger budgets and fewer restrictions
- 93 per cent of business travellers said that work trips positively impacted their mental or physical well-being
- 36 per cent of respondents said business travel offered opportunities for face-to-face interactions with colleagues and customers that weren’t possible day-to-day.
The findings point to continued opportunities to attract conferences, corporate meetings and incentive travel to Sydney and regional NSW.
Learn more about the 2026 SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey here.
Destination NSW to drive business events growth at AIME
Expressions of interest are open to co-exhibit with Destination NSW at Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2027.
AIME is the leading annual trade event for the business events industry in the Asia Pacific region.
Taking place from 15–17 February 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, AIME will attract event planners, buyers and decision-makers from around the globe, creating valuable opportunities for business development, networking and industry growth.
Expressions of interest to co-exhibit with Destination NSW close on 10 August 2027. Click here to learn more.
