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Driven by cost control

Germany’s neighbours benefiting from the shift in German business travel

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The volume of business travel has increased, but there are many trends that put this into perspective. / © Getty Images, Unsplash

24.4.2026

Business travel volumes in Germany have risen slightly again, but the major shift remains. The latest figures for last year show growth in demand, particularly among SMEs; travel expenditure is average and costs are high. The majority of business travellers now travel by train.

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studied media science, then immediately co-designed hotel trade media and took responsibility for publications. Her favourite topics include Bleisure Travel and Serviced Apartments.

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