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For too long, business travel has been misrepresented as the exclusive domain of C-Suite executives and international flights. But the Business Travel Association (BTA)<\/span> saw a different picture emerging – one rooted in everyday professionals, from engineers and educators to healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why the Business Travel Association\u2019s (BTA)<\/span> latest report, “Beyond the Boardroom”<\/span><\/strong>, uncovers the real faces behind work travel in the UK. From engineers and educators to healthcare workers and consultants, travel for work is the backbone of everyday operations and our economy.<\/p>\n These insights are not just relevant, they\u2019re transformative. They validate the value proposition of TMCs<\/span> and expose an untapped market well beyond traditional corporate accounts.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#CHALLENGES” button_text=”Uncover the Insights” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Blog_Intro-scaled.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”395px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Insights” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#efefef” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”ROW – TITLE ” module_id=”CHALLENGES” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1420px” max_width_tablet=”1420px” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#5B8CB1″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Blog_1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”July-Blog_1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”41px” header_3_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The BTA isn\u2019t just publishing this report and walking away. This research is already attracting national media attention and will form the cornerstone of their lobbying efforts with government to push for better, smarter transport infrastructure. Crucially, the data collected goes beyond the published report. The BTA will continue to use this deeper intelligence to:<\/p>\n For travel providers, this is a rallying call: there’s a broader client base waiting to be served and this report gives you the data to reach them with confidence.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#5B8CB1″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|67px|30px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Blog_2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”July-Blog_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”41px” header_3_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Work-related travel is no longer just about boardroom deals or long-haul flights. In fact, 62% of all business trips happen domestically<\/span>, and are often crucial for tasks like client meetings, site visits, project delivery, and training. The report found that:<\/p>\n Work travel is a vital part of everyday jobs – not a luxury, but a lifeline for industries, training and client connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1420px” max_width_tablet=”1420px” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”50px||50px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#5B8CB1″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Blog_3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”July-Blog_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”41px” header_3_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Despite the well-known sustainability and productivity benefits of rail, cars remain the default choice for business travel across the UK. 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Yet, many continue to face significant barriers, particularly within transport systems like rail, where accessibility remains inconsistent and inadequate.<\/p>\n For travel to be truly inclusive, these challenges must be addressed head-on. TMCs play a vital role in this effort. They have a responsibility not only to help businesses develop inclusive travel policies<\/strong> but also to ensure that support services, infrastructure, and booking systems are designed to meet the diverse needs of all travellers.<\/p>\n By prioritising accessibility, TMCs can help create travel experiences that are safe, reliable, and equitable – empowering every professional to reach their destinations with dignity and ease.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July-Blog_4-scaled.jpg” width=”100%” max_width=”1420px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(65,64,66,0.77)” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”41px” header_3_font_size_tablet=”41px” header_3_font_size_phone=”30px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|50px||50px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is where Travel Management Companies (TMCs)<\/strong> make a powerful difference. As the BTA highlights, 51% of travellers want a fully integrated travel solution<\/strong>, where rail, air, road, and hotels can be managed in one system. 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