Navan Report: Business Travel Is Critical and Managers Demand Better

90% of business travelers see travel as an essential investment or a necessary cost — an increase of 8 percentage points from the findings in the 2025 report. "Closing deals" reappeared as one of the most important reasons to take a business trip, claiming the No. 2 spot. A staggering 80% of travelers sometimes book off-platform, while 77% of managers admit current expense tools fall short. 76% of travelers now trust AI for straightforward T&E tasks, a significant leap from the 59% who said the same in the ...