According to a new report from Business Travel Show Europe, nearly half (48%) of European travel managers and procurement professionals expect travel costs to and from the United States to increase under the Trump administration.
The survey, which gathered responses from 115 corporate travel and procurement professionals, found that 35% of respondents anticipate it will become more difficult to travel between Europe and the US.
Additionally, 44% of those surveyed believe that President Trump’s proposal to remove climate change quotas will lessen the corporate pressure to adopt sustainable travel practices.
Despite some organizations expecting more travel to the US, the outlook is mixed. Only 9% of respondents expect an increase in trips, while 12% predict a decrease. A notable 29% remain uncertain about how Trump’s policies will affect corporate travel budgets and schedules.
Jonathan Carter-Chapman, Marketing Director of Business Travel Show Europe, stated: “The Trump administration has only been in power for two months, and many policies that may influence corporate travel, including trade tariffs, flight bans, and environmental legislation, are still developing. As a result, it’s difficult to predict the exact impact on travel to and from the US. However, many travel managers are proceeding with caution, as they face ongoing pressure to cut costs.”
Awareness of ETA and ETIAS Schemes
Closer to home, the survey also found that 83% of respondents are aware of the upcoming UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) and EU ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) schemes. These systems are set to be implemented in the last quarter of 2025. Only 14% of those surveyed reported having no knowledge of these schemes, which will affect both business and leisure travelers.
Business Travel Show Europe 2025
The Business Travel Show Europe 2025 will take place at ExCeL London on June 25-26. The event will run alongside the TravelTech Show and The Meetings Show, bringing together over 700 qualified buyers and 200 exhibitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and attend expert-led conferences on corporate travel trends.
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