GBTA Study: Business Travel Within The U.S. Drives Over $623 Billion In Economic Impact As Spending Reaches $538 Billion, According To New (opens in new tab)

New data from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) shows that business travel within and to the U.S. generated $623.8 billion in economic impact in 2024, supporting 6.7 million jobs and contributing 2.1% to the nation's GDP, with meetings and events accounting for over 40% of total spending.