The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing large and small businesses in a
variety of industries.
QUESTION: How has your company or organization’s travel budget changed
over the past year?
We have cut back on business travel expenses: 22%
We have increased our business travel expenses: 11%
Our business travel expenses have remained unchanged: 67%
QUESTION: When booking an airline for personal travel or a family vacation,
do you seek out the best price available or do you stay with a particular airline,
perhaps to take advantage of a frequent flier program?
Search out best available price: 78%
Tend to remain loyal to an airline: 22%
QUESTION: Does your company or organization use a travel agent to book
business trips?
Yes: 44%
No: 56%
QUESTION: For personal travel or family vacations, do you use a travel
agent or book on your own?
Travel agent: 22%
Book on my own: 78%
