Skift Take

Making business travel more inclusive for women would go a long way in helping the sector make more progress in its recovery. But companies still have a lot of work to do help female business travelers overcome the challenges they face.

Rashaad Jorden

Skift Research examined how female business travelers were shaping the industry in a 2014 report, noting that companies were increasingly taking steps to address the needs of this growing segment.

The "Rise of Female Business Travelers" addressed how travel brands could facilitate corporate travel for women, including improving security and designing female-friendly spaces. And as female-owned businesses were projected to expand worldwide, Skift Research said, "Women are determined to move forward in business and make their mark."

Here's a look at what's changed and hasn't changed for female business travelers over the past decade.

Security Still an Issue

Skift Research said in 2014, "Society has not yet evolved to the point where women can feel as safe as men in like circumstances." A 2018 survey by the Global Business Travel Association, in partners