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2026 Business Travel Risk Report: Prepare for the Future with Viking Tourism and International SOS Data

In the global business world, "volatility" is no longer an exception—it is the new normal. At Viking Tourism, we do more than simply plan your business travel; by supplying data to the global risk management leader International SOS (ISOS), we help define the standards of safe travel.

The latest Risk Outlook report published by ISOS, outlining its 2026 vision, clearly reveals what awaits us in corporate travel processes. Here is what you need to watch out for in the 2026 projection and why working with the right corporate travel partner matters.

The Biggest Risk Factors for Business Travel in 2026

According to the report data, as we approach 2026, the main threats affecting business travel planning are diversifying and reinforcing each other:

Geopolitical Tensions (47%): Regional conflicts and political uncertainties are the number one agenda item for business travel security.
Cybercrime (27%): In an increasingly digital world, data security has become as critical a risk factor as physical security.
Climate and Natural Disasters: Unpredictable weather events and natural disasters cause sudden disruptions in supply chains and transportation.

These risks are no longer isolated events; they create a pressure environment where geopolitical fragmentation and rising costs intersect. For this reason, business travel is no longer just about buying a ticket—it is a serious risk management process.

"Out-of-System" Business Travel: The Invisible Threat

One of the most critical warnings highlighted in the report is the security gap created by reservations made outside corporate travel management systems (TMC).

When employees make reservations through individual channels instead of your approved corporate travel partner, they may be left vulnerable during crises. The data warns:

Only 22% of companies can track travel made outside corporate systems.
Just 17% have the capability to intervene in emergencies during these "gray area" trips.

Not knowing where your employee is during a crisis makes it impossible for your company to fulfill its "Duty of Care." Professional business travel management aims to eliminate these risks entirely.

Why Viking Tourism? Because We Don’t Just Issue Tickets—We Generate Data!

If you operate internationally, risk management is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Viking Tourism stands apart from other players in the industry thanks to its capability to actively supply data to the International SOS network.

Working with Viking Tourism as your corporate travel partner gives you:

Global Integration: Thanks to our infrastructure that feeds data to ISOS, we analyze business travel risks at the source—not after everyone hears about them.
24/7 Security Coverage: We know where your employees are throughout their trips and take proactive measures against potential risks.
Legal and Operational Assurance: By keeping your travel "within the system," you ensure employee safety while protecting your company from legal liabilities.

Fly Confidently into the Future

As stated in the report by ISOS CEO Arnaud Vaissié, "Human capital has never been this strategic—and at the same time, this fragile."

Managing the uncertainties that 2026 will bring is in your hands. For professional business travel management that anticipates risks and is powered by a global intelligence network, Viking Tourism is by your side.

Don’t Leave Your Business Travel to Chance Contact us to structure your company’s travel policies according to up-to-date risk maps and to discover our solutions integrated with International SOS.