Fewer 2011 Business Trips but Business Travelers Will to Continue Spend Big CheapOair Staff July 12, 2011 general Business Travel Spending to Remain Strong An industry report released Tuesday by the Global Business Travel Association indicating business travelers may be spending less this year. The association lowered their growth estimate prediction for U.S. originated business trips in 2011 from 3.4 percent to 2.3 percent. However those who do travel are expected to spend big, an estimated $107.2 billion. Source: MarketWatch