Move over, NYC — these cities are emerging as the new business travel hot spots

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a growing business hub.

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• Business travel to more affordable cities is rising, according to two firms that book work travel.
• Data from Engine suggests business travel demand is booming in cities like Tampa and Charlotte.
• Business travel boomed in 2024, but corporations are also looking for cost-efficient options.

Traditional business travel hot spots like New York City, Las Vegas, and Chicago are facing some new competition.