Latin America's business travel is about to spend $67.7 billion

Latin America's business-travel spending is forecast to hit $67.7 billion in 2026, up from last year, according to the 2026 GBTA Business Travel Index released in August — with 64 million business trips expected from the region. Brazil leads at $35.8 billion, up 13.8 percent, and ranks among the world's top 15 markets. The message from the region's travel leaders: in-person still matters.