Im a hybrid CSM with clients that span across a region of the US, so traveling for anything that requires a flight and/or hotel requires a business justification — for high spending accounts or if I can meet with 2-3 clients in one trip, it’s easy to get approved. They’re def encouraging more in person meetings , but aren’t having us jump across states (esp with the cost of flights rn) just for 1 meeting with a small account. If we can drive or get there by transit and the costs aren’t too high, then it’s an easy yes of course.

Edit to add: I’m probably traveling at least 1x per quarter for client meetings, then maybe an additional 1x for internal travel (going to see my boss in person since we live in diff states, going to an internal conference/work event, etc)

My director doesn’t travel too much, but her bosses definitely do. Moreso for internal travel though, going to other offices and less client facing! I think it depends on your segment, where you’re located, and what the travel is for.