Business travel has been scaling back as the delta variant rips through the United States, a concerning sign for the country’s economic recovery.

A survey conducted last month by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association found that 67% of business travelers are likely to take fewer trips, 60% are expected to postpone travel plans, and more than half are likely to cancel existing travel plans with no intent to reschedule.

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