One in ten also value flight time as it allows them to catch up on work. 23 per cent relish the opportunity to visit new countries and cities, and 8 per cent sneakily tag holiday time on the end of trips to enjoy what’s come to be known as ‘bleisure’ travel.
A recent poll has shown that Britons look forward to travelling on business so that they can ‘get away from the family’.
The Business Travel Show survey asked road warriors ‘what’s the best thing about business travel’ and 20 per cent agreed they prefer to be on the road than at home because they can switch off and get a good night’s sleep.
One in ten also value flight time as it allows them to catch up on work. 23 per cent relish the opportunity to visit new countries and cities, and 8 per cent sneakily tag holiday time on the end of trips to enjoy what’s come to be known as ‘bleisure’ travel.
“Nobody will debate that, for most, life in 2020 is fast-paced, chaotic and high-pressured; we’re expected to juggle a hundred different things each day and keep every ball in the air. We’re expected to ‘have it all’; the big flashy career, the happy overachieving family, the beautiful home with its perfectly manicured garden, and still make time for the gym,” said Northstar Travel Group UK managing director David Chapple.
“The need to switch off from family life is real, and business travel is providing that. Going to work for a rest – and getting a good night’s sleep is the new norm in 2020. It seems more of us than ever are turning to work in order to get a break from it all.”
The poll was carried out by Business Travel Show, which takes place at Olympia London next week.
What’s the best thing about business travel? – the top five responses:
1. 23% getting to visit new countries and cities
2. 20% time away from family, to switch off and get a decent night’s sleep
3. 10% to get work done on the plane
4. 8% the chance to tag a leisure trip on
5. 8% to meet new people and interact with global colleagues
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