‘..and are you travelling on business or for pleasure?’
In the past, we would be asked to check one of these options. Now, it is becoming more frequent for travellers to tag on extra time at the start or end of their business trip to explore a destination at their own leisure.
‘Bleisure’ is on the rise following lifts on travel restrictions post-COVID, and business travellers are eager to combine business with pleasure once travelling for work is back on the agenda.
Whether it is a case of booking earlier or later flights, extending stays at a conference location or going sightseeing, it allows professionals to approach business trips with a more work-life balance.
Benefits include:
- Recharging mentally and physically
- An increase in productivity due to feeling refreshed
- A sustainable choice by utilising transport and lowering carbon footprints
- Saves time and money by reducing the need for separate vacations
- Personal growth through travel and cultural exploration
Forbes states bleisure trips currently reach a global market value of almost $600 billion, with research indicating 500% or more expected growth over the next decade.
Do you make time for leisure when travelling for work?