Business travellers reckon they save £2.5k on holidays annually with cheeky hack
More and more business people are mixing work with pleasure at their company’s expense – and some of them are even bringing their families along for a holiday too
Business travellers are turning work trips into mini holidays and reckon they’re saving a hefty £2,500 each year in the process.
A survey of 1,000 adults who jet off for work found a savvy 64% make savvy use of their overseas meetings to enjoy some leisure time without shelling out extra cash. By piggybacking on corporate-funded travel and accommodations, they’re pocketing an average of £791 on each instance, which typically happens three times annually.
Moreover, half of those surveyed have even invited their families along to maximise the clinking coins in their bank by exploring a new destination pre or post-work commitments.
The report highlighted top destinations where business mixes with pleasure: the USA, France, and Australia — all popular for their lucrative cost-saving potential. Commenting on the trend, Jack Cook, the head at Bolt Business UK behind the study, said: “It’s becoming increasingly popular for people to turn work trips into holidays, saving both money and annual leave.”
He added: “It’s not a surprise to see that people are also bringing their families along, balancing meetings with lounging by the hotel pool.”
Furthermore, the stats showed a whopping 78% relishing work travel as a job perk, keen to mix spreadsheets with sightseeing in New York (27%), Paris (20%), and Tokyo (15%). Choices varied from 54% seeking cityscapes, 51% wanting beach vibes, and 18% yearning for mountain air.
And there’s a touch of wistfulness too, with 65% feeling pangs of regret for not extending their stays in past work trip locales.
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A whopping 74% of people would eagerly volunteer for a meeting in an unfamiliar place just for the chance to visit, while 61% believe that discovering a new location is the perfect way to relax during business trips, as revealed by OnePoll data. Jack commented: “Blending business with leisure isn’t just a trend – it’s a lifestyle shift that allows travellers to find balance.”
He further noted: “We find that by exploring local attractions or enjoying downtime during a work trip, professionals can recharge and return to their tasks with fresh perspectives.”
Jack also pointed out: “Business travel can be demanding, but when you integrate a bit of leisure into the schedule, it transforms the experience.”
The top 10 destinations for mixing work with pleasure are listed, with the United States leading the pack, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, with Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain rounding off the list.
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