business travel
You’ve heard about the ‘Staycation’ and the ‘Daycation’ and now in this tough economic climate, we’re seeing proof that business trips are becoming the new mini-break for British women, with 80 per cent of those surveyed seeing business travel as a positive experience. Furthermore, almost 40 per cent of the British women surveyed by Jurys Inn Hotels and Cross Country Trains admitted to seeing business travel as a break from routine, with others seeing it as a chance to explore a new city (20 per cent) or to enjoy a good night’s sleep (15 per cent).
After a time, however interesting our job may be, as humans we are programmed to become bored with our daily routine, thus looking forward to change.
Seeing the business trip as an opportunity for romance, nearly a quarter of those questioned had experienced a “brief encounter” whilst travelling for business, with many admitting to more than one encounter. Of those that had, although over 40 per cent enjoyed it and almost half had regretted it, nearly 10% had formed a relationship afterwards.
For those in a relationship, almost half of the women surveyed missed their partners whilst away on business. However, despite common misconceptions, over 80% of female business travellers do not argue with their partners about the number of business trips they take, indicating partners understand work commitments and welcome taking a break from each other.
Psychologist, Dr Barry Cripps, said: “With people taking fewer traditional holidays, it is no surprise that an overnight business trip is becoming the new mini break in the UK. After a time, however interesting our job may be, as humans we are programmed to become bored with our daily routine, thus looking forward to change.
"A short business trip suffices to fulfil this role and from the survey results, it seems couples are becoming more understanding of this, appreciating the time away from each other to relax," he added.
Of the 1000 business travellers surveyed, almost 15 per cent of the women questioned saw the opportunity to be anonymous for a night as the most positive aspect of a night away, with 12 per cent also looking forward to meeting new people. In fact, nearly half of the female business travellers surveyed would choose to go down to the hotel restaurant to meet new people instead of staying in their room to order room service.
Suzanne Cannon, Group Marketing Manager for Jurys Inn, said: “We're not at all surprised about the results of our research. As women are working longer hours with less time for leisure breaks, it's easy to see how a business trip or a 'Bizcation' is now seen as a welcome break from routine and a chance to escape responsibilities at home.”
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Shabana Adam
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