Business travel trend: nearly two thirds bring a friend or family member
A trend for business travelers is to increasingly tack on vacation time for their trips, according to a study commissioned by Deloitte & Touche USA.
“For years, Americans have brought work on their vacations. Now, the lines are blurring even further, and combined business/pleasure trips are emerging as a significant travel industry trend,” said Adam Weissenberg, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Travel, Hospitality and Leisure Sector Leader.
He added: “After their meetings are finished and business travelers turn into pleasure travelers, they might be more likely to splurge on food and services, particularly if they are staying longer at the facility and traveling with a spouse or friend.”
More than half of those in the survey, or 55%, of all business travelers reported taking at least one combined business/pleasure trip last year. Another 70% brought a family member or friend with them on these trips. And 54% extended the trip by staying at least one extra night at the same lodging facility.
Survey respondents said they pay more for lodging when they travel for business than when they travel for pleasure. This was true even among those in the upper income groups.
At the same time, 23% of all business travelers said their company’s travel guidelines have become more restrictive over the past year.
Among business-only travelers, 35% typically spent $126 or more for a room, compared to only 25% of vacationers
Report by David Wilkening
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