You’ve heard about the ‘Staycation’ and the ‘Daycation’ and now in this tough economic climate, we’re seeing proof that business trips are being seen as the new mini-break – the ‘Bizcation’. 35% of business travellers surveyed have said they see overnight business trips as a break from routine with 19% looking forward to exploring a new city, according to a Survey conducted by hotel group Jurys Inn and Cross Country Trains. Of the 1000 business travellers surveyed, a quarter admitted to looking forward to a business trip, with London (22%) being the most popular UK business destination followed closely by Birmingham (16.2%) and then Brighton (16.1%). A quarter of business travellers also saw an overnight hotel stay prior to a business meeting as proof they are valued by their employer and one in three people will opt to stay overnight before a meeting to ensure they are there in time and refreshed for the day ahead. 35% travel by train and 60% said they didn’t feel they have ever been misled by a hotel website. 42% said their company books their accommodation and transport however, nearly 40% of these said they would rather book their own. 30% said they would claim an expensive dinner and drinks on expenses and more women than men said they would claim an adult movie. Despite common misconceptions, nearly 85% of business travellers in a relationship 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. Business travellers were quizzed over the delicate question of fidelity: over 70% of those questioned had never experienced a “brief encounter” whilst travelling for business and of those that had, over a third had regretted it but nearly 10% had formed a relationship afterwards. Hanging Loose: Most business travellers would go commando in a business meeting 75% of those questioned admitted to forgetting their underwear, most (28%) chose to go commando, rather than wearing yesterday’s (15%) or purchasing new underwear (23%). Shoes were the most common item to be forgotten when heading off on a business trip (25%), followed by toothbrushes (25%) and smart clothing suitable for business meetings (17%).
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