Jurys Inn shows business trips

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%).