Trips of more than seven days are growing at the fastest rate (9%) of any business trips, according to data sourced by Corporate Traveler and FCM Travel, both parts of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). The research showed that between April 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, there was a significant increase in the length of trips taken by business travelers over the same period in 2023 as more and more employees are booking longer trips with leisure add-ons. This blended travel option, said the report, “has encouraged a healthier balance between one’s work and personal life, allowing employees the time to focus on their wellness when on the road.”
The top US destinations for business travel include New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC and San Francisco. The top international destinations include London, Taipei, Singapore, Amsterdam and Frankfurt.
Additionally, according to a recent ‘State of the Market’ global survey developed by FCTG, it was revealed that more than 75% of businesses now have travelers who are adding leisure travel to their work trips, which further points to this strong global ‘bleisure’ trend.
The year-over-year growth in length of business trips for US business travelers from April 1 – Sept. 30, 2024, compared with the same period in 2023 showed: 7+ days: up 9%; 6-7 days: up 8.5%; 4-5 days: up 8%; 2-3 days: up 7%; and 1 day: up 4%.
