Business travel is non-negotiable for some professionals. Whether this is a positive or negative thing can be different for each individual.
Enjoyment of business travel often comes down to a few factors such as location, purpose, transport and accommodation, but there are ways to make even the most ordinary business trips more enjoyable.
Whether you’re staying domestic or going international, what are some simple ways to help you enjoy your business trips a little more?
Explore new places
One of the best aspects of business travel that many people would love to have is the ability to explore new places. Outside of your business commitments, downtime is a great opportunity to see new things in the local area or perhaps even venture a bit further out into unknown territory.
There’s something new to see everywhere you go, no matter how many times you’ve been to a certain place. Exploration can be fun and exciting, so see what you can discover at your next destination.
Try different experiences
Another fantastic opportunity if you’re away from home for business is trying different experiences. This could be new cuisines, drinks, establishments, leisure activities and anything else you haven’t tried before.
If you’re travelling with a group then this can be a fun activity and allows you to get to know each other outside of work a little more. Sometimes you just need to pick something and go for it – there’s only one way to find out.
Upgrade your accommodation
Depending on budget constraints and your freedom to plan your business trip, upgrading your accommodation can be a great way to add a little more enjoyment to the trip.
If you’re used to seeing the same four walls of a hotel room, why not give serviced apartments a try? These offer more functionality and freedom within your own space while away, giving you a chance to cook for yourself, work or relax in comfort and privacy. The more you can get out of your accommodation, the more enjoyment you should be able to have.
Use the time to relax
There is often a lot of downtime when it comes to business travel, and whilst you’re not in your usual routine, why not take the time to relax? You could catch up on those books you’ve been wanting to read, binge-watch some series or enjoy some of your favourite films.
Book a massage, visit the local spa or take a walk through local parks – you can do whatever you want in your downtime, so make the most of it.
