Chinese not shy about mixing business with pleasure: Wyndham

BUSINESS travellers from around the globe, particularly China, aren’t shy about mixing business with pleasure during travels this year, according to a study by Wyndham Hotel Group.

Commissioned to better understand the habits of business travellers, the survey polled just over 4,300 adults who travel for business in key cities throughout China, the UK, the US, Canada and Brazil.

Based on the results, 67 per cent of Chinese business travellers would invite a spouse or family member to join them while away on business, while only 33 per cent of UK travellers would do the same. Travellers in the US are more divided, with 52 per cent saying they’d invite along a loved one.

Close to 30 per cent of Chinese business travellers regard their trips as a way to experience a higher-end hotel, while 29 per cent view company travel as an opportunity to indulge in an all-expenses-paid trip. American and Canadian travellers are most likely to view a business trip as an chance to explore a new city or area, while 38 per cent of UK travellers say they either do not enjoy business trips or view them as a sacrifice of personal and family time.

Extending a trip to include leisure time is a must among 59 per cent of Chinese business travellers, more so than for travellers of any other country. By comparison, it’s of least importance to travellers from the UK, where 68 per cent prefer not to add on any extra time.

Among all business travellers, 46 per cent have extended a trip to include leisure time in the past, while 25 per cent always include some personal time when travelling for business.

Thirty-three per cent also make it a point to explore the hotel and its amenities, with 70 per cent citing the hotel bar and restaurant as the most popular place to go. The fitness centre was a close second (60 per cent), followed by the hotel spa (50 per cent).

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