Female
Brits, it appears, are a nation of surreptitious business trip lovers.
New research conducted by Village Urban Resorts surveyed 2,000 females
and discovered that 60 per cent of working mums secretly enjoy life on
the road, welcoming the occasional opportunity to leave behind their
daily home routine in exchange for some much needed ’me time’.
The
simplest of pleasures tops the list, with almost 40 per cent of females
citing crisp sheets, fine cotton and super comfy duvets, with the
promise of a peaceful nights sleep, as the main joy of staying in a
hotel for work.
The study revealed British women are tired of
leading the domestic reins, with over 34 per cent confessing that
escaping the housework burden is one of the main perks of business
travel, a feeling shared by only 19 per cent of males.
Whether,
as some 40 per cent of females believe, it is the prospect of not having
to make the bed, or simply looking forward to the luxury of a fuss free
breakfast, a business trip allows such everyday extravagance.
For
many working mothers, a hotel stay happily allows for some precious
time alone, rest and relaxation away from the obligations of hectic home
life. Contradicting conventional stereotypes, the study revealed that
mothers are more readily looking for a break from childcare than
fathers, with around 20 per cent citing not having to look after the
children as one of the main reasons to relish business travel. In
contrast just under 30 per cent of sentimental dads confessed to missing
their offspring when away.
Top 10 benefits of a Business Break
1. Taking a break from routine
2. Enjoying the hotel facilities
3. Not having to make breakfast
4. A chance to explore new places
5. Having my own space and time
6. Not having to make my own bed
7. Escaping household chores
8. Not having to look after kids
9. Having a break from loved ones
10. Able to work uninterrupted by homelife issues.
As
one of Britain’s hotel providers for business travellers in the UK we
commissioned this research to gain a better understanding of customer’s
evolving needs to ensure we create the a better stay experience.
We
know life on the road can sometimes be stressful and we want to ensure
we cater for those who spend a lot of their time away from home. For
example our UpperDeck rooms offer an added touch of luxury and comfort,
ideal for business travellers, with Starbucks coffee, super comfy Sealy
Sweet Dreams beds, Bose sound system and a Sky Movies HD package.
Any comments? Email sarah@mashmedia.net
