How Travel Agents Can Book the Perfect Work-Play Stay
For corporate travellers, a hotel is more than just a place to sleep—it’s their office, dining room, gym, and sometimes even their boardroom. As such, the success of a business trip often hinges on choosing the right accommodation.
With the rise of bleisure travel, business travellers seek stays that seamlessly blend business and leisure. Travel agents who understand this shift can unlock new opportunities by curating experiences that cater to both productivity and relaxation.
Business or leisure? A new type of traveller
The lines between business and leisure travel have blurred. Professionals—whether they’re executives, consultants, remote workers, or digital nomads—are extending their trips (or mixing up the work day) to explore new destinations, unwind, and make the most of their time away. For these travellers, “work-life integration” is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a key motivator for modern business travellers who prioritise experiences alongside efficiency.
These travellers aren’t just looking for convenience; they seek accommodation that caters to both their professional needs and personal interests. Seamless travel arrangements, premium Wi-Fi, leisure-friendly itineraries, and flexible workspaces are no longer optional extras but essentials.
So how do you, as a travel agent, strike the right balance between work and play when recommending accommodations?
Crafting the perfect bleisure itinerary
Planning a bleisure trip that makes accommodation the centre of a larger adventure map requires a thoughtful approach. It starts with understanding the traveller. How much time will be spent working rather than exploring? What amenities do they need to stay productive?
Choosing the right destination is just as crucial, it should offer both a strong business infrastructure and appealing leisure options. Cities with vibrant cultural scenes, accessible outdoor activities, and efficient transport links tend to rank highly.
Accommodation plays a defining role in the success of a bleisure trip. Hotels that offer co-working spaces, high-speed internet, and wellness facilities cater perfectly to this growing segment. Boutique hotels may provide a more personalised experience, while major chains offer consistency and extensive business services. But the destination isn’t all that matters; how travellers get there is just as important. Flexible flight options and seamless local transportation—whether through rental cars, public transit passes, or chauffeur services—need to be central to your travel itinerary to ensure smooth transitions between work commitments and downtime.
What makes a business-ready stay?
A truly bleisure-friendly hotel must provide more than just a comfortable bed. Business travellers need dedicated workspaces. In-room desks, business lounges, access to local co-working hubs, meeting rooms, and reliable high-speed internet—the non-negotiable features of a business-ready stay look a little different from a regular holiday-goer’s.
But these “office” features are just the start of a business-ready stay. The key to successful bleisure travel is integrating cultural experiences and leisure travel into business activities. Otherwise, the trip will become nothing more than a corporate stay.
You can enhance a traveller’s stay by finding curated experiences such as city tours, exclusive dining spots, or access to cultural events to supplement the experience. Amid the rush and pressure of the business hustle, wellness has become another growing priority, with spas, fitness centres, and calming spaces like yoga sessions and hiking trails playing as central a role as a reliable charging port in the breakfast nook.
The Global Accommodation advantage
Bleisure is about crafting balanced experiences, something that’s a lot easier with the right partner. Which is exactly what we are. Global Accommodation offers expertise in crafting stays that meet both the corporate and leisure needs of bleisure travellers.
Through the StayGlobal platform, travel agents can access instant quotes, manage seamless bookings, and handle billing efficiently. With a worldwide network of premium business-friendly hotels, agents can secure competitive rates while ensuring their clients enjoy well-rounded, stress-free travel experiences.
From last-minute itinerary adjustments to personalised hotel recommendations, Global Accommodation provides a wealth of services along with the tools and support agents needed to craft ideal bleisure trips. By embracing this growing trend, travel professionals can elevate their services, creating itineraries that offer the best of both worlds.
Start mixing business and adventure for your travellers
Bleisure travel is no longer just a niche trend—it’s shaping the future of corporate travel. Travelling professionals today need an environment that supports productivity, efficiency, and comfort all at once.
By understanding the evolving needs of business travellers and curating seamless work-play experiences, you can enhance your service and deliver exceptional experiences.
Talk to us to start crafting unforgettable business adventures. Or, request an accommodation quote to get pricing right away.
