Off-Site Retreats Rising

Many employers – particularly those with remote workers – are investing in company days out or team-building trips to help their employees connect with each other. As such, the US market for corporate awaydays and trips is set to hit $500bn by 2030 (Skift, 2023).

Tomorrow’s Super-Commuters

Note the rise of super-commuters – those who commute at least 90 minutes per day, usually two to three times a week. The number of people undertaking this commute length has increased significantly, as many workers moved further afield from their workplaces during the pandemic, or have done so subsequently to live in more affordable areas.

Digital Nomads Endure

The digital nomad community is proving resilient in the face of return-to-work mandates, with many choosing to pursue independent career paths in order to keep working remotely. Meanwhile, the scope of locations accepting footloose workers is expanding – from Kenya to remote villages in Italy and Spain.

Well Wandering Workers

Companies are recognising the potentially adverse wellbeing impact of regular business-related travel, particularly its bearing on mental health and lack of sleep. Meanwhile, in order for travellers to feel vital and well during their trips, brands are helping them maintain their preferred fitness regimens from afar.

Sustainability Struggles

Despite broad and ambitious commitments made by companies regarding decarbonising business travel (read The State of Business Travel), many are now reneging on their goals. However, some travellers are taking their own steps to reduce their impact, choosing less carbon-intensive transport options, like rail over flight.