Stay Reel: Business and pleasure
Discover new ways to perfectly blend business travel with leisure travel for the ultimate stay.
By Alison Cavatore | July 31, 2024
Alison Cavatore
Alison Cavatore is the Assistant Editor for the Content Marketing team at Hilton. She has written and copyedited for numerous print and digital publications in the U.S. and abroad. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Alison has lived in Miami, Scottsdale, Holland, France, Switzerland and Canada. She currently resides in the Washington, D.C. area.
Striking a balance between work and play while on a business trip can be challenging, and knowing how to stay productive and when to unwind is crucial when it comes to a successful stay. From taking advantage of the business-centered perks and amenities at your hotel to enjoying local cuisine, squeezing in time for sightseeing, getting that morning workout in and finding time to relax at the end of your workday, business travel can be just as enriching as your last vacation. So, pack your laptop and your sense of adventure and get ready to discover the world of bleisure (business and leisure) travel.
Convenience is key
When you run a small business, maintaining a daily routine and knowing all the best business travel tips and tricks can ensure that you — and your team — stay focused on the tasks at hand, especially while on the road. Just ask Marissa Loper, founder of Thinkwell, who shared a day in her work life as a small business owner. While she's based in Memphis, Tennessee, Loper’s team members are located all over the world, so she knows the importance of having a convenient way to bring everyone together. As a member of Hilton for Business, Hilton’s free travel management program, Loper and her entire team receive discounted rates at participating hotels and earn Hilton Honors Points every time they travel for work. The icing on the cake? When her company reaches certain stay thresholds, Thinkwell earns additional milestone Bonus Points. Turning her personal Points into vacation perks is simple, which means that All-Inclusive vacation for her 25th wedding anniversary is easier than ever to actualize. Now that’s a work-life balance success story.
A creative commute
What do you do when you live in South Carolina and have a 10-week summer internship at an advertising agency in New Jersey that requires only one in-person day per week? Well, for content creator Sophia Celentano (@sophiacelentano48), the answer was a (surprisingly) cost-efficient one: Wake up at 3 a.m. to fly to New Jersey for the in-person day, and then return that same evening to your family home in Charleston, saving what would have been thousands of dollars on rent. When Celentano posted about her untraditional commute, the Hilton social team reached out and treated her to a couple of nights in San Diego for her spring break to balance all that work travel with some well-earned leisure time at Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown Bayside. Hard work pays off!
Take it from the experts
If you travel often for work, you know that when it comes to making the most of your business trip, being equipped with insider tips can be crucial for a successful stay. We spoke with Kevin Morgan, Vice President and Brand Head of Tempo by Hilton, a hospitality brand designed specifically with business travelers in mind, and he provided us with key advice for making the most of your next business trip ... including how to find time to unwind. Morgan’s secret to combining business travel with leisure time? “Accepting that it’s OK to relax. ... Your immune system and mental health will thank you for disconnecting and getting that full night’s rest.” Another top tip for business travel? Maintaining your routine — whether that’s in the gym, listening to your favorite podcast in the morning while you get ready or having access to a quality hair dryer in your hotel bathroom so you can save space in your luggage, minimizing disruption while traveling is the ultimate goal of the modern business traveler.
Discover Hilton for Business
Designed to give small- and medium-sized businesses access to exclusive discounted rates, loyalty benefits and travel management tools, Hilton for Business is an exciting travel program that helps companies save on travel costs and earn loyalty rewards through Hilton Honors, with no minimum spend required.
Exclusive discounted rates
Companies enrolled in Hilton for Business enjoy an exclusive discounted rate at any participating Hilton hotel, worldwide.
Loyalty benefits
Travelers continue to earn their individual Hilton Honors benefits each time they stay.
Milestone bonus Points
For every 10 nights stayed on the Hilton for Business rate across your company, you'll earn 5,000 Hilton Honors Points for your organization.
One account
Use your existing Honors account to create profiles for personal and business travel and easily switch between them based on your travel needs.
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