After the challenges of recent years, business travel continues to bounce back.
WELLBEING AND LEISURE TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT With travel often involving significant time away from home, unsociable flight times and juggling work around travel plans, over half (55%) of travellers agree that their overall wellbeing suffers when they travel too frequently.
But, as a result of advances in technology and changes in working practices fostered during the pandemic, expectations around travelling for work have changed. Business travel is morphing into a blend of business and leisure, one which prioritises people's wellbeing, offers opportunities for greater cultural experiences and encourages better productivity. Instead of squeezing in work around the edges, the rise of remote working means it's now perfectly normal to be at your productive best while on the move. In our research, three quarters (74%) of travellers agree that perks such as flying business class and access to lounges allow them to get more done whilst on trips.
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BOOSTING TEAM COLLABORATION Building and nurturing face-to-face relationships with customers, suppliers and new prospects is clearly important for driving growth. But it's important to remember that business travel can also offers more for colleagues and employees. Whilst during the pandemic businesses had no choice but to lean on virtual alternatives to build relationships, the removal of restrictions has allowed teams and colleagues to come together. This enables greater collaboration, creativity and strengthens company culture. BETTER BUSINESS TRAVEL WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS It's clear that the way we travel for work is changing. To make the most out of the opportunities business travel provides, successful business owners are seeking ways to remove the stress and inconvenience that can sometimes be involved when travelling, all while adding a premium twist to the experience, such as airport lounge access, hotel benefits including upgrades and world class customer service.
This is where the refreshed American Express® Business Platinum Card can help. The Card is the perfect travel companion, unlocking a range of valuable benefits that enable entrepreneurs to drive their business forward and enjoy their success. Here's to more mindful and better business travel, and the many benefits it delivers next year and beyond. To find out more, search 'Amex Business Platinum' AMERICAN EXPRESS CAN SUPPORT WITH YOUR BUSINESS TRAVEL NEEDS Here are some of the ways the American Express® Business Platinum Card supports travellers to do business 'the Platinum way: £Business Platinum Cardmembers receive a £200 Annual Travel Credit each year when they book through
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Business travel is morphing into a blend of business and leisure, one which priorities people's wellbeing, offering opportunities for greater cutural experiences and encourages better productivity
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