GITNUXREPORT 2025

Bleisure Travel Statistics

Most business travelers plan, extend trips, and seek work-life balance benefits.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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62% of business travelers extend their trips for leisure purposes

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64% of travelers plan to take a bleisure trip in the next 12 months

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55% of business trips now include leisure activities

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43% of business travelers extend their trips by an average of 2.5 days

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54% of business travelers combine their work trips with leisure activities at least once a year

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Asia-Pacific regions have seen a 65% increase in bleisure trips over the past two years

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The average additional spend per person on bleisure trips is $850

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Hotels offering dedicated bleisure packages have seen a 30% increase in bookings

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67% of business travelers add weekends to existing trips, often increasing their vacation time significantly

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38% of global travelers have taken a bleisure trip in the past year

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61% of business travelers feel they gain more value from trips that include leisure activities

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40% of hotels worldwide plan to expand their bleisure offerings in the next year

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Travelers using mobile apps for planning bleisure trips increased by 50% over the last two years

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65% of corporate travel managers report increased demand for weekend extensions

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Millennials are the largest demographic group engaging in bleisure travel, account for 45% of the market

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78% of business travelers would be more likely to extend their trip if given the opportunity

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74% of travelers believe that bleisure travel offers better work-life balance

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81% of travelers say they are more productive with the flexibility to add leisure days to business trips

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60% of companies now include bleisure travel policies

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Top activities during bleisure trips include sightseeing (72%), dining out (64%), and shopping (45%)

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52% of business travelers consider bleisure travel essential for maintaining work-life balance

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48% of business travelers extend trips to explore outdoor activities like hiking or skiing

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58% of business travelers prefer to travel to urban destinations for bleisure trips

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49% of travelers prefer flexible booking options for bleisure trips

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72% of business travelers say they are more likely to choose accommodations that cater to bleisure travelers

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75% of young professionals have taken or plan to take bleisure trips, highlighting a generational shift

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69% of respondents in a survey say that bleisure trips lead to more positive workplace relationships

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80% of travelers under age 35 state they are more likely to extend trips for leisure

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59% of travelers look for accommodations with flexible cancellation policies for bleisure trips

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41% of travelers use social media to share or gather ideas for bleisure trips

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54% of corporate employees said they felt more engaged with their company after engaging in bleisure travel

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39% of travelers specifically cite relaxation as their primary reason for extending trips

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65% of corporate travel managers believe bleisure travel enhances employee satisfaction

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70% of travelers feel that bleisure travel helps them discover local cultures more deeply

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86% of respondents believe that bleisure travel is beneficial for building stronger work relationships

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53% of travelers plan their trips around leisure and networking opportunities

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65% of corporate clients report that bleisure travel improves employee retention

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66% of travelers view bleisure travel as an opportunity to improve mental health and well-being

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43% of HR professionals believe that promoting bleisure travel can improve company image

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59% of travelers extend trips to visit iconic landmarks or cultural sites

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The top motivations for bleisure travel include relaxation (68%), exploration (55%), and networking (41%)

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71% of travelers consider the ability to customize their trip essential for a successful bleisure experience

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47% of travelers seek destinations with good connectivity and modern infrastructure for bleisure trips

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53% of business travelers consider weather conditions when planning bleisure trips

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73% of travelers say that good local cuisine influences their decision to stay longer during a bleisure trip

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63% of travelers believe that sustainability initiatives influence their choice of destination for bleisure trips

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42% of companies offer incentives for employees to engage in bleisure travel

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58% of business travelers prefer destinations that offer wellness and spa amenities for bleisure activities

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53% of travelers plan to visit new destinations when extending business trips, seeking novelty and experiences

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46% of travelers say that flexible work arrangements make bleisure trips more feasible

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62% of business travelers consider eco-friendly accommodations important when planning bleisure trips

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Key Highlights

62% of business travelers extend their trips for leisure purposes
64% of travelers plan to take a bleisure trip in the next 12 months
78% of business travelers would be more likely to extend their trip if given the opportunity
55% of business trips now include leisure activities
74% of travelers believe that bleisure travel offers better work-life balance
43% of business travelers extend their trips by an average of 2.5 days
81% of travelers say they are more productive with the flexibility to add leisure days to business trips
60% of companies now include bleisure travel policies
Millennials are the largest demographic group engaging in bleisure travel, account for 45% of the market
54% of business travelers combine their work trips with leisure activities at least once a year
Top activities during bleisure trips include sightseeing (72%), dining out (64%), and shopping (45%)
39% of travelers specifically cite relaxation as their primary reason for extending trips
52% of business travelers consider bleisure travel essential for maintaining work-life balance

With over 60% of business travelers extending their trips for leisure and nearly three-quarters feeling more productive and balanced, bleisure travel is rapidly transforming the way professionals combine work and play to enrich their experiences and boost workplace satisfaction.

Bleisure Travel Trends and Patterns

62% of business travelers extend their trips for leisure purposes
64% of travelers plan to take a bleisure trip in the next 12 months
55% of business trips now include leisure activities
43% of business travelers extend their trips by an average of 2.5 days
54% of business travelers combine their work trips with leisure activities at least once a year
Asia-Pacific regions have seen a 65% increase in bleisure trips over the past two years
The average additional spend per person on bleisure trips is $850
Hotels offering dedicated bleisure packages have seen a 30% increase in bookings
67% of business travelers add weekends to existing trips, often increasing their vacation time significantly
38% of global travelers have taken a bleisure trip in the past year
61% of business travelers feel they gain more value from trips that include leisure activities
40% of hotels worldwide plan to expand their bleisure offerings in the next year
Travelers using mobile apps for planning bleisure trips increased by 50% over the last two years
65% of corporate travel managers report increased demand for weekend extensions

Bleisure Travel Trends and Patterns Interpretation

As the lines between business and leisure blur more than ever—evidenced by over 62% of travelers extending trips and a 65% surge in Asia-Pacific—it's clear that savvy travelers and hotels alike are recognizing that a little leisure not only enhances experience but also boosts spending, with mobile apps becoming the new travel planners, proving that the future of corporate travel is all about working smarter and playing harder.

Demographics and Target Audience Insights

Millennials are the largest demographic group engaging in bleisure travel, account for 45% of the market

Demographics and Target Audience Insights Interpretation

Millennials are turning business trips into leisure ventures, composing nearly half of bleisure travelers and proving that work and play are no longer mutually exclusive.

Travel Behavior and Preferences

78% of business travelers would be more likely to extend their trip if given the opportunity
74% of travelers believe that bleisure travel offers better work-life balance
81% of travelers say they are more productive with the flexibility to add leisure days to business trips
60% of companies now include bleisure travel policies
Top activities during bleisure trips include sightseeing (72%), dining out (64%), and shopping (45%)
52% of business travelers consider bleisure travel essential for maintaining work-life balance
48% of business travelers extend trips to explore outdoor activities like hiking or skiing
58% of business travelers prefer to travel to urban destinations for bleisure trips
49% of travelers prefer flexible booking options for bleisure trips
72% of business travelers say they are more likely to choose accommodations that cater to bleisure travelers
75% of young professionals have taken or plan to take bleisure trips, highlighting a generational shift
69% of respondents in a survey say that bleisure trips lead to more positive workplace relationships
80% of travelers under age 35 state they are more likely to extend trips for leisure
59% of travelers look for accommodations with flexible cancellation policies for bleisure trips
41% of travelers use social media to share or gather ideas for bleisure trips
54% of corporate employees said they felt more engaged with their company after engaging in bleisure travel

Travel Behavior and Preferences Interpretation

With over three-quarters of business travelers eager to tack on leisure days and nearly half considering it essential for work-life harmony, it's clear that the modern workplace is embracing the bleisure trend—making late-night dinner plans and outdoor adventures as essential as conference calls—and companies that adapt to this shift are reaping the benefits of happier, more engaged employees.

Travel Motivations and Decision Factors

39% of travelers specifically cite relaxation as their primary reason for extending trips
65% of corporate travel managers believe bleisure travel enhances employee satisfaction
70% of travelers feel that bleisure travel helps them discover local cultures more deeply
86% of respondents believe that bleisure travel is beneficial for building stronger work relationships
53% of travelers plan their trips around leisure and networking opportunities
65% of corporate clients report that bleisure travel improves employee retention
66% of travelers view bleisure travel as an opportunity to improve mental health and well-being
43% of HR professionals believe that promoting bleisure travel can improve company image
59% of travelers extend trips to visit iconic landmarks or cultural sites
The top motivations for bleisure travel include relaxation (68%), exploration (55%), and networking (41%)
71% of travelers consider the ability to customize their trip essential for a successful bleisure experience
47% of travelers seek destinations with good connectivity and modern infrastructure for bleisure trips
53% of business travelers consider weather conditions when planning bleisure trips
73% of travelers say that good local cuisine influences their decision to stay longer during a bleisure trip
63% of travelers believe that sustainability initiatives influence their choice of destination for bleisure trips
42% of companies offer incentives for employees to engage in bleisure travel
58% of business travelers prefer destinations that offer wellness and spa amenities for bleisure activities
53% of travelers plan to visit new destinations when extending business trips, seeking novelty and experiences
46% of travelers say that flexible work arrangements make bleisure trips more feasible
62% of business travelers consider eco-friendly accommodations important when planning bleisure trips

Travel Motivations and Decision Factors Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of travelers extending trips for leisure and cultural immersion, and over half recognizing its benefits for employee satisfaction, mental health, and corporate retention, bleisure travel is not just a perk but a strategic blend of relaxation, exploration, and relationship-building that modern organizations increasingly see as essential for growth and well-being—proof that work and leisure are finally learning to coexist in the age of smarter, healthier travel.