The number of times business travellers end up staying overnight when on work trips has increased by more than a fifth, according to a recent survey.
During the recession, many business trips were cut or made shorter, but according to HRS, this is beginning to change.
The hotel booking company’s survey of some 300 businesses revealed that 70% of business trips now require an overnight stay, an increase of 21% on 2009.
HRS’ findings also show a 3% increase in travel spend in the last year, with businesses expecting this to continue for the next two years.
Despite the upturn, it appears businesses travel policies continue to tighten.
According to HRS’ survey, 49% of companies have implemented an economy-class only seating policy on all flights, regardless of distance – the figure represents a 9% increase on 2009.
Seniority also appears to hold less sway when it comes to class of travel: 83% of the companies said their travel policies apply to all employees regardless of seniority.
Jon West, director of HRS UK and Ireland, said: “Our findings reveal that price is still king.”