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New Hyatt Research Highlights Evolution of Business Travel

CHICAGO, Illinois—New research commissioned by Hyatt found that 90 percent of business travelers said their hotel room is the only place they truly feel "off the clock" during a work trip. Nearly half (47 percent) of respondents said they would rather spend free time relaxing alone in their room than attending optional networking events.

New Hyatt Research Highlights Evolution of Business Travel

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CHICAGO, Illinois—New research commissioned by Hyatt found that 90 percent of business travelers said their hotel room is the only place they truly feel "off the clock" during a work trip.

Nearly half (47 percent) of respondents said they would rather spend free time relaxing alone in their room than attending optional networking events.

Some travelers said they are going to creative lengths to protect that time, including blocking fake meetings on their calendars […]

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CHICAGO, Illinois—New research commissioned by Hyatt found that 90 percent of business travelers said their hotel room is the only place they truly feel "off the clock" during a work trip. Nearly half (47 percent) of respondents said they would rather spend free time relaxing alone in their room than attending optional networking events. Some travelers said they are going to creative lengths to protect that time, including blocking fake meetings on their calendars […]

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