Business Traveler: How to Relax on a Business Trip

Business trips can be stressful. Between traveling to new destinations, meeting with Clients and coworkers, and navigating the new pandemic protocols, there’s a lot to juggle. But your physical and mental health comes first. Here’s how to relax on a business trip.

Get Major Projects and Emails Out of the Way

When you’re out of office, traveling, much of your stress comes from unanswered emails sitting in your inbox or a dreaded major project that necessitates your time and attention. Get your work done and out of the way either before your trip or during pockets of time during your travel. For instance, answering e-mails while you wait at the airport or connecting to the Wi-Fi while flying on a plane, could be the answer to less stress later. Set your out of office message for e-mails with an important notice that your replies will be delayed, to take less pressure off from answering right away.

Take Advantage of Hotel Amenities

Staying with Best Western® Hotels & Resorts means having access to ample amenities. From complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and a gym and/or pool at many of our facilities, we provide the best stay possible for you. Take advantage of all the amenities throughout your day. Grab breakfast to ramp up your energy. Go for a morning jog at the gym. Finish your workday with a few laps at the pool. These activities will de-stress you from a long day of work and travel.

Make Use of Your Free Time

Traveling for business doesn’t mean you won’t have leisure time! During your lunch breaks or after work hours, take the time to explore the place you’re visiting. Go sightseeing or eat at a local restaurant for dinner. Extend your trip an extra day if you’re visiting a new place you’ve been wanting to visit. Look at your business trip as an opportunity to connect with a new place and culture, whether it means eating new things or seeing new sights.