How to combine work and leisure travel — while staying safe

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Adobe StockIn the event of a natural disaster or other emergency, employees may need to be evacuated.

The rise in “bleisure” trips — combining vacation with business travel — means employers and workers are facing increased questions about what could happen in case of emergency

In 2022, the global bleisure market was valued at over $315 billion, and it’s projected to reach $731.4 billion by 2032, according to Allied Market Research. Data from American Express shows 88% of companies allow employees to tack some fun onto either end of their professional travels, but in doing so, they’ll also have to consider how to help them should a crisis occur. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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