Posted on Friday, June 27 2025
Bleisure travel is the combination of business and leisure travel – ranging from adding a few personal days to a work trip, to a full digital nomad lifestyle where work happens wherever you are.
10%+ annual growth in bleisure travel
60% of Millennials & Gen Z prefer employers offering travel flexibility
75% of HR leaders say travel perks attract top talent
50% less than hotels – typical corporate housing savings
Bleisure travel has grown more than 10% per year over the past few years. Two forces drive this: the widespread adoption of remote work models and significantly improved global internet coverage. Travel industry experts expect the trend to continue accelerating.
Offering bleisure travel benefits is increasingly a competitive advantage in talent markets:
60% of Millennial and Gen Z workers say they are more likely to work for a company offering frequent travel or flexible work-leisure travel options.
75% of HR decision-makers report that including travel opportunities in a job posting makes it more attractive to top candidates.
Extended travel opportunities help reduce costs tied to talent acquisition and retention.
Organizations can strengthen client relationships in locations where they don’t maintain permanent offices.
Employees consistently cite bleisure travel as a meaningful workplace benefit:
More travel improves overall work-life balance, according to employees themselves.
More than a third of younger workers say they get their best ideas and inspirations while travelling.
Extended travel expands networking opportunities and builds stronger connections with remote clients and coworkers.
It supports career growth by broadening perspectives and creating more well-rounded professionals.
Corporate housing is one of the most practical, and underused, tools for making bleisure travel work. Extended-stay options address the biggest pain points of combining business and personal time.
Cost savings
Adding extra nights to a hotel stay, along with restaurant meals, can make costs escalate quickly. Corporate housing can cost as little as half the price of a comparable hotel stay – and since every suite, home, and townhome includes a full kitchen, guests can prepare their own meals rather than relying on expensive hotel dining.
Space to work comfortably
Corporate housing is generally more spacious than hotel rooms. Many suites include dedicated workspaces, making it easier to maintain productivity even when travelling with family members.
Neighbourhood immersion
While many corporate housing options are located downtown, there are also excellent options in quieter, residential neighbourhoods – letting guests experience a destination as a local rather than a tourist.
Family-friendly flexibility
With significantly more space than a hotel, often at a fraction of the cost, corporate housing makes it practical for employees to bring family along for part or all of a trip.
Stability for frequent travellers
For employees who regularly travel to the same location, holding a corporate housing suite can reduce the need to fly home each weekend while maintaining a stable, comfortable base. Experienced travellers report this consistency makes a significant difference to their overall wellbeing.
What is the difference between bleisure and digital nomad travel?
Bleisure travel can be a single trip with a few leisure days added on, while digital nomad travel is a longer-term lifestyle of working remotely from various locations. Bleisure is typically employer-faciliated; digital nomad travel is usually self-directed.
Is corporate housing cheaper than a hotel for bleisure trips?
Yes – corporate housing typically costs around 50% less than a hotel, and the included kitchen means additional savings on meals. For stays of a week or more, the cost difference can be substantial.
Can employees bring family on bleisure trips with corporate housing?
Yes. Corporate housing suites, homes, and townhomes offer far more space than hotel rooms, often at a lower total cost – making family-inclusive bleisure travel genuinely practical.
With more than 1,500 furnished suites, homes, and townhomes – plus a network of over 10,000 properties across Canada – Premiere Suites has a property suited to every bleisure travel need. Get in touch with our team to find the right fit for you.