remote workers
How to Attract Remote Workers to Your Hotel
Expedia Group Media Solutions | March 30, 2023
The way we work has drastically changed in the wake of the pandemic, which isn’t unlike the changes we’ve seen in travel. Despite some companies rolling out return-to-office initiatives, remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to play a large role in travel. In our research, we found that over one-third of business travelers are entirely remote, and approximately 85% of business travelers work partially remote as part of a hybrid work model. During the pandemic, remote work meant holding conference calls in our kitchens and blurring our home backgrounds to create a sense of separation between work and home. Now, with travel ba...
The Unforeseen Pandemic Outcome: Normalization of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Jos Schaap | May 25, 2021
By Jos Schaap In the past 12 months, millions globally have been forced to work from home due to domestic lockdowns and restrictions. Now, after a year of remote work, and as many worldwide are vaccinated in increasing numbers, organizations are getting serious about what a return to the office will look like. However, companies may have a hard time dragging everyone back to the office. The pandemic highlighted many advantages of remote work and employees won’t be quick to give them up. They want to keep their newfound work-life balance. The future looks hybrid: Flexible work is here to stay. While occasional remote working this wa...
The Most Important Hotel Amenity to Attract Remote Workers
Larry and Adam Mogelonsky | April 21, 2021
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky The pandemic has been a boon for tech vendors; on top of the huge potential for cost savings, now you have the critical need for physical distancing and contact tracing. But for all these systems to work, you have to have a flawless internet hookup. Moreover, the benefits of speedy connectivity go far beyond the back of house. So, in this article let’s think about WiFi from the guest perspective, especially in light of many of the travel behavior changes since COVID-19. This past year has witnessed a profound shift in how, when and where people work. Digital nomadism was a trend well before 2020, but the p...
