Alok K Singh
Bleisure is a combination of two different types of travel: business and leisure. Bleisure is frequently misunderstood as a casual travel trend, giving rise to the myth that millennials use Bleisure as a pretext to go on a recreation at the company’s expense. However, the fact of the matter is, companies encourage Bleisure, that fuses work and leisure that helps reduce stress and also save money and time.
Bleisure trips in India
A long day at work, meeting deadlines, and making appearances to different people could get monotonous and tedious. To keep things at pace, there definitely must be some perks given to an employee especially while they are away from their family on a work trip. Work may take you places, a leisure time for oneself is crucial on a business trip. And if you are considering it, you might want to check out these Bleisure destinations in India.
Let the balancing of work and pleasure begin!
Mumbai
Mumbai-the city that never sleeps. This city has something for everyone, as vibrant and fast as it is. Head to the famous Marine drive for a quick break in the city. The iconic seaside boulevard, also known as the queen’s necklace, is ideal for leisure walks. A person who loves to watch plays can visit Prithvi theatre for amusing plays. Sea breeze is another ravishing experience which Mumbai has to offer.
Delhi
Delhi – the Capital of India is undoubtedly an excellent location for Bleisure travel. With the amazing connectivity to the rest of the country and good accessibility inside and outside the city, Delhi is an ideal destination for business, leisure and bleisure travel. Some astounding spots of Delhi include, Saket, Connaught Place, India Gate, Forts and Monuments, parks, gardens, clubs, etc. Some of these places are great to sit and work and for recreational activities also.
Chennai
Chennai is a mind-blowing choice when it comes to travel. You can visit monuments for some cultural experiences or spend the day at the beaches to take a break from your busy schedule. There are a great number of beaches to choose from- Marina Beach, Golden Beach, Elliot’s Beach and many more. Chennai also has some excellent restaurants and scrumptious food. The authentic south Indian cuisine of Chennai is worth a try, non vegetarians can also try out seafood there.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is one of India’s most exciting cities. It is a popular business travel destination, and has a wealth of fine experiences in store for you. On your day off, you can go to Ramoji Film City or the beautiful Golconda Fort. The Salar Jung Museum transports you back in time.
Bengaluru
Saved the best for last. Bengaluru is India’s Silicon Valley and IT hub and it enjoys pleasant weather all year. Though the city’s traffic can be a little exhausting, however, the light at the end of the tunnel is all the fine micro breweries. Worth it !
Benefits of Bleisure Travel
Bleisure travel began as an experiment and has already started to bear fruit. Let’s have a look at Employees benefit from leisure travel in the following ways:
- Bleisure travel improves work-life balance
- Reduces stress
- Increases job satisfaction
- Boosts morale
- Improves productivity
- Creates a sense of affinity with the company
- Attracts talent
- Increase employees willingness for business travel
Despite the fact that bleisure travel may appear to be a relatively new concept, all indications are that it will continue to grow as it’s a substantial and unique mix of corporate and leisure travel. Also, now is a great time for hotels to check on how prepared they are to capture additional room nights from business travellers who would like to stay a few extra days to disconnect from work and enjoy the vicinities they have to offer.
Alok K Singh is the Co-founder and CEO of Travomint
