Marriott Vacations Worldwide: Workcations

OnePoll conducted an online survey of 2,000 remote and remote-flexible workers, on behalf of Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

The study asked respondents about their vacation habits and attitudes to working while on a trip, revealing interesting insights into the changing attitudes to remote working and travel.

80% of respondents said they would consider working remotely from a vacation destination as a way to extend the length of their trip. Half said they’re just as likely to work on vacation as they are to work from their local coffee shop.

The research also indicated the average remote worker takes four overnight trips a year, and 83% took at least one such trip in 2022. At the same time, the average remote worker only uses nine vacation days during that same time period, with one in five taking five days or fewer and 90% taking fewer than three weeks.

Only 40% claimed that their employer offers unlimited vacation time, and 39% are not compensated for the paid time off they don’t use. 79% of respondents reported being more interested in “workcations” now than they were two years ago, and were planning to take anywhere from one to five vacations in 2023.

The study found seven in 10 workers take more vacation days a year now than they did before working remotely. And more than two in three believe the flexibility of remote work has improved their overall well-being and happiness.

“The rise of remote work has changed how people think about vacation time and leisure travel,” said Lori Gustafson, EVP, Chief Brand and Digital Officer at Marriott Vacations Worldwide. “The flexibility of no longer being confined to an office has opened up a new opportunity for Americans to give in to their wanderlust and take a ‘workcation.’”

Some examples of media coverage of the research findings can be seen here…

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