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Lost item biz travelers miss most: toothbruth
With overall business travel costs predicted to rise up to 8% next year, many businesses are saving money by requiring travelers to share a room.
Orbitz reports that almost a quarter of surveyed travelers say they had to share a room with a colleague when traveling on business.
“This month’s Orbitz for Business survey found that while some employers may also mandate room-sharing as a way to save, travelers who have the freedom to book their own accommodations do so based more on need, and less on price,” said the report.
Almost two thirds of those respondents say they select a hotel that suits their needs regardless of price.
“Only 12 percent take saving company dollars into their own hands, saying they choose a less-expensive hotel than what their company would allow,” the survey found.
What do travelers see as the biggest benefit of traveling for business? According to those surveyed, it’s the opportunity to see different parts of the country and the world (62 %), followed by accumulating frequent flier miles/loyalty points (19%).
The survey also asked business travelers what item they would miss most if their luggage were lost. Not surprisingly, a toothbrush was first with 54%, followed by deodorant at 27%.
Report by David Wilkening
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