Getting The Feeling Of “Home” While On The Road (NAPS)—Having to hang your hat in Tulsa one week, Tucson the next week and Tallahassee two days later—maybeless stressful for frequent business travelers if they find a hotel with an atmosphere that feels more like home. With business travel on the rise, Americans are seeking solu- tions to help combine the ele- ments of travel, work and home more comfortably. For example, a third of business travelers, 36 to 54, said that they have taken their spouses or children on busi- ness trips. In addition, 43.2 per- cent said they bring their work on vacation, while 68.6 percent bring their work home. “What was once considered taboo—mixing work, family and pleasure—has become quite normal for many of us,” says Dr. Christena E. Nippert-Eng, author of Home and Work. “People are increasingly comfortable conduct- ing their personal business from the workplace, too. In fact, 60 percent of respondents in a survey conducted by Homewood Suites by Hilton said they spend up to 25 Traveling is easier when your hotel room feels more like home. ily time areso blurred,” said Jim Holthouser, senior vice president of brand management for Homewood Suites by Hilton. “We designed our Homewood Suites hotels for travelers who need space to maintain their sameper- sonal and work routines while on the road.” Beyond its in-suite amenities of a full-size kitchen, separate sleep- ing and living areas, guests at Homewood Suites can take advantage of each property’s on-site con- percent of each workday attending to personal business.” venience store, exercise facility and guest laundry. Homewood Suites half of all men and women surveyed said they prefer hotels that complimentary breakfast and weekday evening manager’s recep- Whentraveling, approximately feel like home. Some even make hotels feel more like home by bringing family photos, a plant or—in the case of 25 percent of by Hilton also provides a daily tion in the hotel’s lodge. Additional guest services include a compli- mentary grocery shopping service and a complete business center. women—afavoritepillow. “This American lifestyle trend Most Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels also feature a swimming travel for business, they want a hotel with a home-like feel, which vations, call 1-800-CALL-HOME means that today, when people is only natural given the fact the lines between business and fam- pool and outdoorsports court. To learn more or to makereser- or visit the Web site at www. homewood-suites.com.
