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BUSINESS | BANQUETING CENTER




 BLEISURE








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 Combining a Business Trip with a Vacation




 “Business is a combination of war and sport”
 Andre Maurois



 Story by Eleni Hoplaros







 Chances are, you’re busy leading an increasingly fast paced life that
 often leaves you without enough days or weeks to plan a proper
 vacation. You aren’t alone. Which is why today, many families or
 singles are combining business trips with a vacation, planning that
 sought after getaway by mixing work with leisure.

 Otherwise known as bleisure travel, a term coined by the travel
 industry, this new persona of traveller is rapidly becoming a global
 norm when now more than ever, taking a proper break seems almost
 impossible for most people.

 With the line between business and pleasure very quickly becoming
 blurred, the question remains: How do you do it? How do you organise
 a trip that incorporates elements of business and holiday travel?


 Location is truly

 everything, particularly
 when the hotel you’re   There is plenty you can plan to do during your business trip

 staying at has all the facilities   without the need to book extra days, simply by taking advantage of
 everything available to you during the time you have.
 needed to combine business   Location  is truly everything,  particularly  when the hotel  you’re
 and leisure activities.  staying  at  has all the  facilities  needed  to  combine  business and
 leisure activities. Top class meeting and event rooms, conference
 facilities, banqueting rooms and work space for one to one or group
 sessions – all available in one location – is an indisputable benefit
 Often,  incorporating  a  few leisure  activities  during  some  work  for any business traveller.
 downtime can make you feel like you’re actually on holiday.               BLEISURE
 Opt to stay at Aphrodite Hills Hotel by Atlantica Hotels which offers     Known as bleisure travel, a term coined by the
 Even with a packed work schedule, this could be as simple as  all of these amenities, as well as a selection of leisure activities that will   travel industry, this new persona of traveller is
 enjoying a meal at one of your hotel’s popular fine dining restaurants,  enable you to disconnect from work when you can, and encourage you   rapidly becoming a global norm when now more
 scheduling in some spa time for a much needed rejuvenating respite,  to make time for some fun and relaxation. Build your team bonds by   than ever, taking a proper break seems almost
 or even taking in a round of golf that you otherwise may not usually  keeping everyone in one place. Spend time together, brainstorm while   impossible for most people.
 find the time for.  exercising, share ideas and opinions outside the conference rooms.
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