A new report by Carlson Wagonlit Travel shows that 60 per cent of business travellers feel more creative and productive when on the road.

The new report released by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a “business-to-business-for-employees” travel management platform, showcased a number of findings that suggest life on the road may be far more beneficial for work than initially believed.

Perhaps one of the most significant findings was noted among millennials. Among Asia-Pacific-based business travellers, 75% felt more creative and 73% felt more productive while out of the office. Overall, APAC business travellers reported a 65% increase in creativity and a 64% increase in productivity while travelling. Could it be that Asia’s high-pressure work culture – which involves long hours and few days off – puts a big hamper on employee creativity and productivity?

Cultural Implications

Unsurprisingly, European millennials ranked the lowest, with only 58% saying they felt more creative away from the office, and only 57% believing they were more productive while away. This was far lower than the American response, where 77% of millennial-aged-aged American business travellers said they felt more creative and productive while on the road.

The CWT report also made clear that human connection is important to work. 60% of travellers said they were more productive when working with colleagues as opposed to working alone (just 30%) or remotely (14%). Once again, APAC travellers reported the highest productivity benefits from working face-to-face: 61% compared to 53% for American or European travellers.

“We are proud to be in a business that helps bring out the best in people,” said Niklas Andreen, Executive VP and Chief Traveler Experience Officer at CWT. “These findings are not a surprise – travel energises people, fosters fresh thinking, creates connections – and nothing beats a face-to-face meeting.”

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