How WFH and bleisure are changing the travel industry

Mixing work and play, which some industry insiders call "bleisure" (business + leisure) travel, has helped airlines make up for lost traffic. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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(BLOOMBERG) - The ability to work from home is profoundly and permanently changing the travel industry.

More lenient office policies mean many workers can travel any time, even during busy working weeks, as long as they can hit deadlines from far afield.

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