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The $2 Trillion Shift: How Bleisure Travel Is Reshaping The Work Trip
SOURCE: FORBES, 4/19

In 2025, the global bleisure travel market was valued at $762 billion and is projected to grow from $849.87 billion in 2026 to $2.2 trillion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.69%.

Founders and executive teams are increasingly reassessing where meaningful work can take place. Hybrid travel has become an effective way to step back from daily routines, gain fresh perspectives on challenges, and make decisions with fewer distractions.

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