In Dubai, Airbnb management specialist, Frank Porter, has seen accommodation normally favoured for holiday purposes now booked for work-related stays.
“As more people work from home, we are seeing an increase in business travel bookings,” confirms the company’s founder and CEO, Anna Skigin.
“Apartments win over hotels in this case as you can work in your own space, cook yourself a meal in your own kitchen and do your own laundry. It’s an easy and safe option. We are also receiving many enquiries about the availability of high-speed internet connections so people can Zoom easily.”
Another trend, she continues, is for extended stays with people “travelling for holidays with the mindset they can also work”.
“We are receiving a lot of enquiries from individual corporate travellers who want to visit Dubai”
“So, for example, a one-week holiday is being extended to a two-week holiday – people are enjoying a new destination and working at the same time,” Skigin explains.
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