According to Eximtur Business, the business travel division of the Eximtur travel agency, the company’s clients travel most frequently to Paris, Frankfurt, London, New York, Tokyo, and Dubai, while in Romania, the most sought-after destinations are Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Iasi, Timisoara, and Brasov.
The top destinations in 2015 are similar to those in 2014, and the company’s business travel activity recorded an 11.5% increase in sales in the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year.
International statistics show that compared to 5 years ago, six out of ten business travelers are willing to allocate additional vacation days to almost every business trip, stated Salvadora Benegui, business travel & events manager at Eximtur Business.
On average, a business trip lasts 2-3 days abroad and 1-2 days in Romania. For long-haul destinations, the average duration is 5 days. There are also specific bookings of more than 10 days for clients managing certain projects abroad.
Business people opt for 4 and 5-star hotels abroad, and 3 or 4-star hotels within the country.
Industry studies have shown that one in five people have done business with someone they met during a flight.
Eximtur Business is the business travel and event organization division of the Eximtur travel company, contributing 63% to the company’s turnover, which reached a value of 18.5 million EUR in the first 5 months of this year.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top international destinations for Romanian business travelers?
The most popular international destinations include Paris, Frankfurt, London, New York, Tokyo, and Dubai.
How has the business travel market evolved for Eximtur?
Eximtur Business saw an 11.5% sales increase in early 2015, with business travel accounting for 63% of the company’s total turnover.
What is the average duration of a business trip?
Business trips typically last 2-3 days abroad and 1-2 days in Romania, though long-haul trips average 5 days.