Planners' Verbatim Comments
Travel can be a hassle, but three-quarters of the 185 respondents to a recent M&C poll love -- or at least like -- that aspect of their jobs. In fact, 40 percent would prefer to take more business trips. The highlight of a hotel stay is maid service, with a close second being "a bed to myself." For more findings and comments, go to mcmag.com/research.
What are you glad to escape from when you travel?
78% Workday routine
56% Household chores
31% Commuting
8% Regular diet
7% My partner/spouse
6% My kid(s)
2% Exercise routine
9% Other*
What do you miss most?
58% Being home
48% My partner/spouse
33% My pet(s)
32% My kid(s)
30% Regular diet
25% Exercise routine
6% Workday routine
12% Other
Source: M&C Research survey of 185 meeting professionals