The Health Benefits of Business Travel

B2 – Upper Intermediate

As remote work and virtual meetings become the norm, digital platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become indispensable. Yet, face-to-face interactions in business still hold immense value. Traveling for work fosters stronger relationshipIn what ways can exposure to new cultures during business trips enhance personal growth?s, enhances communication, and aids in closing deals. Beyond professional gains, business travel contributes to overall well-being by offering opportunities for personal engagement and exposure to new cultures, promoting both mental and physical health.

Read this article to learn the benefits of business travel.

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Vocabulary Questions:

  1. Define “compelling case“. “However, as efficient and convenient as these technologies are, there’s a compelling case for embracing the timeless value of face-to-face interactions—particularly in the context of business travel.” Make a sentence with this.
  2. What is a “competitive edge“? “The ability to engage directly with clients, partners, and teams in their own environment often leads to more innovative solutions and a competitive edge in the marketplace.” Use this in a sentence.
  3. What does “cultural nuance” mean? “Immersing oneself in a different business environment provides insights into cultural nuances, customer behaviours, and industry trends that are crucial for making informed, strategic decisions.” Make a sentence with this.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are some specific examples of how business travel has helped you build stronger professional relationships?
  2. How does exposure to different cultures during business travel impact your perspective on work or personal life?
  3. In your opinion, how important is it for companies to continue investing in business travel as a way to maintain employee well-being and team collaboration?
  4. Can you think of any challenges that business travelers face in maintaining well-being while on the road?
  5. What types of business travel experiences have been the most beneficial for your personal and professional growth?
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2 replies on “The Health Benefits of Business Travel”

1. A compelling case is a sentence that is persuasive. Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling case and he convinced the jury”

2. A competitive edge is an advantage in a competition. Ex. “The company has designed a product that gives it a competitive edge in the marketplace”.

3. A cultural nuance is a detail from a culture, like an expression or a tradition that is specific to that place. Ex. “Understanding cultural nuances helped him to be open-minded”.

1. I have never been in a business travel, but I suppose that if I were in one business travel I got a better relationship with my workmates because during we travel we must talk about our lives and we gain confidence between us.

2. I think that it is the same impact as if I go holiday in another country. When you travel to a different country you learn about the culture, the habits, the food, and everything. So your inner grows and your personality and the histories you are going to tell in the future.

3. I think that business travel are important. But if the company doesnt have money enought, it could do a company meal or organise an event only for the workers like a way to meet each other in a different situation and not talk only about the work.

4. For maintain the wellness is important not to travel alone. Travel with your workmates is important to not be frustrated in another country. Also if the company provide benefits like a good hotel in the center, all-inclusive, it will help.

5. Like I said previously, I have never be in a business travel, but one of my friends go to this type of travel once a year. The last travel she made was to Sardinia because she works to an italian company and they met all their workers in this island between Spain and Italy. They was there for a week and the hotel was marvelous.

Well done answering your lesson’s vocabulary and discussion questions!

See how these sentences can be revised by using infinitive and gerund as your subjects:

For maintain the wellness is important not to travel alone. Travel with your workmates is important to not be frustrated in another country.

To maintain your wellness, it is important not to travel alone. Traveling with your workmates is important to not be avoid feeling frustrated in another country.

Keep practicing to improve further.

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