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One of the ripple effects of travel restrictions for much of 2020 (and ongoing into this year) has been the accumulation of annual leave by employees unable to take their usual vacations.
With many offices returning to partial capacity and either requiring or encouraging workers to be on site, one of the solutions of honouring surplus leave with ensuring continuity of business is to offer a workcation.
This isn’t a new concept; it’s been around for a few years, and if the kind of work your team engages in isn’t location-dependent, it can be a great motivator for those wishing to hunker down with a change of scene but without the loss of vacation days, such as for workers who have been denied the opportunity of their annual holiday and wish to spend an extended amount of time in their home country.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the ways in which people live, work, and relax. With remote working firmly established as an important part of the ‘new normal’, increasing numbers of people are enjoying the freedom to work from anywhere.
As access to international destinations continues to evolve around the world, the ‘workcation’ trend has gained popularity as travellers pursue work-life balance.
Catering specifically to this growing market segment, several Four Seasons hotels have launched special packages, even repurposing guest rooms as inviting office spaces for those seeking a much-needed change of scenery.
For executives who need to make their base in a foreign location, or for those whose offices are not available, hotels are wising up to a gap in the market. Luxury hospitality brands such as Four Seasons are offering alternative workspaces that offer a full suite of business facilities, with a five-star flair.
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Several Four Seasons hotels have launched special packages, even repurposing guest rooms as inviting office spaces for those seeking a much-needed change of scenery
In the UAE, executives have the option of a workcation in a suite at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. The suite come equipped with an extensive desk and office space and guests can enjoy the use of a Smart Screen television, monitor, keyboard, mouse and printing facilities in ad-dition to early check-in and overnight stay.
The offer is inclusive of premium Wi-Fi, breakfast for one, business lunch at MINA Brasserie, unlimited tea and coffee, and access to all hotel facilities, providing the perfect opportunity to turn a typical working day into a relaxing staycation experience.
The hotel brand has rolled out this offering to its properties in Morocco and Japan too. In Morocco the ‘Smart Remote Office’ package at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca provides full-day access to a guest room outfitted with a range of contemporary amenities including a sleek hardwood desk, a modern reclining office chair, premium Wi-Fi access, and a phone to conduct any required calls.
Each room features sound-proof walls, a minimalist design, and partial ocean or garden views, creating an ideal setting for working productively in peaceful surroundings.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi in Japan is offering a special ‘Workcation and More’ package. Guests can benefit from several perks designed to support remote working in the capital, including Hotel credit, daily breakfast, personal training sessions, and a late check-out option that provides the flexibility needed to remain on schedule with any task.
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Executives are being asked to manage their schedules in dramatically different ways
Occupying the top floors of the landmark Otemachi One Tower, the new Hotel offers unrivalled panoramas including sweeping views of the city, the Imperial Palace and Gardens, and Mount Fuji in the distance.
High-style design connects each guest with the destination in subtle ways, from Zen-inspired accents in the expansive guest rooms, to contemporary ikebana across the Hotel.
The property’s management is adamant that Four Seasons operates with enhanced health and safety protocols through its Lead With Care programme.
Grounded in health care expertise and enabled by ac-cess to technologies and tools, the global programme focusses on providing care, confidence and comfort to all Four Seasons guests, employees and residents.
In addition to the adoption of stringent cleaning and disinfection protocols, the Four Seasons App and built-in Chat service allow guests to seamlessly connect with on-property teams in more than 100 languages before, during and after their stays, enabling both work and leisure-related services to be conveniently arranged and delivered in a socially distanced manner.