Crowne Plaza asked more than 700 business travellers how travel away from
home affects their relationships. According to the survey, a whopping 76%
tell their partner they love them more often when away on business. Distance
is also an important factor, with 60% of those surveyed saying that the
further they are from their loved one the more likely they are to call them.

A heart-warming 40% admitted texting 'I Love You' to their partner during a
business meeting. A fifth of women and a quarter of Londoners also admitted
to texting 'something saucy' whilst in a work meeting.

The news comes in stark contrast to their usual domestic habits.
Astonishingly on a typical evening at home, a third of people prefer to
unwind in front of the TV rather than talk to their partner, with over a
quarter admitting that dinner may be the only time spent together in the
same room all evening.

Over half the 25-55 year old business travellers questioned agreed they
would 'check in' with their loved one at least once a day, with two thirds
waiting until the evening to call from the comfort of their hotel room so
that they could catch up properly - and privately.

Meanwhile, over 50% of Londoners revealed that, whilst away, they learn more
about their partner's day through phone conversations than they would
normally. They observed that catching up on the phone allows them to move
away from the mundane and instead enjoy a more meaningful and focused
conversation.

Despite the findings showing that business travel can help nurture and
enhance relationships, women still feel guiltier about travelling on
business than men.

"This is really refreshing news for business travellers who have to spend
time away from home and their families due to work commitments" said Chris
Hale, spokesperson for Crowne Plaza and IHG's VP Marketing & Communications
EMEA.

"Contrary to popular belief, business people seem to be enjoying better
relationships with their partners thanks to time spent apart. As our survey
indicates, it can be all too easy to take a partner or loved ones for
granted when you fall into a domestic routine.

"Being away can actually lead to better communication and give couples space
to think about what brought them together in the first place" Hale
concluded.

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