Extended hotel stays give new meaning to “work from home”

In a post-pandemic world, whether full-time or hybrid, remote work is here to stay. With the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, “workcations” — working from a hotel or Airbnb while travelling — are becoming popular. 

Jason Osler with CBC Radio reports that major hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham and Hyatt are all capitalizing on the new work-travel trend, by launching more affordable, apartment-style hotel room concepts.

Moira McDonald, assistant professor in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Royal Roads, weighs in on the new extended-stay concept in an interview for Columnists from CBC Radio. 

“The labour crisis has hit hotels, so this, where you don’t have a room that gets cleaned every day, everyone is in a win-win situation here — you’ve got a happy guest, employees who are not overworked and you’re seeing some profits.”

McDonald notes that Airbnbs will be impacted by hotels entering the extended stay market. 

“If you’re not a Super Host, you will not survive. All of this is quality and excellence. I see that as a benefit to all of the people who are looking for accommodation in whatever market suits them.” 

Listen to the full interview. 

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