Rewarding the Road Warrior: What Businesses Can Do to Recognize Employees Who Are ‘On the Road Again’

“On the road again
Goin’ places that I’ve never been
Seein’ things that I may never see again
And I can’t wait to get on the road again…”

Or can they?

The debate continues over whether business travel, which was almost completed halted by the pandemic, will ever resume.

A May article from Forbes.com indicates that confidence in business travel is increasing in North America, as vaccination rates go up and positive case numbers go down.

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta says that Hilton is recording stronger corporate bookings in markets where the pandemic has declined. “We already see business travel back to effectively 75% of levels that we saw in 2019.” In that respect, the numbers are encouraging. A recent survey from insurance industry veteran, Chubb, revealed that 54% of North Americans indicated that they were OK with domestic flying and 52% of respondents indicated they were comfortable staying in a hotel — certainly a good start. On the other hand, only 39% of respondents were comfortable renting cars, and even fewer were comfortable taking taxis or ride-shares.  So, when and to what extent the business travel sector will recover remains to be seen.

While the debate continues, and the travel industry continues to take baby steps toward recovery, businesses can do their part by rewarding those road warriors who are in fact willing to venture out. Whether incentivizing them to pack their bags or merely acknowledging their commitment to your organization, business travelers will appreciate rewards such as the below, that will make their travel experience easier, their downtime more relaxing, and coming home, that much sweeter:

Apple Air Pods
AirPods deliver an unparalleled listening experience with all your devices. Every model connects effortlessly and packs rich, high-quality sound into an innovative wireless design. Whether listening to music or watching a movie, these are must-haves for plane rides, both short and long!

Frye
Frye offers a robust collection of beautifully crafted, high quality leather boots, shoes, sneakers, and bags for Men and Women. Anyone carrying a Frye bag to their meeting, tradeshow or to the office will epitomize luxury, professionalism and style.

Gaiam
Great for unwinding and meditating after the workday, Gaiam has been the #1 innovator of premium yoga mats, yoga props, yoga clothing, and yoga accessories, inspiring fitness and yoga DVDs for over 25 years. Their mission is to use their standing as a leading lifestyle brand to make yoga, fitness and wellness accessible to all.

Kiehl’s
At Kiehl’s, the mission is to formulate gentle yet effective skincare products like they have for the past 170 years. Whether it is their innovative paraben-free formulas, use of cutting-edge ingredients, or commitment to sustainable packaging, their dedication to helping you achieve a healthy skin barrier is always aligned with their commitment to the health of our planet. Road warriors will love KIehl’s to pamper themselves after a long journey.

NEST New York Home Fragrances
There’s nothing like a little aromatherapy to boost the mood and destress. At NEST New York, mood is elevated, and scent is celebrated with fragranced candles, diffusers, soaps, lotions, perfume and body care collections. Recognized by the fragrance industry as a gamechanger, Nest New York’s products transform the everyday through scents that transport, inspire and captivate the senses.

Therabody
Therabody products offer natural wellness solutions for everybody through deep muscle massage treatment unlike anything you’ve ever felt. Therabody’s signature product, the Theragun, allows you to experience the benefits of percussive therapy and is used today by more than 250 professional sports teams as well as therapists, trainers, and celebrities around the world. Theragun is a must-have for anyone on the road, or returning home from a trip.

Tumi
Offering a wide array of carry-ons, checked luggage, duffel bags and other travel bags, Tumi luggage is unparalleled in reliability, beauty and functionality. Whether the size or style of your bag, Tumi is the perfect travel companion for any road warrior.

For more great reward ideas or products that motivate, contact Rymax today.