The 'Mobile Dependance' Chart takes all of the smouldering mystery out of the suited man (or professional lady) in the plane seat next to you. Buckle up, folks.
This infographic gives you the dirty details about the average business traveller's technological habits, as the picture painted is of a Wi-Fi obsessed man who carries everything from a cell to a laptop to the latest Microsoft tablet -- all at the same time. They are heavy smartphone users (so much so that feelings of loneliness surface in the phone's absence), frequently check into Facebook and skimp on physical activity.
The most startling statistic is that these hardworking executives pull in a whopping 240 additional hours a year compared to the average worker -- these guys don't know how to take a vacation.
Globe-Trotting Executive Profiles
The 'Mobile Dependance' Chart Dishes Details on Business Travel
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Dependence on Business Travel - Opportunity to create more user-friendly travel technology for business executives who require multiple smart devices.
2. Wellness for Business Travelers - Incentivizing and promoting physical activity for business travelers to combat negative health consequences of prolonged sedentary behavior.
3. Remote Work Alternatives - Opportunity for companies to explore remote work and virtual meetings to reduce the daily burden of business travel.
Industry Implications
1. Travel Technology - Challenges the travel industry to create more seamless and convenient services to cater to executives who require multiple tech devices.
2. Fitness and Wellness - Companies can create specialized fitness programs to cater to business travelers and mitigate negative health impacts.
3. Remote Work Tools and Infrastructure - Opportunity to create and promote tools and infrastructure for remote work and virtual meetings to minimize the need for frequent business travel.