Preferred Hotels & Resorts has introduced Business with Balance, a collection of hotel pairings designed to help business travelers extend work trips into leisure experiences—and give planners another way to build bleisure into group and executive travel.
As business and leisure travel continue to overlap, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is highlighting a new collection of hotel pairings that connect major business hubs with nearby resorts, wellness retreats and countryside escapes.
Called Business with Balance, the new program matches a centrally located hotel in a business destination with an independent property that offers a distinctly different setting for the leisure portion of a trip. The concept centers on a simple transition: conduct business during the week, then extend the stay for relaxation and exploration.
Bleisure Continues to Gain Ground
According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Travel Report, luxury travelers expect to take eight trips annually, with more than 30 percent blending business and leisure travel.
A 2025 report from Navan and Skift found that 55 percent of business travelers took at least two blended trips in the previous year, while 73 percent considered bleisure flexibility a valuable workplace benefit.
“Business travelers are increasingly looking for ways to extend their journeys and experience more of the destination,” said Kimberly Wilson, Senior VP, Global Sales–Corporate, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, in a press statement. “These pairings showcase how complementary hotel experiences can create a seamless transition from work mode to weekend exploration, inspiring travelers to make the most of their time away while discovering the authentic character of each destination through Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of independent luxury hotels.”
New York City: Pendry Manhattan West to Pendry Natirar
In Manhattan’s West Side, Pendry Manhattan West puts business travelers near the city’s finance, media and technology hubs, with dining and social spaces for meetings and downtime. Less than an hour away in New Jersey’s Somerset Hills, Pendry Natirar spans 500 acres of rolling hills, woodlands and farmland, with farm-to-fork dining, hiking, fly fishing and wellness experiences. The pairing offers an easy transition from a New York business trip to a countryside retreat.
Tokyo: Hotel New Otani Tokyo to Hotel New Grand
Hotel New Otani Tokyo “EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN” combines a central Tokyo location with Japanese gardens, tea ceremonies, dining and luxury accommodations. Travelers can extend their stay in nearby Yokohama at Hotel New Grand, overlooking Yamashita Park and Yokohama Bay. The historic hotel provides a more relaxed waterfront setting and access to destinations including Hakone and Mount Fuji, giving travelers two distinct sides of the region in one trip.
Dublin: The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin to The Europe Hotel & Resort
In central Dublin, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin places business travelers near St. Stephen’s Green, cultural attractions and the city’s commercial center. The trip can then continue to The Europe Hotel & Resort on the Lakes of Killarney, where 26,000 acres of national parkland and Ireland’s highest mountain range create a dramatic change of scenery. The resort also provides access to Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry.
San Francisco: The Marker Union Square San Francisco to Cavallo Point
The Marker Union Square San Francisco puts travelers in the heart of downtown, close to dining, shopping, cultural attractions and business districts. Across the Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point offers a completely different setting on the edge of the 75,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The historic property features bay views and access to outdoor experiences, making it an option for extending a San Francisco business trip with nature and wellness.
São Paulo: Hotel Unique to NÓR Hotel & Spa
In São Paulo, Hotel Unique combines distinctive architecture by Ruy Ohtake with a location near the city’s business, cultural and culinary attractions. Less than two hours away in São Roque, NÓR Hotel & Spa offers a countryside escape in the Itapetinga Mountains, with contemporary design, wellness experiences and access to the region’s vineyards and wine route. The pairing connects São Paulo’s urban energy with a quieter retreat.
