The phenomenon of workations : when work and vacation intertwine
Since Covid, a large proportion of French employees have discovered teleworking. In 2024, 29% of workers teleworked at least once a week (Statista) One, two, or three days a week, they worked from home, avoiding commuting by car or public transportation.
But this normalization of teleworking has opened the way to a new phenomenon: the workation.
You may never have heard of it, but chances are you've done it—or know someone who has. workations, or “work-holidays,” consist of moving away from home to work from another location, while enjoying the place after the workday or on the weekend. In short: work without taking any vacation time, while changing the scenery.
Workations in France: what do the figures say?
One might think that this phenomenon remains marginal in France. However, a survey conducted in 2023 by the International Workplace Group (IWG), With 2 French office workers, reveals some eloquent figures:
● 31% — planned to extend their stay at their vacation spot to work (12% of whom had already planned this).
● 54% of 18–24 year olds et 45% of 25–34 year olds declared that they wanted to do so.
● 39% of men salary. 23% of women.
● 37% of working people in the Paris region, above the national average.
👉 In short: workations are not an exception, but a new way of traveling and consuming hospitality.
What workationers look for in a hotel
Workation travelers don't book a hotel as if they were just going on vacation. Here are their essential criteria:
● Powerful and reliable Wi-Fi — an essential condition for working remotely.
● Design — comfort and practicality in everyday life.
● Coworking space or equipped café — a place to work outside the bedroom.
● Activities or childcare — essential for families.
● Local activities — to be done in the evening or after the work day.
To go further (seduce the workationers)
Some hotels go further to become real “workation spots”:
● Chargers available — for computers and phones.
● External screens, mouse, keyboard, webcam — to boost productivity.
● Ergonomic chairs — adapted to long-term teleworking.
● Private bubbles or meeting rooms — for professional calls.
The key role of the PMS and the partner company
Adapting to the needs of “workationers” also means having a management tool capable of keeping up with this pace. Modern PMS allows you to offer a seamless experience, from booking to stay, with:
● 24/24 customer support — guaranteed responsiveness.
● Customizable interface — adapted to each establishment.
● Integrated payment solution - as MedialogPay.
● Scalability and innovation — a robust PMS that adapts to new uses.
● Support for the hotelier — PMS configuration and training in new practices.
