• Hyatt published new research on U.S. business-travel behavior, positioning hotel rooms as the primary setting for downtime on work trips.
• Survey of 2,000 business travelers found 90% view the hotel room as the only place they feel “off the clock.”
• Results showed 47% prefer relaxing alone in-room over optional networking events, signaling demand for privacy during business travel.
• Hyatt flagged consistency as a key driver: 46% cite it as a top indicator of hotel quality; 79% link quality stays to work performance.
• Loyalty influence remained high, with 80% saying hotel loyalty programs affect booking choices for work travel.

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