What is Workcation? | Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel

What is workcation?

Workation is a coined word that combines "work" and "vacation." It is a style of working while enjoying vacations in tourist destinations and resort areas by utilizing telework. It is also a new way of thinking that combines "enjoying vacations" and "working." There are two styles of workation. The first is "vacation-type workation." Vacation-type workation is a style in which you telework using your free time while enjoying leisure time in tourist destinations and resort areas. This style is mainly about vacations, and may be what comes to mind when you hear the word "workation." The second is "work-type workation." In this style, the company is the main focus, and work is the main focus, such as enjoying vacations before, during, and after work.

Benefits of Workcation

・Benefits for companies

It is expected that employee satisfaction will improve and turnover will decrease. By offering flexible working options to employees, employees can work with an emphasis on work-life balance, which will lead to increased motivation and satisfaction. In addition, teleworking during holidays will encourage employees to take longer holidays, which will encourage them to take paid holidays.

Benefits for employees

Since you can work while enjoying your leisure time, it is easy to change your mood. When you are tired of work and want to change your mood, you can quickly switch to playing. For example, walking around nearby tourist spots or experiencing art at a museum can refresh you and change your mood, which can lead to more efficient work. In addition, working remotely during your vacation gives you more options for taking long vacations.

・Benefits for the local community

For the local area, there are benefits such as increased travel and tourism demand. This leads to increased consumption as people visit tourist attractions and eat and drink during their vacations. There is also interaction between local companies and workation users. This leads to the creation of new businesses and contributes to the development of the local area.

Points to note about workation

There are cases where the working environment and communication environment cannot be secured. If you are going to workcation, it is important to check the environment. You may also be concerned about the difficulty of balancing work and private life. If you are going to workcation, it is a good idea to decide in advance what hours you will work and what you will do to refresh yourself or change your mood.

If you're looking for workcation, head to Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel

Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel is recommended for staying during workcation. All rooms are spacious and over 40 m2. Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and LAN lines (wired) using optical fiber are available for communication. Enjoy an elegant French course or afternoon tea at the hotel's restaurant in Kura, and you'll be able to work efficiently in the afternoon. Another great way to enjoy your vacation is to stroll through the Bikan Historical Quarter, which is within walking distance. Experience the nostalgic atmosphere of the Bikan Historical Quarter and experience art at the Ohara Museum of Art to fill your heart. If you want to get some exercise, we recommend cycling in the Kibiji area. Cycling along a course that allows you to experience history and the four seasons is sure to refresh you.

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