Work travel is a leading motivator for travel for Forbes Vetted readers, with 47% reporting that they will travel for work this year in a 2026 survey. High–net worth individuals, in comparison, are more likely to book leisure travel, or “bleisure” (business and leisure) travel. Sixty-two percent of high–net worth consumers agree that they are more likely to travel for leisure than business, and 62% agree that when they do travel for business, they mix it with leisure.Location, Wi-Fi And Loyalty Benefits Are A PriorityForbes surveyed 322 respondents from April to May 2026 in the Forbes Research x Vetted 2026 Travel Survey. Readers expressed distinct criteria for business travel: Among work travelers, 58% of respondents said the top lodging priorities are proximity to meetings or a conference venue; 47% said fast, reliable Wi-Fi was a must; and 47% said loyalty benefits matter most when booking. Forbes VettedWant to save this story for later?No need to bookmark—get it straight to your inbox.We've sent this story to your inbox.These findings suggest that reviews or other travel coverage, particularly with business travelers in mind, should consider these key factors so consumers can ensure the accommodations they book meet their needs. Work travelers said they are more likely to make purchases based on editorial recommendations, especially for lodging; 71% say they are interested in Forbes Vetted helping them with hotel, resort, or cruise reviews and recommendations. Affluent And High–Net Worth Consumers Blend Work And Leisure Forbes Research also surveyed 250 U.S.-based high–net worth consumers (defined as households with investable assets of $2 million or more) and 1,000 U.S.-based affluent consumers (households with investable assets between $200,000 and $2 million) from January to March 2026; both groups responded to questions on business travel. Of mass affluent consumers, 34% cited they will blend business with personal travel this year. High–net worth travelers take leisure-led and work-integrated trips: 62% of respondents said they are more likely to travel for leisure than business, and the same 62% agreed they increasingly blend business travel with leisure. This points to a valuation of accommodations to support work travel even during leisure and luxury-oriented stays, and shows the drive for business travel.Digital infrastructure is a major travel requirement for high–net worth consumers, coming in at a higher priority compared to Forbes Vetted general readers: 61% said they prioritize destinations with the digital infrastructure and favorable policies that allow them to manage work from a secondary residence or an extended-stay location. High–net worth individuals may book long-stay, remote-work-compatible and work-enabled luxury travel trips.We collaborated with Yana Toneva of Forbes Research to conduct this survey and validate the data. Forbes Vetted art director Joy Hwang and designer Elsa Sargsyan worked on the design.