More employees are 'working from anywhere' as hotels adapt to meet evolving guest needs

Remote working from abroad has surged, and hotels are recalibrating services to meet the demands of a growing demographic of professionals seeking “work from anywhere” experiences.

The boom in working from anywhere

Recent data from Totaljobs shows remote working abroad has jumped from 8.5% in 2023 to 13.25% in 2025, a rise of 56%. This growth is expected to see more than seven million people working from outside their home country this year.

Many stay for one or two weeks, though companies such as Twilio allow up to 90 remote working days per year, with individual trips capped at 28 days.

Hotels revamp rooms and public spaces for remote work

Hotels, especially luxury brands like Four Seasons, have received increasing numbers of requests from guests for office-style setups—second screens, printers, tech support and coffee-break delivery are now often in demand.

Some properties are remixing their communal areas into co-working zones, replacing formal restaurants with cafés furnished with office tables and chairs.

This reflects a wider industry shift to make hotels suitable for blended work-and-leisure ("bleisure") stays.

How remote workers are embracing mobility

Professionals are building their own mobile offices. Nathaniel Okenwa of Twilio carries a portable monitor, keyboard and mouse to recreate his home-office setup wherever he travels—from Bali to New York.

Similarly, Jess Farnham works remotely from Bali and New York according to her employer’s flexible policies—logging on in the early hours before enjoying leisure activities in the afternoon.

This lifestyle enables greater personal flexibility without sacrificing productivity.

Ongoing trend of work-centric hospitality

The shift toward flexible work-friendly hospitality aligns with broader industry trends.

Crowne Plaza has rolled out “blended travel” upgrades across many properties—creating social spaces, meeting rooms and wellness partnerships to support guests merging professional and personal goals.

Analysts anticipate that hotels providing better functionality for remote workers can capture a growing segment of guests seeking mobility, productivity and quality of stay.