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Two thirds of Brits work on holiday
23 July 2007
Two thirds of British holidaymakers admit that they have interrupted a holiday for work, new research from AlphaRooms.com has revealed.
The survey revealed that six in ten have sent a work-related email while supposedly relaxing, and one in three admit that they take their laptops or Blackberries on holiday with them. Worse still, eight in ten say that they worry about their work when they spend time away from the office.
Gareth Hockey, managing director of AlphaRooms, called for the public to ban their Blackberries from the beach and try to put work out of their mind.
'Unfortunately the downside of the communication age in which we live is that we are rarely ever truly out of contact. Even when on holiday it's all too easy to make a work telephone call, send an email or even take our Blackberry or laptop to the beach,' he said.
'Holidays should be a time of total rest and relaxation, when work and the stress of day to day life is completely left behind.'
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The survey revealed that six in ten have sent a work-related email while supposedly relaxing, and one in three admit that they take their laptops or Blackberries on holiday with them. Worse still, eight in ten say that they worry about their work when they spend time away from the office.
Gareth Hockey, managing director of AlphaRooms, called for the public to ban their Blackberries from the beach and try to put work out of their mind.
'Unfortunately the downside of the communication age in which we live is that we are rarely ever truly out of contact. Even when on holiday it's all too easy to make a work telephone call, send an email or even take our Blackberry or laptop to the beach,' he said.
'Holidays should be a time of total rest and relaxation, when work and the stress of day to day life is completely left behind.'
Opodo is a leading online travel company offering flights, hotels, rental cars and holidays worldwide. Search for travel deals.
© Adfero Ltd
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