Traveling has become a common buzzword for all the people nowadays and the word corporate travel has emerged as a new adaptation in the travel industry.

So, first of all, I must define the meaning and importance of corporate travel. As we know, everyone is trading on a common platform which leads to a global village (Internet penetration is one of the main causes of such independent trading). So, a businessman is always thinking of expanding his business in various parts of the world, this is also due to the strong competition in the corporate world to establish his global identity. In this sense, the executives of a company/corporation have to travel abroad to establish, maintain and market their businesses in global markets.

This article focuses on the corporate travel industry in Gurgaon, India. Gurgaon is generally called the electronic city and is right next to Bangalore in terms of corporate establishments. Almost 50% of all fortune IT outsourcing companies have established their IT parks, Pharmaceutical companies in Gurgaon, this is mainly due to cheap and talented labor in Delhi and Gurgaon, also around 25 BPOs ( international call centers) are running smoothly. in Gurgaon. This includes multinationals like IBM, Convergys, GE, Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft, Dell, Sun Microsystems, Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., eBay Inc., etc. So there are frequent visits by the executives of the multinationals in Gurgaon, one of the reasons why the multinationals establish their companies in Gurgaon is its distance from New Delhi (the capital of India). Due to a real estate crisis, it is very difficult for hotels to improve their facilities. Also, hotels mostly lean on their travel agents, so getting the room at the stipulated time is now a big problem. So, to overcome this problem, several 5-star rated guesthouses have been created to meet the upcoming demands of corporate travelers in Gurgaon. Accommodation in a guest house is usually short-term, but the service is not inferior to that of a five-star hotel. Mostly we find that high profile hotels are unable to cater to their clients/travellers due to inadequate staffing or extreme work pressure, but this is not the case for guest houses as they are purely for hospitality.

Also, guesthouses outperform their counterparts in terms of prices, although major companies are generally millionaires and billionaires, but niche companies cannot afford a frequent hotel stay, thus guesthouses are the best alternative. for them. Also the homely services offered in the guesthouses are highly sought after and appreciated. Regarding food, the guesthouses offer cuisines from various nations including Thai, Chinese, Continental and Indian meals. Now comes the point of security, the security of corporate executives is a matter of great concern, in this regard, Gurgaon is one of the safest cities in India, there are also guard surveillance around the IT parks 24/7. hours a day, 7 days a week, making you less prone to crime, kidnapping or robbery.

Besides this, what made Gurgaon a hub for corporate travel is its adjoining city, New Delhi, being the capital of India, New Delhi is a historic city with several historical monuments such as Red Fort, Qutab Minar, the Lotus Temple, etc. So a stay is not just for work, any executive can enjoy it and turn their business trip into a luxury tour. Not just Delhi, Gurgaon has also become a hotspot for travelers, various resorts, motels, and parties. Nowadays Ayurvedic massage has become a craze for foreign travelers in Gurgaon, it brings immense comfort to the body (Ayurveda is an ancient phenomenon that is used to cure diseases of the body through natural herbs), so if you are planning your trip to Gurgaon don’t miss it

Now I must mention some of the geographical units and how to visit Gurgaon and where to stay and get accommodated.

Gurgaon is located at 28.47°N 77.03°E and has an elevation of approximately 220 meters. It is less than 10 kilometers from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, also the city is connected to the NH4 (National Highway leading to major cities like Mathura and Agra). Taxis and cabs are found at all major stations. The tourist guide and the map are available in all metro stations and airports.

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