Stunning Attractions

A new ranking names the top U.S. cities for mixing business with pleasure

- IVY YOUNG

A NEW KIND OF business travel is taking shape—one where meetings end with museum visits, and red-eye flights lead to long weekend escapes. The practice of blending business with leisure is gaining momentum across the United States, reshaping how professionals experience work trips.

According to the Global Business Travel Association, 46 percent of travel buyers report that employees are more likely to extend business trips for personal time than a year ago. Far from being a passing trend, bleisure reflects a deeper shift toward balance, flexibility and cultural curiosity.

Recent analysis by Booking.com for Business ranks the top U.S. destinations for bleisure, based on cultural offerings, outdoor spaces and restaurant quality. Among 20 cities evaluated, New Orleans, Las Vegas and Orlando emerged as leaders—each offering a distinct mix of professional infrastructure and rewarding leisure experiences.

New Orleans: Culture Wrapped in Rhythm