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When it comes to travel, why choose business 

With more companies pushing for RTO, business travel opens new opportunities to team-build IRL and have some plain old fun. You can see this playing out in your inbox, where new invitations for offsites, conferences, and immersive experiences are more abundant than ever.

People want to be in the same room together. Humans are social beings, after all, and these events allow for some much-needed connection. That’s why live events are in, and smart business leaders understand they’re an opportunity to reward employees with travel—and give them the chance to earn some bonus travel points along the way.

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Business Credit Cards from Chase

 can come in handy. If you’ve booked travel with the Southwest Rapid Rewards Business Credit Cards or earned points on everyday purchases, you know it’s popular for good reason. As opportunities to travel for business increase, the Southwest Rapid Rewards Business Credit Cards have evolved to better meet travelers’ needs. Cardmembers can enjoy more choice, value, flexibility, and comfort when flying Southwest® for business travel.

Plus, for a limited time, new Southwest Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card Cardmembers can earn 120,000 Rapid Rewards® bonus points after spending $10,000 within the first three months from account opening.

Now, when you book your business travel, you can turn those expenses into valuable rewards. Flying employees out to a conference in one of America’s most alluring destinations? You earn points for that. Taking the team out for dinner after a job well done? You earn points for that, too.

It all starts with (contrary to popular beliefs around the importance of “the journey”) the destination.

You want employees to take part in an offsite, but where to go? Southwest Airlines® flies to all the hottest destinations for business travelers—notably, Miami, New Orleans, and Las Vegas—so getting there is easier and more rewarding than ever.

Taking people to a destination for work when they already have their eyes on it for fun can sweeten the deal, allowing for a mix of business and personal travel. It’s easy to think, “Oh, I’d love to go there someday,” and never make plans. When work actively encourages you to take a trip out, employees can take advantage and extend their stays.

Whether they’re tantalizing their taste buds with Cajun and Creole food in the French Quarter, seeing dazzling headliners in venues lining the Vegas Strip, or relaxing on the soft, pearly shores of South Beach, there’s more opportunity to maximize any trip.

So book those flights and see some sights.

Business travel gets a bad rap for being a lonely activity, but that’s not the case anymore. Pick a coworker, your favorite coworker. That person is now your unofficial office travel buddy.

Sure, you could spend the flight binging TV or peeking over other passengers’ shoulders to see what movies they’re watching, but why settle for dead time? Traveling with coworkers gives you the chance to make it more collaborative, social, and productive. Opt for an airborne brainstorm session or get prepped for the days ahead. At the very least, transform that flight into a real bonding experience with your peers.

What’s more, you’ll fly in comfort to the destination to maximize R&R. With the 

Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card

 you can select a Preferred Seat or upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat* and board with Group 5* for earlier access to overhead bins to eliminate a little travel stress. Not to mention, the first checked bag is free for yourself and up to eight passengers on the same reservation.

*48 hours prior to departure or at booking, depending on card, when available. For flights operating in Q1 2026 and beyond.

Gather ’round the (not a conference) table

The conference/offsite/immersive went great. Business cards were exchanged, insights were attained, and mini quiches were consumed.

It’s as simple as dinner. For all the companies that want to foster “we’re like a family” vibes, sharing a meal can go a long way in building community among coworkers.

If you’re traveling to a city with a strong restaurant scene and only ordering pizza, you’re missing out. Dining out is even better when that card happens to be a Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card, where you can earn 2X points for every dollar spent at restaurants, with no spend cap.

So sure, you can sit out on the chance to travel, build bonds, and eat out. But you may be left with a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing opportunities, in this case) because a more connected, more worldly team is just a few swipes away when you travel with 

Want to see if it’s right for your team? 

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