Hush Trip

A Hush Trip is a modern travel trend where employees take advantage of remote work flexibility to travel—often internationally or to vacation spots—without disclosing their exact location to their employer. The trip is done “under the radar,” and employees continue working as usual, maintaining productivity to avoid drawing attention to their whereabouts.

This concept has emerged with the rise of hybrid and fully remote work environments, where physical presence is no longer required. Employees might work from a beach town, mountain retreat, or even a foreign country, booking travel and accommodation privately while ensuring their availability during working hours. However, hush trips can raise legal, tax, and cybersecurity concerns if the employer is unaware.

In corporate travel management, hush trips pose challenges in duty of care, policy compliance, and travel data tracking. For organizations using platforms like TripGain, encouraging open travel declarations, automating location-based compliance, and offering flexible travel options can help manage this trend more effectively.