The new BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2023 Asia Pacific Report has been published. According to the report, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok are the top cities visited by business travelers in the Asia-Pacific region. Frankfurt, London, and Amsterdam lead the intercontinental list. The report is based on BCD flight and rail data from 2023.
Top 10 Cities in APAC:
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Bangkok
- Tokyo
- Kuala Lumpur
- Shanghai
- Seoul
- Taipei
- Jakarta
- Manila
Top 10 Intercontinental Cities:
- Frankfurt
- London
- Amsterdam
- San Francisco
- Munich
- New York City
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- Stuttgart
- Chicago
Top 5 Countries in APAC:
- Singapore
- China
- Japan
- Thailand
- Hong Kong
Top 5 Intercontinental Countries:
- United States
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- France
Singapore is leading as a financial hub in Asia and ranks third globally. Changi Airport has recovered to 86% of its pre-pandemic passenger volume, making Singapore a prime destination for business travel. The recovery of international travel to and from China has been slower due to factors like high ticket prices and visa hurdles, even though domestic travel has surged above 2019 levels.
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to account for 42% of global business travel spending in 2023. BCD Travel helps companies navigate business travel complexities in this diverse region by keeping clients informed of developments, advising on supplier negotiations, managing risks, and providing user-friendly tools for travelers.
The full Cities & Trends 2023 Asia Pacific Report with insights about APAC business travelers can be found here. This report follows the recently published 2023 Europe edition and U.S. edition. The reports are produced annually.
