1、Cities&TrendsAsia Pacific 2025 EDITION 2025 BCD Travel N.V.All rights reserved.Business travel has re-emerged with a vengeance.Changes in remote work policies,the increased use of AI and digital transformative technology,geo-political conflicts,environmental change,and the intertwining of travel and

2、 meetings are all contributing factors to an increase in business travel.Not surprisingly,APAC continues to expand as one of the worlds most dynamic and competitive markets for global trade and travel.According to the Global Business Travel Associations(GBTA)first Business Travel Outlook Poll of 202

3、5,APAC led global business travel spend growth last year,with more than three in four(78%)buyers from that region reporting a higher volume of trips compared to 2023 including 30%who saw a significant increase.BCDs Cities&Trends 2025 Asia Pacific edition shows the top destinations for APAC business

4、travelers with insights into how they travel.The findings are based onBCD clients flight and rail data from 2024 in a range of APAC markets.About the reportTop 10 APAC citiesTop 10 intercontinental citiesTop 5 countriesTop 10 routesTop 5 connecting segments,direct flights and layover citiesCabin cla

5、ss and flight typeTop 10 rail routes in China and JapanSingapores strategic location and vibrant economy plays no small part in the city-states popularity among business travelers.It remains unchallenged in the top spot in our top 10 APAC cities,with a 20%increase over 2023.Attractive reforms such a

6、s low corporate taxes,visa free policies,superior connectivity and an overall pro-business infrastructure are a win-win for both business travelers and those attending meetings and events in Singapore.Tokyo moved up to take the second spot in 2024 with a 38%increase,followed by Hong Kong and Bangkok