BCD Travel has released its Cities & Trends 2023 Asia Pacific
Report, highlighting the most visited cities and countries for business
travel in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
The report, based on BCD flight and rail data from 2023 across
various APAC markets, provides insights into both regional and
intercontinental travel trends.
Top 10 cities for APAC business travellers
Regional:
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Bangkok
- Tokyo
- Kuala Lumpur
- Shanghai
- Seoul
- Taipei
- Jakarta
- Manila
Intercontinental:
- Frankfurt
- London
- Amsterdam
- San Francisco
- Munich
- New York City
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- Stuttgart
- Chicago
Singapore has emerged as the leading destination for APAC business
travelers, reclaiming its position as a major hub for meetings,
incentives, conferences, and exhibitions post-pandemic. The city-state
has maintained its status as the primary financial center in the region
and now ranks as Asia's top financial center and third globally.
Top 5 countries for business travel
APAC:
- Singapore
- China
- Japan
- Thailand
- Hong Kong SAR
Intercontinental:
- United States
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- France
The report notes that Singapore was the most visited APAC country in
2023, followed by China. However, China's international travel recovery
has been slower than its domestic travel rebound following the end of
its zero-Covid policy. Domestic air travel in China is currently 17%
above 2019 levels, while international air travel continues to recover.
Globally, the United States remains the most visited country for
business travel, followed by Germany. This aligns with the presence of
four American cities in the top 10 intercontinental destinations list.