Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Asia-Pacific

Asia Pacific to Regain 92% of Its 2019 Business Travel This Year

  • The GBTA Business Travel Outlook shows Asia Pacific is forecast for significant growth, with travel spending gaining 41% to US$567 billion this year.
  • Trip.com said outbound travel order for the upcoming Golden Week increased nearly 20 times, and domestic travel increased more than four times over the Golden Week period last year.
  • Accor announced their Novotel brand’s fiftieth hotel opening in Greater Chinawith its newest destination, Novotel Xi’an Aden.

The GBTA Business Travel Outlook shows Asia Pacific is forecast for significant growth, with travel spending gaining 41% to US$567 billion this year, rising to $800 billion by 2027. China’s reopening will be a big catalyst for the growth, while a solid rebound is also anticipated for Japan, South Korea, and Australia, along with the return of international business […]