Based on BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2025 Asia Pacific report, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong top the list of most-visited cities for business travelers in the region. On the intercontinental front, Frankfurt, London, and San Francisco lead the way. This data reflects the flight and rail activities of BCD clients in 2024 across various APAC markets.
Leading CitiesSingapore stands out due to its prime location and thriving economy, solidifying its dominance among business travelers. The city’s growth is fueled by policies like reciprocal visa-free agreements with Southeast Asian nations, increased flight capacity, and falling airfare costs. These factors, combined with the city’s business-friendly infrastructure, make it an ideal destination for meetings and events, with a 20% rise in visits compared to the previous year.
Tokyo rose to second place, marking a significant 38% jump, while Hong Kong and Bangkok held steady. Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, and Jakarta also maintained their positions. Sydney, however, entered the top 10, landing at the tenth spot.
2024 ranking:2024 RankingAPACIntercontinental1SingaporeFrankfurt2TokyoLondon3Hong KongSan Francisco4BangkokAmsterdam5Kuala LumpurNew York City6ShanghaiSeattle-Tacoma7SeoulMunich8TaipeiParis9JakartaLos Angeles10SydneyChicagoAccording to the Global Business Travel Association’s 2025 Business Travel Outlook Poll, APAC led global business travel spending growth in 2024, with 78% of buyers reporting more frequent.
