Business Travel News: September 2023

Industry

Business Travel in Asia Pacific Poised for Significant Rebound in 2023, Spending Forecast to Reach Almost $800 Billion by 2027

After challenging years due to the pandemic, for 2023 and beyond, business travel in Asia Pacific is forecast for significant growth, with travel spending gaining 41% to USD $567 billion this year ? and rising to $800 billion by 2027. China’s reopening and robust domestic demand will be a big catalyst for the growth. Solid rebound is also anticipated in Japan, South Korea, and Australia, along with the return of international business travel, which is anticipated to boost Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Read more.

TTG Travel Awards honours 62 champions of travel

The Outstanding Achievement Awards category – the only non-voting segment of the awards, with winners determined by TTG’s editorial team for their remarkable contributions to the industry – recognised Singapore as Destination of the Year; Tourism Authority of Thailand for the Best Travel Marketing Effort awards; and Marriott for the Most Sustainable Travel Company award. Read more.

Airlines/ Airports

The best business class seats for the solo traveller?

They’re a favourite business class seat of many frequent flyers, and often the first pick once passengers can select their seat in advance – so much so that some airlines charge extra for them. These are the ‘throne’ seats available on a handful of airlines due to a unique seating layout, where instead of two seats side-by-side there’s just one seat flanked by a pair of high benches. Read more.

Which airlines serve the best Champagne in the sky?

While we all have our personal preferences, Executive Traveller turned to Tyson Stelzer – wine expert, author, and a past editor of the Halliday Wine Companion (widely regarded as the ‘bible’ of Australian wine) – so share his knowledge and insight. Based on scoring by Stelzer The Champagne Guide, this is actually a tie between Qantas and Singapore Airlines. Read more.

Qantas A380 returns to Sydney-Hong Kong

Qantas is bringing its Airbus A380 back onto the Sydney-Hong Kong route from late October 2023 through to February 2024 in a sign of continued demand for travel to the Asian metropolis. Read more.

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental Singapore reopens

A landmark in the Marina Bay dress circle since 1987, the Mandarin Oriental’s interiors have been reborn with colour and inspiration from signature Singaporean elements such as Peranakan style architecture, black and white houses and Angsana trees. Read more.

The best new luxury hotels opening this year

Discover top luxury hotels opening in 2023, from low-key island hangouts to show-stopping architectural marvels openings in the world’s most iconic cities. Read more.

 

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