The Future of Corporate Travel in Asia Pacific 2005

The 2004 Airclaims - BTN survey, now in its third year of operation, shows the most optimistic picture yet for regional corporate travel trends. Yet increasing competition, a widening range of products and services and technological change affecting all parts of the corporate travel chain, from suppliers to travel agents and travel managers, mean that it is more challenging than ever to win this premium value business.

After the downturns seen in 2002 and 2003, the 2004 report into future corporate travel in Asia Pacific, prepared by Airclaims in association with BTN Asia-Pacific, provides some key indicators for success in this changing marketplace.

The survey was carried out during August/ September 2004 among all the key parties involved in the business of Corporate Travel - the Travel Suppliers, the Travel Managers and the Travel Agents. In addition further survey information came from a regular survey of Global Corporate Travellers. The overall picture that appeared was an exciting and dynamic one - with a significant majority of all respondents expecting major changes in their business - and being prepared to face up to the challenge.