Boost bookings from business traveller market via GDS

Business travel has re-emerged with a vengeance. Changes in remote work policies, the increased use of AI and digital transformative technology, geo-political conflicts, environmental change, and the intertwining of travel and meetings are all contributing factors to an increase in business travel.

Not surprisingly, APAC continues to expand as one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive markets for global trade and travel. According to the Global Business Travel

Association’s (GBTA) first Business Travel Outlook Poll of 2025, APAC led global business travel spend growth last year, with more than three in four (78%) buyers from that region reporting a higher volume of trips compared to 2023 – including 30% who saw a significant increase.

Key takeaways:

• GDS travel agency bookings are forecast to grow by 125% by 2030.

• Asia-Pacific have 4%+ share on GDS commission differ

• Luxury hotels dominated GDS bookings (6%–7% GDS share in luxury/upper-upscale hotels)

• Midscale & economy hotels are under 3%, losing share to OTAs and bundled travel platforms.

• TOP 5 APAC business traveller destinations: Singapore, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand

• Singapore to Jakarta flight route is on 5th position on top 10 flight routes in APAC

Full insights:

• Skift

• BCD Travel