APAC corporate travel trends are shifting fast as emerging markets in Asia-Pacific experience growing demand fueled by global investment and supply chain diversification. According to the second 2025 Quarterly Market Update released by SilverDoor, destinations such as Taiwan, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam are seeing noticeable increases in corporate bookings, with long stays and declining average daily rates (ADR) making the region even more attractive to business travelers.

SilverDoor, a global leader in serviced accommodation, notes that the recent uptick is directly tied to macroeconomic shifts—especially evolving trade agreements, changing tariffs, and global tech giants like Apple, Google, and Nintendo relocating operations from China to other APAC countries. The recently signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement is also expected to boost bilateral business travel. As a result, travel managers are increasingly eyeing tier-one and tier-two cities as strategic hubs for sustained operations.

Taiwan leads the charge with increased bookings in Taipei and tertiary cities such as Tainan, Hsinchu, and Taichung. In Taichung, the average corporate stay now exceeds four months, averaging 122 nights. This figure signals growing confidence in the region for long-term assignments and relocations.

India is also a standout. Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Chennai, Noida, and Pune have all reported significant growth, particularly from sectors like oil and gas. However, recent geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan may introduce uncertainties. Corporate travel planners are advised to monitor regional developments closely in the coming weeks.

For business travelers, cost is always a concern—and here, the report brings good news. Average daily rates in APAC fell 9.1% quarter-on-quarter to S$219, matching the decline seen in the Americas. This makes long stays more affordable and reflects ongoing competition among providers in these regions.

Meanwhile, the average length of stay (ALOS) in APAC increased slightly to 62 nights, while lead times decreased by three nights to 38. These figures suggest both confidence and urgency—travelers are booking longer but with less notice, likely driven by new contracts and sudden project needs.

Looking ahead, the report emphasizes the importance of a consultative approach to corporate travel in the face of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. As companies expand into new regions and diversify their supply chains, tailored travel strategies will become increasingly vital.

, Senior Client Programme Manager at SilverDoor, stated: “Corporates are taking proactive, strategic approaches to realising their own ambitions for growth against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes. Maintaining a consultative approach to corporate travel particularly within APAC will be critical in the months ahead.”

With ADRs down and new markets heating up, the remainder of 2025 could be a defining period for how corporates approach long-term mobility, talent relocation, and project deployment in Asia-Pacific.