Industry Outlook

COVID-19 AND THE FUTURE OF TOURISM IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

March 19, 2022

COVID-19 AND THE FUTURE
Tourism in the region has been rapidly transforming for decades. Rising regional incomes
and shifting consumer consciousness have shaped the growth of intraregional travel and
customer preferences. Global megatrends such as digitalization and globalization have
also influenced the sector.
Yet even among these major changes, the COVID- 19 pandemic stands as a milestone
in tourism’s development in our region. Existing trends, such as digitalization, have
been accelerated, and industry faces new demands in areas such as health and safety
protocols. Many tourism businesses across the region are thus reimagining the future
of tourism and their place in it.

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Trip.Biz

For over 17 years, Trip.Biz has relied on its strong resources, excellent service ability, professional products, and cutting edge technology to provide services to over 14,000 large-scale corporations, including over 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and nearly 200 of the Top 500 Enterprises of China. We count over 730,000 small to medium sized enterprises among our clients. We serve nearly 36 million business travelers. We strive to help corporations lower their travel costs and increase efficiency, and save our customers up to 30% in business travel expenses.

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Spotlight

Trip.Biz

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