More business travelers are extending stays for leisure
Southeast Asian travelers top the bleisure trend in APAC.
In the Asia-Pacific, 76% of business travelers are combining business trips with personal leisure, according to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report.
While business travel is a priority among Indonesians (27%), Filipinos (20%), and Vietnamese (19%), the majority (85%) of business travelers from the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are keen to extend their stays for some leisure.
Filipino travelers topped the bleisure rankings at 95%, followed by Thai travelers at 92% and Vietnamese travelers at 86%.
In Japan, 58% of business travelers also plan to have some leisure time, while South Korea showed strong adoption at 76%.
"Across Asia-Pacific, we're seeing professionals plan to intentionally extend their work trips with personal days to enjoy local experiences and make the most of their time on the road,” said Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer at Agoda.
While business travel is a priority among Indonesians (27%), Filipinos (20%), and Vietnamese (19%), the majority (85%) of business travelers from the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are keen to extend their stays for some leisure.
Filipino travelers topped the bleisure rankings at 95%, followed by Thai travelers at 92% and Vietnamese travelers at 86%.
In Japan, 58% of business travelers also plan to have some leisure time, while South Korea showed strong adoption at 76%.
"Across Asia-Pacific, we're seeing professionals plan to intentionally extend their work trips with personal days to enjoy local experiences and make the most of their time on the road,” said Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer at Agoda.
