Profile Business Travellers

ASIA PACIFIC

BUSINESS TRAVELLER RESEARCH 2011

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Asia Pacific Business Traveller Research 2011

FOREWORD

In keeping with its position as one of the key thought leaders in the global hospitality industry, we at Accor are pleased to present the results of the Accor Asia Pacific Business Travel Research 2011. This comprehensive study seeks to better understand the travel and behavioural preferences of business travellers in the region. The research interviewed over 10,000 respondents who made business Evan Lewis

Vice President Communications Asia Pacific Accor Asia Pacific

trips in the first half of 2011. Amongst the aspects that the research covers includes the number of trips made by business travellers in Asia Pacific in the first half of 2011, destinations which are most frequented by Asia Pacific’s business travellers, spend in terms of accommodation, factors influencing accommodation choice and hotel facilities and services usage as well as interesting and anecdotal insights into the business travel experience. This research is now in its second edition and has been updated to reflect market conditions unique to the Asia Pacific region. The Executive Summary and Findings in the following pages will provide prevailing trends influencing this key travel segment.

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Asia Pacific Business Traveller Research 2011

CONTENTS

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Executive Summary

Business Travel In The First 6 Months Of 2011, And Planned For The Last 6 Months Planning Business Trips Usage Of Hotel Facilities

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Respondent Profiles Business Travel In The First 6 Months Of 2011

Types Of Business Trip: Domestic Vs. International Number Of International Business Trips Purpose Of Business Trips Destinations Travelled To For Business In The First Half Of 2011

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Planning Of Business Travel

Destinations Planned To Travel To For Business In The Second Half Of 2011

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Planned Travel For The Last 6 Months Of 2011...