Business Travel Show Asia Pacific (BTS APAC) 2025 to Debut at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

The highly anticipated inaugural Business Travel Show Asia Pacific (BTS APAC) is set to debut at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 16–17 April 2025. Highlighting cutting-edge advancements in corporate travel technology, this premier event introduces APAC’s first-ever Business Travel Innovation Faceoff, promising to transform the future of corporate travel management across the region and beyond.

According to the Singapore Tourism Board, Marina Bay Sands regularly hosts high-profile international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) events, further solidifying Singapore’s global status as a leading hub for business innovation and travel technology.

Premier Platform for Corporate Travel Innovation

The Business Travel Innovation Faceoff is an exciting new platform where leading suppliers present innovative solutions in a competitive, engaging environment. Selected nominees will each deliver a concise seven-minute pitch, highlighting their groundbreaking travel technology to an expert judging panel and a live audience of corporate travel buyers from APAC, the US, UK, and Europe.

The event is co-located with The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, maximizing networking and learning opportunities for attendees. The winner of the Innovation Faceoff will be revealed on 17 April 2025 at 3:40 PM at the Knowledge Arena within Marina Bay Sands.

Expert Panel Brings Extensive Industry Expertise

An impressive judging panel has been assembled, bringing deep expertise in corporate travel management and technological solutions. Esteemed judges include:

• Adeline Kang, Director JCAP Operations, Travel Meetings Card & Fleet, MSD International
• Kurt Knackstedt, Head of Sales – Pacific, Avis Budget Group
• Elvin Lee, Regional Travel Manager APJ, Service Now
• Pramod Shetty, Head Corporate Global Travel, LTIMindtree

Their combined insights will evaluate entrants based on innovation, practicality, and the potential to positively impact corporate travel across APAC markets.

Breakthrough Innovations Transforming Corporate Travel

This year’s highly competitive nominees are set to redefine corporate travel management:

• Acai: An AI-powered travel assistant designed to answer queries instantly in over 85 languages, freeing human agents to handle complex tasks.
• Travog: A comprehensive AI-driven platform offering integrated corporate travel and expense management with user-friendly self-booking tools.
• Zenmer: Utilizing advanced agentic-AI technology, this platform provides ‘Travel as a Service’ solutions for businesses to seamlessly book, manage, and track international corporate travel.
• Trip Biz: A full-service digital Travel Management Company (TMC) platform focused on corporate cost efficiency, risk management, and duty-of-care obligations.

Supporting Economic Growth Through Innovation

Nelson Khoo, Events Director of Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, emphasized the strategic importance of hosting this innovative showcase. He stated, “The Business Travel Innovation Faceoff has long been a celebrated highlight at the Business Travel Show Europe, renowned for attracting groundbreaking solutions. Introducing this concept to Asia Pacific signifies a major milestone in supporting corporate travel development and broader economic growth across APAC.”

BTS APAC leverages Singapore’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and corporate excellence, aligning with the Singapore government’s Smart Nation initiative, aimed at enhancing technology adoption and digital transformation in sectors critical to the economy, including travel and tourism.

Building on Global Success

This event builds on the legacy of Business Travel Show Europe, which has been the leading event for European corporate travel professionals for over three decades. Following the APAC debut, Business Travel Show Europe will return to London on 25–26 June 2025, while the inaugural Business Travel Show America is set for New York’s Javits Center on 15–16 October 2025.

Qualified corporate travel buyers, procurement managers, and meetings planners can attend the event for free, while non-exhibiting suppliers can access tickets through official channels.