Published on
December 26, 2025
By: Tuhin Sarkar
The Business Travel Show Asia Pacific (BTAPAC) 2026, to be held from 4th to 15th April at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, is setting the stage for a major celebration of excellence in the travel industry. As part of this exciting event, the APAC Travel Buyer of the Year award will highlight individuals driving change and innovation across the Asia Pacific region. This prestigious award will recognize a travel buyer or manager who has excelled through smarter programmes, groundbreaking strategies, and measurable impacts in the past year.
Spotlight on Innovation and Impact in the APAC Travel Industry at Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026
At BTAPAC 2026, the focus will be on the forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of the travel industry in the Asia Pacific region. The APAC Travel Buyer of the Year award aims to spotlight those individuals who have raised the bar in terms of innovation, cost-saving strategies, and sustainability in their organisation’s travel programmes. This recognition celebrates those making a significant difference in how corporate travel is managed, executed, and delivered across the region.
A Call for Nominations: Recognising Excellence in Travel Management Across the APAC Region
The nomination process for the APAC Travel Buyer of the Year award is now officially open, calling on travel buyers and managers from across the APAC region to be recognised for their exceptional contributions. This prestigious award is intended for individuals responsible for overseeing a global travel or meetings programme, particularly those with a key role in the APAC region. The award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the leaders who have introduced new strategies, innovative solutions, and tangible improvements to their organisation’s travel operations over the past year.
Who Can Be Nominated? Eligibility and Criteria for APAC Travel Buyer of the Year
This award is open to all travel buyers or managers based in the APAC region, or those who are responsible for managing travel or meetings programmes in the region. Those overseeing a global programme that includes APAC operations or handling the region’s specific needs are also eligible. The key criteria focus on the nominee’s ability to introduce forward-thinking innovations and strategies that drive measurable change in travel management, from cost reductions and increased efficiency to improved sustainability practices and enhanced traveller satisfaction.
How to Nominate: The Easy Process for Recognising Outstanding Travel Buyers
Nominating a deserving travel buyer for this award is a straightforward process. Stage one involves submitting an online entry with answers to several questions about the nominee’s achievements over the past 12 months. This allows nominators to showcase the significant impact their nominee has had on their organisation’s travel programme, whether through improved strategies, measurable outcomes, cost savings, or enhanced sustainability efforts. The nomination process highlights the most important achievements that have had a lasting impact on the business and the broader travel community.
Stage Two: The Finalists and Their Partners Face the Panel
Once nominations are submitted, a shortlist of finalists will be selected. These finalists will be invited to participate in stage two, which includes a detailed interview with the BTN editorial team. This stage allows finalists to further explain their achievements and share their vision for the future of travel management in the APAC region. Finalists, along with their key supplier partners, will also have the opportunity to participate in a live panel session during day two of the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026, showcasing their success stories and strategies with a broader audience.
Why This Award Matters: The Growing Influence of Travel Buyers in the APAC Region
The role of travel buyers and managers has never been more critical in the rapidly evolving global market. In the APAC region, travel buyers are essential in managing ever-growing demand for travel and ensuring their organisations can navigate this landscape efficiently. The APAC Travel Buyer of the Year award shines a well-deserved spotlight on these professionals, acknowledging their crucial role in driving change, adopting new technology, enhancing sustainability, and achieving better outcomes for their organisations. Recognising these key players in the travel industry is essential to ensure that their impact continues to grow in the years to come.
Join the Business Travel Revolution at BTAPAC 2026
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026, hosted at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, promises to be a dynamic event for the business travel community. In addition to recognising the APAC Travel Buyer of the Year, the event will feature a wide array of seminars, workshops, and discussions on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations transforming the travel industry. For travel buyers, suppliers, and all industry professionals, this event provides an unmatched opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights that will shape the future of business travel in the region.
Don’t Miss Out: Nominate Your Travel Buyer Today
The deadline for nominations is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to recognise the incredible travel buyers who are driving positive change within their organisations. Whether they have introduced innovative programmes, reduced costs, or fostered a culture of sustainability, the APAC Travel Buyer of the Year award is a fantastic way to give credit where it’s due. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to nominate your top travel buyer and give them the recognition they deserve at the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026.
