The world’s 3 most popular business travel destinations
As the world opens to international travel, many business travellers are eagerly packing their bags, preparing their business proposals and solutions, and jetting out to international hubs to seal deals and make up for lost face-to-face experiences.
This Pacific Prime UK article looks at the world’s 3 most popular business travel destinations that will fulfil your business needs and add a fair amount of enjoyment to the mix.
1. New York
It’s no surprise that New York is mentioned here since it is home to the world’s most famous financial and business hub. The Big Apple is a melting pot for business giants, multinational conglomerates, and industries such as banking, finance, fashion, advertising and technology. And with so many high-profile businesses and condensed sectors in one place, you’ll find many networking and business opportunities. Infrastructure in the city is topnotch, and venues like 583 Park Avenue and the Helen Mills Event Space offer the ideal spots to run an event.
Places to visit in New York
If you are looking for a casual place to talk about business, there are many popular coffee shops, bars, and lounges to discover in New York. Most will offer you a chance to focus on those follow-up meetings or send emails thanking your clients and prospects for the productive and lovely get-together.
With work over, why not take a break and check out some iconic landmarks, such as Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty? There’s so much to explore and appreciate in this marvellous city. The list is endless!
2. Paris
The French capital is one of Europe’s most important financial centres and an appealing destination for its pro-business setting and meeting like-minded individuals.
The business district of La Défense (located 20 kilometres from Paris) is considered the largest on the continent and spans more than 160 hectares. The district encompasses an estimated 3,600 organisations, many of which rank in the world’s top 50.
Another top-tier business district is Bourse de Paris in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. The district is well known in the business world as a historic financial area of the city. Business travellers worldwide will also find more than 33,000 organisations based there and over 3 million square metres of office space used by businesses from various industries, including trade services, real estate, banks, etc.
Things to enjoy doing in Paris
When finding things to do during your spare time, Paris has many hidden gems and an endless bucket list of things to do. From the Eiffel Tower to the famous Champs-Élysées shopping avenue, the Michelin-starred restaurants and beloved baguettes and cheeses. You will have to blend some Parisian culture and atmosphere into your business trip. A bit of “bleisure” won’t do any harm in this vibrant city.
3. London
When it comes to business, no city (except New York and Paris) can match the diversity, culture, and reputation that London has to offer. The capital of England, for decades, if not centuries, has been known for its prestige, stable regulations, and more. These have made London an excellent destination for business leaders, travellers and organisations to meet and base themselves.
As we all know or will come to appreciate, location is everything, and London symbolises the bridge between North America and Europe. And since it is easily accessible with great transport links and infrastructure, it’s no wonder the city is excellent as a business destination.
Business travellers from New York and Paris can easily travel to London and return within a day. International flights to the city are increasing, and Delta, an American airline, said they would introduce as many as 35 daily flights to London in the summer of 2023. Eurostar from Paris to London is also quick, easy and affordable for business travellers looking for straightforward inter-city travel.
The ‘City of London’ is where you will find one of the world’s oldest financial centres and banking and insurance institutions. Looking for a meeting room? You’ll find many meeting rooms available for hire in the borough (district), or you can head to many of the city’s quirky and chilled cafes in Central London.
Fact: This is the borough where Pacific Prime UK operates too!
Things to do in London
Just like New York and Paris, there are a plethora of amazing landmarks to visit and things to do in London. Once you’ve finished your meetings and sealed your deals, head to the Thames river for a walk (or even a jog to free up the mind) along the embankment.
Start from Tower Bridge, next to the Tower of London and walk along the Southbank to see famous locations like Shakespear’s Globe theatre for live performances and the Tate Modern, which houses many contemporary art and exhibitions. Carry on, and you will come across the Millenium Wheel with the Houses of Parliament in the background.
The city gets busier if you take the London Underground Tube from Westminster Station to Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, both a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace. Looking for food? Every corner will have international cuisine, from local takeaways to fine dining experiences.
Other top business destinations to explore
Although we have touched on New York, Paris and London, it doesn’t mean the world has no other destinations worth exploring for business travellers. Here is Pacific Prime UK’s list of other destinations worth adding to your list for business travellers:
- Amsterdam
- Berlin
- Hong Kong
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Bangkok
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
What to consider for your business travel plans
If you are planning on flying in the next few weeks or months, you must plan ahead, review your itinerary and even consider securing international health insurance or travel insurance to keep you protected.
You will know by now that things are always uncertain, and travel plans can change suddenly from flight cancellations to getting into an unfortunate accident that puts you in the hospital. The reality is that we can never know what to expect. Hence, Pacific Prime UK is here to support businesses, employees and business travellers.
How can Pacific Prime UK help you?
As a leading insurance brokerage with over 20 years of experience, we can help you compare a range of suitable insurance products and solutions for your time abroad. Pacific Prime’s multilingual experts are also on hand to support international businesses looking for quality and effective plans that fully protect employees for their time doing business abroad.
For business travellers who are going to be based abroad, we encourage you to look at our FREE guide for moving abroad as an expat, where you will find the best international travel tips and a relocation checklist to follow when making plans.
Need a quick health insurance or travel insurance quote with us now? Contact us today!
His expert view and wealth of knowledge on insurance can also be found in his blogs for the UK, China, Dubai, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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