Who will be APAC’s best travel buyer of the year?

Winner will be revealed at Business Travel Show Asia Pacific in Singapore on 17 April.

BTN Group’s inaugural APAC Travel Buyer of the Year Award is recognising the top corporate travel managers at Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2025.
BTN Group’s inaugural APAC Travel Buyer of the Year Award is recognising the top corporate travel managers at Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2025. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Dina Photo Stories (AI generated)

The BTN Group has announced the finalists for the inaugural APAC Travel Buyer of the Year Award, recognising corporate travel managers who have made significant contributions to the industry through innovation, sustainability, and traveller experience enhancements.

The three finalists are:

  • Shaik Abid, international travel manager, Adobe

  • Bianca Garrad, Corporate Contracts Senior Specialist, Perenti Group

  • Cheryl Anne Neo, Regional Travel Manager, London Stock Exchange Group

These industry leadershave been recognised for their achievements in optimising corporate travel programmes, implementing sustainable initiatives, and enhancing overall traveller satisfaction, setting new benchmarks for corporate travel management in APAC.

"The calibre of work being done in corporate travel is truly impressive, and the dedication shown by those who submitted entries – to both their organisations and their travelling employees – is inspiring,” said Jen Bankard, senior director of content solutions & conferences at BTN Group. “The three individuals selected as finalists by our judging panel are at the forefront of industry innovation, and we are excited to showcase their achievements."

As part of the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific, the three finalists will take part in the panel discussion "Innovators in Action – Strategies and Insights from APAC’s Top Travel Managers” on 17 April 2025, from 14:20 to 15:20. Moderated by Elizabeth West, editorial director of The BTN Group, the session will explore their strategies, challenges, and innovations in corporate travel.

The winner will be announced at the conclusion of Business Travel Show Asia Pacific on 17 April 2025.

For more details, visit www.businesstravelshowapac.com.