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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Tokyo ranked World's Best Workation City 2025 for internet speed, safety, and digital nomad visas
BANGKOK: Tokyo tops IWG's 2025 Workation ranking, praised for fast internet, safety, transport, and new digital nomad visa, drawing hybrid workers worldwide. Tokyo, Japan, has been named the world's best city for 'workation' — the blend of working while travelling — in the 2025 International Workplace Group (IWG) 'Work from Anywhere Barometer'. The annual report, now in its third year, evaluates global cities that combine strong working conditions with attractive leisure environments. Tokyo earned the top spot thanks to its high-speed internet, efficient public transport, safety, cultural vibrancy, and the recent launch of a Digital Nomad visa allowing longer stays than traditional visas. These factors have made the city a magnet for hybrid workers seeking flexibility and lifestyle balance. The Japanese capital also benefits from its proximity to mountains, beaches, and national parks, offering professionals the chance to enjoy both a bustling metropolis and nature within easy reach. IWG assessed major cities across 40 countries, scoring them 1-10 across 12 categories: climate, accommodation, food, transport, daily costs, internet speed, happiness index, access to flexible workspaces, cultural quality, digital nomad visa availability and costs, proximity to natural attractions, and sustainability. Two new criteria were added this year - digital nomad visas and access to nature. The survey revealed that 86% of hybrid workers consider access to flexible workspaces a decisive factor in choosing their workation destination. Mark Dixon, IWG's founder and CEO, noted: 'With hybrid working and cloud technology, employees now have the freedom to choose to work from anywhere, at any time.' Global top 10 Workation cities in 2025: Among the newcomers to the list were Tokyo, Seoul, Rome, Paris, and Valletta. Seoul stood out for its fast internet, efficient public transport, and growing digital nomad community, bolstered by South Korea's new visa scheme. Budapest, last year's No.1, fell to third but remains popular thanks to its food culture and high happiness index. Beyond Tokyo and Seoul, other Asian cities ranked highly, including Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai, and Hong Kong. Singapore remained a top Asean choice, scoring highly in food, happiness, internet speed, and sustainability. The report highlighted Singapore's nationwide 5G network, seamless public transport, and abundant green spaces as major advantages. IWG also identified six emerging destinations for 2025: Mexico City, Cape Town, Prague, Melbourne, Orlando, and Reykjavik. These cities scored strongly on digital nomad visas and natural attractions. By contrast, Barcelona, Beijing, and Lisbon slipped down the rankings this year despite previous popularity. Dixon emphasised that the workation trend is here to stay. Flexible working and 'work from anywhere' policies are becoming permanent, especially in summer months. It enhances work-life balance, reduces burnout, and boosts productivity, he said. - The Nation/ANN
West Australian
2 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Tokyo tops the list for 2025′s best ‘workcation' destinations in the world
Japan's capital Tokyo has topped the list as the world's best city for a 'workcation,' according to a 2025 report by International Workplace Group (IWG), a flexible and hybrid workspace operator. The results are part of IWG's third annual 'Work from Anywhere Barometer,' which ranks the top workcation cities globally — or where travellers can combine work and leisure. Tokyo took the No. 1 spot because of its 'exceptional' broadband speed, transport infrastructure, safety, culture and its newly launched digital nomad visa, according to the report. In addition, the city 'also benefits from proximity to mountains, coastal regions, and national parks – ideal for hybrid workers seeking an exciting urban atmosphere alongside natural escapes,' according to IWG. IWG ranked 40 countries on a scale of one to 10 based on the following 12 criteria: The digital nomad visa — which gives workers the legal right to work remotely while residing away from their country of permanent residence — is a new criterion, along with proximity to beaches, mountains or national parks. In this year's report, 86 per cent of hybrid workers cited the availability of flexible workspaces as a major determinant in their choice of destination. 'Thanks to hybrid working and cloud technology, employees now have the freedom to work wherever and whenever suits them best', said Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group. These are the top 10 cities for workcations in 2025, according to IWG: Tokyo, Seoul, Rome, Paris and Valletta are new entrants to the list. Seoul made the list because of its 'ultra-fast internet, efficient public transport, and a thriving digital nomad community supported by South Korea's digital nomad visa,' according to the report. Budapest dropped from first to third place, but remains a favored choice for its food and happiness index. The report also lists the top 10 Asian workcation cities, including Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Singapore remains a favorite for hybrid workers because of its high scores in areas such as food, happiness, broadband speed and sustainability. The report cited its 'island-wide 5G network coverage and seamless urban mobility' and its green spaces. Barcelona, Beijing and Lisbon, although popular choices, fell in this year's list. Mexico City, Cape Town, Prague, Melbourne, Orlando and Reykjavik were among the report's emerging workcation destinations. They scored high on criteria like digital nomad visas and proximity to nature. 'This trend is here to stay with many companies adopting flexible working and work from anywhere policies, particularly over the summer months for the long-term, which not only improves work-life balance and reduces burnout but also delivers significant productivity gains,' Mr Dixon said.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Here are the best destinations for your next ‘workcation'
Japan's capital Tokyo has topped the list as the world's best city for a 'workcation,' according to a 2025 report by International Workplace Group (IWG), a flexible and hybrid workspace operator. The results are part of IWG's third annual 'Work from Anywhere Barometer,' which ranks the top workcation cities globally — or where travellers can combine work and leisure. Tokyo took the No. 1 spot because of its 'exceptional' broadband speed, transport infrastructure, safety, culture and its newly launched digital nomad visa, according to the report. In addition, the city 'also benefits from proximity to mountains, coastal regions, and national parks – ideal for hybrid workers seeking an exciting urban atmosphere alongside natural escapes,' according to IWG. IWG ranked 40 countries on a scale of one to 10 based on the following 12 criteria: Climate Accommodation Food Transport Subsistence (average price of a cappuccino in the expat area of the city) Broadband speed Happiness Availability of flexible workspaces Cultural quality Availability/price of digital nomad visa Proximity to beaches, mountains or national parks Sustainability The digital nomad visa — which gives workers the legal right to work remotely while residing away from their country of permanent residence — is a new criterion, along with proximity to beaches, mountains or national parks. In this year's report, 86 per cent of hybrid workers cited the availability of flexible workspaces as a major determinant in their choice of destination. 'Thanks to hybrid working and cloud technology, employees now have the freedom to work wherever and whenever suits them best', said Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group. These are the top 10 cities for workcations in 2025, according to IWG: Tokyo Rio De Janeiro Budapest Seoul Barcelona Beijing Lisbon Rome Paris Valletta Tokyo, Seoul, Rome, Paris and Valletta are new entrants to the list. Seoul made the list because of its 'ultra-fast internet, efficient public transport, and a thriving digital nomad community supported by South Korea's digital nomad visa,' according to the report. Budapest dropped from first to third place, but remains a favored choice for its food and happiness index. The report also lists the top 10 Asian workcation cities, including Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Singapore remains a favorite for hybrid workers because of its high scores in areas such as food, happiness, broadband speed and sustainability. The report cited its 'island-wide 5G network coverage and seamless urban mobility' and its green spaces. Barcelona, Beijing and Lisbon, although popular choices, fell in this year's list. Mexico City, Cape Town, Prague, Melbourne, Orlando and Reykjavik were among the report's emerging workcation destinations. They scored high on criteria like digital nomad visas and proximity to nature. 'This trend is here to stay with many companies adopting flexible working and work from anywhere policies, particularly over the summer months for the long-term, which not only improves work-life balance and reduces burnout but also delivers significant productivity gains,' Mr Dixon said.
CNBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Tokyo tops the list for 2025's best 'workcation' destinations in the world
Japan's capital Tokyo has topped the list as the world's best city for a "workcation," according to a 2025 report by International Workplace Group (IWG), a flexible and hybrid workspace operator. The results are part of IWG's third annual "Work from Anywhere Barometer," which ranks the top workcation cities globally — or where travelers can combine work and leisure. Tokyo took the No. 1 spot because of its "exceptional" broadband speed, transport infrastructure, safety, culture and its newly launched digital nomad visa, according to the report. In addition, the city "also benefits from proximity to mountains, coastal regions, and national parks – ideal for hybrid workers seeking an exciting urban atmosphere alongside natural escapes," according to IWG. IWG ranked 40 countries on a scale of one to 10 based on the following 12 criteria: The digital nomad visa — which gives workers the legal right to work remotely while residing away from their country of permanent residence — is a new criterion, along with proximity to beaches, mountains or national parks. In this year's report, 86% of hybrid workers cited the availability of flexible workspaces as a major determinant in their choice of destination. "Thanks to hybrid working and cloud technology, employees now have the freedom to work wherever and whenever suits them best", said Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group. These are the top 10 cities for workcations in 2025, according to IWG: Tokyo, Seoul, Rome, Paris and Valletta are new entrants to the list. Seoul made the list because of its "ultra-fast internet, efficient public transport, and a thriving digital nomad community supported by South Korea's digital nomad visa," according to the report. Budapest dropped from first to third place, but remains a favored choice for its food and happiness index. The report also lists the top 10 Asian workcation cities, including Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Singapore remains a favorite for hybrid workers because of its high scores in areas such as food, happiness, broadband speed and sustainability. The report cited its "island-wide 5G network coverage and seamless urban mobility" and its green spaces. Barcelona, Beijing and Lisbon, although popular choices, fell in this year's list. Mexico City, Cape Town, Prague, Melbourne, Orlando and Reykjavik were among the report's emerging workcation destinations. They scored high on criteria like digital nomad visas and proximity to nature. "This trend is here to stay with many companies adopting flexible working and work from anywhere policies, particularly over the summer months for the long-term, which not only improves work-life balance and reduces burnout but also delivers significant productivity gains," Dixon said.
Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Tokyo ranked the best city in the world for a workation in 2025
Tokyo's been named the best city for what now? If you thought 'the one where you're most likely to be asked to work on your vacation', think again. Since the pandemic, remote working has become a mainstay in many workplaces around the world. This flexibility has opened the door for digital nomads to take 'workations' – working vacations – that let them combine their jobs with a change of scenery. Catering to those curious about the best places to enjoy a fulfilling workation, International Workplace Group's Work from Anywhere Barometer recently dropped its 2025 ranking for the best workation cities, and Tokyo came out right on top. The global ranking evaluated cities based on 12 different factors including broadband speed, transport costs, climate, flexible workspace availability and access to nature. With a high score of 91 out of 120, Tokyo was recognised for its excellent broadband speed, world-class transport infrastructure and safety. Japan's new digital nomad visa, launched in April 2024 and allowing holders to stay in the country for up to 12 months, also earned praise. Additionally, Tokyo's proximity to mountains, coastal regions and national parks was another major plus. Here's the full top ten ranking: Tokyo Rio de Janeiro Budapest Seoul Barcelona Beijing Lisbon Rome Paris Valletta For more on the Work from Anywhere Barometer, visit IWG's website. We visited Okinawa's new Junglia theme park – here's what to expect Film adaptation of cult indie game 'The Exit 8' due for release in late August Want to be the first to know what's cool in Tokyo? for the latest updates from Tokyo and Japan. Rio de Janeiro Budapest Seoul Barcelona Beijing Lisbon Rome Paris Valletta For more on the Work from Anywhere Barometer, visit IWG's website. Film adaptation of cult indie game 'The Exit 8' due for release in late August
