Specialist - and world leader - in hybrid working, IWG has put 40 destinations under the microscope to draw up its "Tracances" ranking for 2025, its 3rd "Tracances" ranking. Work from Anywhere" . Climate, Internet connectivity, availability of flexible workspaces, price of digital nomad visas and proximity to beaches: 12 criteria have been identified to cover both business and leisure requirements. And in this little game, it's Tokyo, the place to be according to IWG.
Japan's capital achieves a score of 91/120. This performance is based on the destination's well-known strengths in terms of connectivity and transport networks - and, of course, Tokyo's cultural aura - but also on more recent initiatives such as the visa for digital nomads launched last year. As the authors of the rankings point out, it offers stays of up to 12 months at a competitive price.
Tokyo dethroned Budapestwinner of the previous IWG awards, who nevertheless remains on the podium (3e). In contrast, Tokyo, the Hungarian capital (89.5/100), was penalised by developments linked to visas. As for Rio de JaneiroAs the 2nd bleisure destination with a score of 90/100, the city is benefiting in particular from the roll-out of 5G throughout the city, and from improvements to its coworking facilities. The authors of the report also praise " a proactive policy to attract teleworkers ".
Paris has also made it into the Top 10, although the French capital continues to be penalised by the cost of living. Other new entrants to the IWG Top 10 include Rome (8e) but also Valletta 510e) in Europe, and Seoul (4e) for Asia.
" We are seeing a sharp rise in the number of professionals extending their stays to telework, or choosing to live abroad as digital nomads. "notes Mark Dixon, Founder and CEO of IWG. He continues: " Thanks to the hybrid model and cloud technologies, employees can now work where they are most effective, whether that's in a local space or on the other side of the world. For many, long commutes are a thing of the past, replaced by a new, more balanced lifestyle. ".
The head of the IWG is confident that this demand will continue: for Mark Dixon, " This phenomenon is set to continue, particularly in the summer, as more and more companies adopt teleworking and "work from anywhere" policies." . This promotes work-life balance, reduces burnout and generates significant productivity gains. According to our report with Arup, companies that include local workspaces in their location strategy could see an 11 % increase in productivity over five years, a decisive advantage for employers and talent in the global skills war "says the CEO of IWG.
