Lin, EliverEliverLinDr. LAW Chi Hang, ColinColinDr. LAW Chi HangTan, SeckSeckTan2023-09-192023-09-192022Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 2022, Vol. 27(8), pp. 823-841.1094-16651741-6507http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/7983COVID-19 have led companies and organizations to carefully decide overseas business travel after borders reopen. This study aims to develop a theory to guide a structural analysis of the situational factors that companies and organizations would consider in overseas business travel decisions and how to measure these factors. A qualitative research approach was adopted. Bunn’s situational characteristics were used as the starting point to guide the study. The findings suggest that the decision results from a struggle between carry-on and hold-back forces, which were affected by two and six situational factors respectively. Their measuring dimensions and ten propositions are suggested.enBusiness Travel DecisionCOVID-19International Air TravelSituational FactorsOverseas Business TravelCorporate DecisionPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1080/10941665.2022.2131443