Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Mumbai Joins Bangkok, Tokyo Among Top Workcation Destinations
A workcation is a trip where someone works remotely while enjoying a holiday destination.
IWG ranked cities based on how suitable they are for this kind of travel.
Bangkok came first, followed by Tokyo and Barcelona.
Mumbai was the only Indian city in the top 10 and scored 77 points.
It did well for transport prices, workspaces, weather and places to stay.
It received lower scores for internet quality, local events and happiness.
Many workers say working from anywhere helps their work-life balance.
Some people also want to work during holidays so they can spend more time relaxing or with family.
Reliable Wi-Fi and lower travel costs are important when choosing a workcation city.
Bangkok topped IWG’s workcation ranking with 106.5 points, followed by Tokyo and Barcelona.
Mumbai debuted in the ranking with 77 points, placing ahead of London and Miami.
Mumbai performed well on transport costs, coworking spaces, climate and accommodation.
The city lost points for broadband speed and quality, local events and its happiness index.
IWG reported that 48% of workers plan to extend a holiday by working remotely in 2026.
- Who
- IWG and workers surveyed about work-from-anywhere policies and workcations.
- What
- IWG ranked the world’s top workcation destinations, with Mumbai making its debut at 77 points.
- When
- The ranking includes 2025 flexible-office data and forecasts about workcations in 2026; the article does not specify the ranking’s publication date.
- Where
- Cities worldwide, including Bangkok, Tokyo, Barcelona and Mumbai.
- Why
- Work-from-anywhere policies and remote work are making it easier for people to combine holidays with work, support wellbeing and improve work-life balance.
- Top-ranked city
- Bangkok, Thailand, with 106.5 points
- Second and third
- Tokyo scored 96.5 points and Barcelona scored 95.5 points
- Mumbai’s ranking
- Mumbai scored 77 points and ranked ahead of London and Miami
- Mumbai’s strengths
- Transport costs, coworking and flexible workspaces, climate and accommodation
- Mumbai’s weaknesses
- Broadband speed and quality, local events and the happiness index
- Remote-work policy
- 51% of surveyed workers said their employers already offer a work-from-anywhere policy
- Workcation plans
- 48% of workers plan to extend a holiday or mini-break by working remotely in 2026