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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Quick Links • Cambodia • Indonesia • Laos • Malaysia • Myanmar • Philippines • Singapore • Thailand • Vietnam
Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia’s int’l air pax -11% YoY to 4.6 mil from Jan-Sep 2026.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

49%

Aug 2019

519,502

Aug 2026

254,877

Top Travel News

» Number of Lao visitors to Cambodia drops 89% YoY to just 14k from Jan-Aug 2026

» New ADB report warns projected sea level rises of up to 80cm by 2100 threaten 37% of Cambodia's coastline

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Indonesia
Indonesia
2,604 domestic flights affected by forest and land fires as of 19 Oct.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

105%

Aug 2019

1,530,268

Aug 2026

1,599,660

Top Travel News

» Accommodation bookings from Indonesia to Mecca rise 58% YoY in Q3 2026, according to Traveloka

» Tourism industry association projects 16.2 mil int’l arrivals in 2026, +1% vs 2019

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Laos
Laos
IHG signs management agreement for Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

96%

Jun 2019

368,646

Jun 2026

354,555

Top Travel News

» Air Cambodia to launch flights Phnom Penh-Vientiane three times weekly from 15 Dec 2026

» "Two Countries, One Destination" initiative to drive travel across northeastern Cambodia and southern Laos

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Haze drives Nov tour cancellations and fewer group bookings; Sunway Lagoon KL visitors drop 50%-60%.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

94%

Jun 2019

2,400,561

Jun 2026

2,247,382

Top Travel News

» East Coast Rail Link to open on 12 Dec, connecting Kuala Lumpur with Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan

» Firefly resumes Subang-Seletar flights on 22 Oct 2026

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists arriving by air from China, India, Japan, S Korea and Macao extended for 1 more year.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Aung San Suu Kyi’s son has first call with mother in 5 years

» Bagan sees more than 70 hotels, 20 guesthouses sold out during Thadingyut holidays

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Philippines
Philippines
Int'l arrivals reach about 4.7 mil from 1 Jan-12 Oct, +3% YoY, with Chinese arrivals up 70%, Indian up 27%.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

62%

Aug 2019

702,843

Aug 2026

437,001

Top Travel News

» DOT expands Discover More to Love initiative into digital platform with tourism business listings

» PAL doubles Manila-Shanghai flights to 14X weekly, resumes flights to Saipan

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Singapore
Singapore
STB and HYBE to host BTS The City Arirang across Singapore throughout Dec, only SE Asian stop.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

90%

Jul 2019

1,802,593

Jul 2026

1,631,230

Top Travel News

» Some F&B businesses report sales down by up to 70% due to haze during peak season, outdoor venues hit hardest

» STB signs agreements with Visa, Booking.com, GetYourGuide, to promote Singapore

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Thailand
Thailand
1,000-THB departure tax postponed amid economic uncertainty and high energy prices linked to Middle East war.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2026

Recovery vs 2019

69%

Sep 2019

2,902,731

Sep 2026

2,000,339

Top Travel News

» Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air's quotas under TAT's domestic flight subsidies fully booked within days

» Thailand int'l arrivals as of 17 Oct down 4.1% YoY at 24 mil, generates 1.2 tri THB

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Vietnam
Vietnam
UK Commercial Court issues $250 mil USD worldwide freezing order against VietJet over unpaid aircraft lease debts.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

132%

Aug 2019

1,512,447

Aug 2026

1,994,469

Top Travel News

» Vietnam becomes fastest-growing major destination for Australian travellers from Aug 2025-Aug 2026

» Vietjet applies for Air Operator Certificate to launch Australian domestic airline, Cherrie Air

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Latest Travel Industry News and Analysis to Inform Your Decisions

The first 5 years of the 2020s in the Southeast Asia travel industry was dominated by COVID-19 and the industry’s subsequent recovery; the next 5 years will be one of flux, with uncertainty triggered by geopolitics, climate and technology.

This report was started in February 2020, as the travel industry in Southeast Asia was hit hard by COVID-19, with border restrictions and lockdowns stretching into 2022.

This weekly report, produced every Sunday, tracks the industry from all angles: inbound, outbound, domestic and aviation, helping tourism professionals to gain an understanding of the big tourism picture in the region. Contact us for bespoke reports or information.

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