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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
From Jan-Oct 2026, Angkor Archaeological Park receives 567k foreign tourists, -26% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2026

Recovery vs 2019

47%

Sep 2019

453,909

Sep 2026

211,335

Top Travel News

» CTB and Etihad Airways sign joint agreement for $120k marketing campaign

» Cambodia to launch seasonal charter flights linking Prague to Preah Sihanouk from 19 Dec 2026-3 Apr 2027

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia records 12 mil foreign visits in Jan-Sep 2026, +5% YoY and 0.7% below 2019, highest in 7 years.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2026

Recovery vs 2019

103%

Sep 2019

1,388,719

Sep 2026

1,427,114

Top Travel News

» Military deploys troops to Jakarta amid probe into alleged illegal presidential wiretapping; no link confirmed

» Q3 2026 GDP grows 5.47% YoY, up from 5.29% in Q2 and above forecasts

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Laos
Laos
UNESCO publishes draft decision recommending Larb for its List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

96%

Jun 2019

368,646

Jun 2026

354,555

Top Travel News

» Laos’ first glass bridge set to open on 1-2 Dec

» Limited infrastructure, shortage of workers and business environment identified as main obstacles to tourism growth

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Malaysia
Malaysia
About 3.3 mil vehicles a day expected on major highways during Deepavali peak travel.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2026

Recovery vs 2019

101%

Sep 2019

1,997,093

Sep 2026

2,023,527

Top Travel News

» Disney Adventure to make 27 calls at Langkawi in 2027, starting 2 Jan 2027

» Malaysia postpones 1% SAF requirement for international flights departing KLIA from Jan 2027 to 2030

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Myanmar schedules by-elections for 4 Apr 2027 to fill vacant seats in 55 constituencies.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Reuters reports that US links peace diplomacy to US companies' access to Myanmar's rare-earth resources

» Oman's Civil Aviation Authority and Myanmar's Department of Civil Aviation sign air services agreement

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Philippines
Philippines
PAL cancels 152 domestic and 6 international flights from 14-18 Nov due to ASEAN Summit in Manila.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

62%

Aug 2019

702,843

Aug 2026

437,001

Top Travel News

» Philippine Ports Authority handles 1.36 mil pax over Undas holiday, -16.1% YoY, but NAIA pax +4% YoY

» PAL records $159 mil USD net loss in Jan-Sep 2026 vs $159 mil USD profit a year earlier

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Singapore
Singapore
Scoot extends Jeddah cancellations to 28 Feb 2027; SIA delays Dubai restart to 1 Mar 2026, Riyadh to 28 Mar 2027.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2026

Recovery vs 2019

84%

Sep 2019

1,463,543

Sep 2026

1,227,035

Top Travel News

» Heavy Causeway traffic expected over Deepavali long weekend due to stepped-up security checks

» Amadeus data breach exposes about 46k Singapore Airlines booking records

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Thailand
Thailand
TAT expects its 3 year-end domestic campaigns to generate over 200k trips and 630 mil THB in revenue.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Oct 2026

Recovery vs 2019

74%

Oct 2019

3,074,099

Oct 2026

2,265,000

Top Travel News

» Emirates aircraft gets stuck on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport runway, airport’s 2nd taxiing mishap in 5 days

» Chiang Mai Airport cancels 108 flights, adds 105 for Yi Peng Lantern Festival, expected to draw up to 200k visitors

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Vietnam
Vietnam
From Jan-Sep 2026, Hanoi receives 30 mil tourists, +7% YoY, HCMC 53 mil.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Oct 2026

Recovery vs 2019

115%

Oct 2019

1,618,337

Oct 2026

1,854,682

Top Travel News

» Australia rises to top 10 source market for Da Nang from Jan-Sep 2026

» Reuters reports that Vietjet plans to pay ~$250 mil USD by 13 Nov to settle a long-running legal dispute

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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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