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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Angkor Archaeological Park welcomes 388k tourists in H1 2026, -32% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

54%

Apr 2019

537,656

Apr 2026

292,399

Top Travel News

» 2026 Water Festival celebrations in Phnom Penh, originally scheduled for Nov, now cancelled

» Direct weekly charter flights Prague-Sihanoukville to operate for first time from Dec 2026-Apr 2027

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia records 1.4 mil int'l arrivals in May 2026, +11% MoM and +6% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

98%

Apr 2019

1,274,231

Apr 2026

1,248,651

Top Travel News

» Plans to increase number of airports from 257 to 296

» InJourney to consolidate government-owned hotels under single management platform, starting with 45 hotels

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Laos
Laos
Ministry of Culture and Tourism reports Laos received 1.7 mil int'l visitors from Jan-Apr 2026.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Mar 2026

Recovery vs 2019

116%

Mar 2019

393,497

Mar 2026

456,840

Top Travel News

» Lao Airlines adds flights from Vientiane to Savannakhet, Xiengkhouang

» Pathoumphone district, Champasak, looking at utilising To Mo stream for water-based tourism

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia welcomes 2.2 mil Chinese visitors, +211% YoY (incl. excursionists) from Jan-May 2026.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Mar 2026

Recovery vs 2019

88%

Mar 2019

2,334,613

Mar 2026

2,052,600

Top Travel News

» AirAsia says it's "ready for a massive comeback story" as oil prices ease

» MAG hedges about 36% of its fuel requirements for 2026 to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Myanmar President visits Laos, first official visit to ASEAN country since taking civilian role.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Myanmar National Airlines launches new route to Mytikina from 8 Jul

» MAI opens new domestic air route Mandalay-Homalin-Monywa from 16 Jul

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Philippines
Philippines
Civil Aeronautics Board lowers fuel surcharge to Level 9 from 1-15 Jul, down from Level 12.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» PAL resumes Manila-Dubai flights from 2 Oct with 4X flights per week

» TikTok, DOT launch "Wanderlust Week" to gather creators, tourism stakeholders, and brand partners

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Singapore
Singapore
Greater Sentosa Master Plan for Sentosa and Brani islands launched with vision to 2045.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

83%

Apr 2019

1,596,724

Apr 2026

1,331,599

Top Travel News

» Northstar Travel Group announces first Travel, Events and Management in Sports APAC event in Singapore in Apr 2027

» Air China and Singapore Airlines sign MoU to establish commercial joint venture partnership

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Thailand
Thailand
Draft legislation to separate Tourism and Sports Ministry has been completed, consultation process ongoing.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

86%

May 2019

2,726,808

May 2026

2,346,845

Top Travel News

» Tourism Ministry to establish tourism policy task force to accelerate tourism-led economic stimulus measures in H2

» Visa chooses Bangkok as one of 10 locations for launch of its travel platform, Visa Destinations

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam welcomes 12.3 mil int'l visitors in H1 2026, +15% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

138%

Apr 2019

1,468,766

Apr 2026

2,031,519

Top Travel News

» Vietjet applies to Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for AOC to set up locally registered domestic airline

» World Bank elevates Vietnam and Philippines to upper-middle-income status

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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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