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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Ministry of Tourism drafts strategic plan to develop Phnom Kulen into premier nature tourism destination.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

54%

Apr 2019

537,656

Apr 2026

292,399

Top Travel News

» South Korea revises its travel ban for Bokor Mountain in Kampot Mountain, Bavet and Poipet from Level 4 to Level 3

» Inbound visitors from Laos drop 91% YoY from Jan-May 2026

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Lion Air increases flights to Kuala Lumpur from Praya, Banjarmasin, Padang and Pekanbaru.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

98%

Apr 2019

1,274,231

Apr 2026

1,248,651

Top Travel News

» India and Indonesia plan to integrate the UPI and QRIS payment systems

» Pertamina signs MoU with Boeing to explore developing SAF industry in Indonesia

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Laos
Laos
Laos receives 2.1 mil int'l visitors in Jan-May 2026, +8% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Mar 2026

Recovery vs 2019

116%

Mar 2019

393,497

Mar 2026

456,840

Top Travel News

» Lao Airlines to commence direct flight from Luang Prabang-Chiang Mai from 20 Jul

» 34th National Tour Guide Training Programme launched

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Malaysia
Malaysia
AirBorneo leases 2 B737-800 aircraft for launch of new Kuala Lumpur and Singapore routes from Kuching.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Mar 2026

Recovery vs 2019

88%

Mar 2019

2,334,613

Mar 2026

2,052,600

Top Travel News

» DOSM shows that over 71k holiday homes generate estimated RM2.2 bil in revenue in 2025

» New Sadao border checkpoint on Malaysia-Thailand border opens

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Myanmar aims to attract 1.8 mil int'l visitor arrivals in 2026; Jan-May 2026 arrivals at 448k.

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

» Myanmar National Airlines adds flights Yangon-Singapore

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Philippines
Philippines
ADB revises 2026 GDP growth forecast for Philippines to 3.8% in its Jul 2026 outlook report, from 4.4% in Apr 2026.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» Flights at Mactan-Cebu International Airport cancelled on 9 Jul following Kanlaon Volcano eruption

» Central Visayas reports drop in tourist arrivals in Q1 2026 despite playing host to ASEAN meetings and events

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Singapore
Singapore
SIA and Scoot cancel 18 flights between Singapore and Tokyo, Sapporo, Seoul and Taipei due to Typhoon Bavi.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

83%

Apr 2019

1,596,724

Apr 2026

1,331,599

Top Travel News

» Singapore Airlines resumes its Singapore-Riyadh flights from 1 Dec 2026 with 3X weekly flights, down from planned 4X

» RedDoorz looks to list on Singapore Exchange in 2027, aiming to raise $50-100 million to fund APAC acquisitions

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Thailand
Thailand
House of Representatives approves in principle amendments to Hotel Act, aims to ease small accommodation operations.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

86%

May 2019

2,726,808

May 2026

2,346,845

Top Travel News

» Tomorrowland Thailand sells out 150k tickets, expects to generate 6 bil THB in economic activity

» TAT launches campaign to attract European visitors during the rainy shoulder season

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Vietnam
Vietnam
HCMC sees 6.4 mil int'l visitors in H1 2026, +49% YoY, tourism revenue +64% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

138%

Apr 2019

1,468,766

Apr 2026

2,031,519

Top Travel News

» Vietnam welcomes 742k Russian visitors in H1 2026, nearly triple the number YoY

» Boat capsizes, kills 15 Indian tourists in Phu Quoc

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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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