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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia Airways receives first ATR 72-600; signs MoU with Hainan Airport Infrastructure to expand cross-border flights.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

54%

Apr 2019

537,656

Apr 2026

292,399

Top Travel News

» U.S. concludes 12 years of negotiations to secure breakthrough US-Cambodia Open Skies Agreement

» Siem Reap hosts 39th World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Conference, 42nd OB-PS Annual Event

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Pertamina increases fuel prices by 32% for Pertamax and Pertamax Green.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

98%

Apr 2019

1,274,231

Apr 2026

1,248,651

Top Travel News

» Indonesia confirms minor tsunami waves of 9-18cm following the Mindanao earthquake on 8 Jun

» Garuda Indonesia and SAS launch codeshare partnership covering Scandinavia & Indonesia routes

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Laos
Laos
Laos and Japan agree to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Mar 2026

Recovery vs 2019

116%

Mar 2019

393,497

Mar 2026

456,840

Top Travel News

» Fuel prices in Laos see decline over the past 2 months

» Academy Pakse Training Hotel and Restaurant at Champasak Technical-Vocational College breaks ground

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia welcomes 17.5 mil int'l visitors (incl. excursionists) as of 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

» AirBorneo has bumpy week with multiple unscheduled maintenance and technical rectification works

» Adora Cruises selects Port Klang as first overseas homeport with Adora Mediterranea

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Ministry of Hotels and Tourism restructured and renamed to Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» UMTA launches Yangon Heritage Walking Tour Experience to boost tourism development

» Domestic Pilgrimage and Tour Operator Association plans domestic tour guide training

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Philippines
Philippines
7.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Mindanao on 8 Jun; 55 dead and over 1,000 injuries reported as of 12 Jun.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» The Philippines welcomes 2.7 mil arrivals from Jan-May 2026, +8% YoY, incl. 2.5 mil int'l tourists, +8% YoY

» CAB lowers fuel surcharge to Level 12 from Level 13 from 15-30 Jun 2026

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Singapore
Singapore
Singapore Airlines partners with Southwest Airlines on single ticket tie-up, connecting 120 US destinations.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

83%

Apr 2019

1,596,724

Apr 2026

1,331,599

Top Travel News

» Police receive 62 scam reports involving BTS concert tickets since 1 Jun, with losses of $68k SGD

» IATA believes Changi's status as an alternative aviation hub will be temporary as the Gulf region stabilises

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Thailand
Thailand
158th IATA Slot Conference held in Bangkok; Thailand expects to welcome 11 new int'l routes for Winter 26/27.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

86%

May 2019

2,726,808

May 2026

2,346,845

Top Travel News

» Thai Cabinet orders 15-day official mourning period following the passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha

» Thailand suspends proposed outbound travel fee for Thais; aims to launch inbound tourism tax for foreigners in Q3

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnamese gov. instructs domestic airlines to speed up their agreements for U.S. planes, increase imports.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

138%

Apr 2019

1,468,766

Apr 2026

2,031,519

Top Travel News

» First Mekong Delta rail link in nearly 70 years proposed, connecting HCMC-Can Tho

» Long Thanh airport achieves milestone by switching on its main power supply

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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.

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