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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia's int'l arrivals from Jan-May 2026 decline 48% YoY to 1.5 mil.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

54%

Apr 2019

537,656

Apr 2026

292,399

Top Travel News

» IndiGo to suspend direct flights Kolkata-Siem Reap for 3 months starting in early Jul

» Int'l air passenger traffic in Cambodia reaches 2.9 mil from Jan-May 2026, -6% YoY

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia introduces 26.34 tri IDR stimulus package for H2 2026 to boost economic growth.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

98%

Apr 2019

1,274,231

Apr 2026

1,248,651

Top Travel News

» Tourism Ministry to optimise Garuda Indonesia's "empty-leg" Hajj return flights to attract Saudi Arabian tourists

» Bali Convention and Exhibition Bureau relaunched with new leadership

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Laos
Laos
Laos reinstates previous higher excise taxes on fuel for gasoline from 15% to 25%, diesel tax from 0% to 5%.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Mar 2026

Recovery vs 2019

116%

Mar 2019

393,497

Mar 2026

456,840

Top Travel News

» Laos reports 5% economic growth in H1 2026

» National Road 2 being upgraded to ASEAN standards, to connect Thai border to Vietnam border via Xayabouly

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Domestic visitors reach 75 mil, +7% YoY, domestic tourism expenditure hits RM34 bil, +16% YoY in Q1 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 Group loses RM150 mil+ in Q1 2026 due to Middle East conflict, lowers fares by 5%

» Melaka International Airport looks to launch flights to Batam, Kota Bharu and Penang by end-2026

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Myanmar
Myanmar
UN Special Envoy on Myanmar reports that conditions are worsening in Myanmar.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Myanmar Tourism Federation aims for direct flights Yangon-Phnom Penh to boost tourism to Myanmar

» Union Minister for Hotels, Tourism and Culture believes fears of scam centres have harmed tourism industry

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Philippines
Philippines
DOT refreshes "Love the Philippines" campaign as "Discover More Reasons to Love the Philippines".

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» DOT launches domestic tourism campaigns with 50%-70% discounts on accommodation packages, dedicated portal

» Philippine Airlines resumes Manila-Doha flights from 1 Jul, with 4 flights per week

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Singapore
Singapore
"More dramatic" increase in demand for hotel bookings for BTS concert period vs Swift concerts, according to Trip.com.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

83%

Apr 2019

1,596,724

Apr 2026

1,331,599

Top Travel News

» StarDream Cruises waives its fuel surcharge for sailings from Singapore starting 26 Jun

» Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines introduce new joint fare product for Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

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Thailand
Thailand
Passenger service charge hike comes into effect at six major international airports.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

86%

May 2019

2,726,808

May 2026

2,346,845

Top Travel News

» Phuket authorities consider proposal to hike provincial tax on hotels from 1% to 3% of room rates

» Next visa committee meeting to consider granting 15-day visa waiver for Indian travellers

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Hanoi welcomes over 18 mil visitors in H1 2026 (+16% YoY), revenue reaches $2.8 bil USD, +19% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Apr 2026

Recovery vs 2019

138%

Apr 2019

1,468,766

Apr 2026

2,031,519

Top Travel News

» Phu Quoc estimated to have welcomed 1.3 mil int'l tourists in H1 2026, +50% YoY

» Sun PhuQuoc Airways hiring 1,000 flight crew members, opens 2 new routes to China

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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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