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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Int’l tourist arrivals reach 2.3 mil from Jan-Aug 2026, -44% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

47%

Jun 2019

450,013

Jun 2026

212,860

Top Travel News

» Gov launches 2026-2030 provincial master plans for Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, and Kampong Cham

» Domestic tourism sector experiences strong growth, expanding 49% YoY from Jan-Aug 2026

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia's wildfires could last until early Nov 2026, with rainy season expected late.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

104%

Jul 2019

1,468,173

Jul 2026

1,525,037

Top Travel News

» Tourism sector generates $8.4 bil USD in foreign exchange in H1 2026

» TransNusa to launch Melbourne-Denpasar service from 18 Oct, operating 4X weekly

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Laos
Laos
Vientiane's Tourism Development Department looking to extend visitors’ stay in Vientiane.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

96%

Jun 2019

368,646

Jun 2026

354,555

Top Travel News

» Laos' Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the private sector, launches Lao Travel Platform

» Lao Airlines to start new route from Vientiane, Pakse to Ho Chi Minh City

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Malaysia
Malaysia
AirAsia under deep pressure from press; airline seeks $1 bil USD refinancing, has sold 6 newly delivered A321neos.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

94%

Jun 2019

2,400,561

Jun 2026

2,247,382

Top Travel News

» MAS expects to carry over 52k pax across its China network from 26 Sep-11 Oct, +21% YoY

» Q2 2026 domestic overnight tourists rise to 29.6 mil, +8% YoY, excursionists to 76.9 mil, +4% YoY

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Myanmar extends visa-on-arrival for Chinese and Indian tourists for 3rd one-year trial period.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Bagan sees increase in visits for upcoming Thadingyut holiday season

» Myanmar Airways International to launch flights 3 times weekly between Yangon and Chengdu

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Philippines
Philippines
Philippines welcomes 4.4 mil int'l arrivals from Jan-Aug 2026, incl. 356k overseas Filipinos, +1% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» PAL to resume Dubai-Manila service on 2 Oct 2026

» CAB raises airline fuel surcharge to Level 14 from Level 13 for the second half of Sep 2026

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Singapore
Singapore
Singapore welcomes 11.4 mil int'l visitors from Jan-Aug 2026, -2% YoY, incl. 8.4 mil overnight visitors, -3% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

90%

Jul 2019

1,802,593

Jul 2026

1,631,230

Top Travel News

» SIA Group carries 3.7 mil pax in Aug 2026, +4% YoY

» Air Canada to discontinue Vancouver-Singapore service in late Jan 2027

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Thailand
Thailand
Bangkok declares disaster zones across all 50 districts due to heavy flooding.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

73%

Aug 2019

3,466,456

Aug 2026

2,515,319

Top Travel News

» Thai Tiew Thai Plus domestic tourism stimulus likely to be postponed to Apr 2027, from initial launch plan of 1 Oct

» TCEB certifies 6 new members for the MICE Cities network, bringing the total to 16 destinations

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam approves plan to link national VNeID app with Singapore’s Singpass, Laos’ LAeID at HCMC, Hanoi airports.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2026

Recovery vs 2019

132%

Aug 2019

1,512,447

Aug 2026

1,994,469

Top Travel News

» Canada and Vietnam to allow up to 14 weekly passenger flights between 2, Air Canada plans direct service in 2027

» SBV allows 25 banks to exclude 2026 lending for hotels, resorts, and eco-tourism from overall real estate credit caps

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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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