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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
MoT, Vietravel draft MoU on "3 Ancient Cities" cross-border itinerary connecting Hue, Siem Reap and Luang Prabang.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

47%

Jun 2019

450,013

Jun 2026

212,860

Top Travel News

» Marriott International and The Royal Group partner to introduce the Ritz-Carlton brand to Phnom Penh by 2032

» CTB partners with Chaktomuk Short Film Festival to co-invest in overseas B2C marketing and attract filming

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Health Ministry reports over 3 mil people directly exposed to wildfire smoke, 10.6 mil affected by respiratory problems.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

97%

Jun 2019

1,434,103

Jun 2026

1,386,575

Top Travel News

» Protests outside parliament in Central Jakarta on 27 Aug, demand stronger anti-corruption measures

» ASTINDO Travel Fair 2026 records 23k visitors, generates 56 bil IDR in sales, +40% YoY increase over last edition

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Laos
Laos
Laos' Khammouane province and Thailand's Nakhon Phanom Province discuss transforming area into tourism destination.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

96%

Jun 2019

368,646

Jun 2026

354,555

Top Travel News

» Xaysomboun province to see $20 million USD golf course built

» All Lao Airlines flights from Vientiane-Luang Namtha cancelled until further notice as airport flooded

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Outbound travel to S. Thailand drops following security incidents; Malaysia advises against non-essential travel.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

98%

May 2019

2,098,267

May 2026

2,061,612

Top Travel News

» Malaysia welcomes 21 mil int'l visitors in H1 2026, +3% YoY, incl. excursionists

» 55 Malaysians are reported uncontactable following severe flooding in Nepal

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Vietnamese Foreign Minister invites Min Aung Hlaing for "goodwill" visit to Vietnam during his trip to Myanmar.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association proposes setting up pilot night markets during public holidays

» Russia expects to start construction of Myanmar's nuclear power plant in 2027

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Philippines
Philippines
DOT projects YoY drop of 57% in cruise passengers for 2026, attributes decrease to smaller cruise ship arrivals.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» Plan to renovate NAIA T4 is cancelled, operator to focus on construction of new T5 instead

» PHP drops to a new record low of 62.25 PHP/USD on 28 Aug, surpassing previous record low

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Singapore
Singapore
Air India seeks $1.5 bil USD in equity from owners including SIA; Temasek reaffirms support for Air India investment.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

76%

Jun 2019

1,551,847

Jun 2026

1,184,526

Top Travel News

» Singapore plans to construct new Downtown South resort on Pulau Brani to create new attractions and experiences

» 9 Singaporeans among those missing in Nepal following flooding

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Thailand
Thailand
Series of coordinated attacks reported in Southern Thailand provinces bordering Malaysia.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

77%

Jul 2019

3,327,198

Jul 2026

2,545,616

Top Travel News

» TAT reveals "The Year of Transformation" strategic tourism direction for 2027, targeting 5% YoY tourism revenue growth

» Thai gov't launches online public hearing for both Thais and foreigners regarding the proposed 450-THB tourism fee

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Vietnam
Vietnam
New Politburo resolution sets target of 45-50 mil int'l arrivals by 2030, revenue of $80-90 bil USD.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

127%

Jul 2019

1,315,792

Jul 2026

1,665,846

Top Travel News

» "Da Nang Green Stay" criteria launched to promote sustainable practices

» Vietnam gears up for its National Day holiday long weekend

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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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