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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
100% of Eurocham tourism sector respondents report deteriorating operating conditions, plans for cost cutting.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

47%

Jun 2019

450,013

Jun 2026

212,860

Top Travel News

» Cambodia introduces "Fly Cambodia Co-Marketing Grant" for airlines

» Chinese visitors to Angkor Archaeological Park increase +0.5% YoY in Jul 2026

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Forestry Ministry reports 1.6k hotspots in Aug 2026 vs 758 in Jul 2026, highest number in Aug in 3 years.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

97%

Jun 2019

1,434,103

Jun 2026

1,386,575

Top Travel News

» Indonesia considering C5A content creator visa for digital content creators

» Garuda Indonesia offers 171k free domestic tickets for int'l passengers to boost travel beyond Jakarta and Bali

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Laos
Laos
Laos int'l border checkpoints see increases in revenue collection YoY from Jan-Jul 2026.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

96%

Jun 2019

368,646

Jun 2026

354,555

Top Travel News

» Shinsegae Department Store opens first overseas Factory Store in Laos in Vientiane, pilot for SE Asia

» Delegation from Champasak province hold talks with HCMC officials, MoU signed includes tourism cooperation

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Malaysia
Malaysia
AirAsia Group posts net loss of RM527 mil, revenue of RM5 bil in Q2 2026.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

98%

May 2019

2,098,267

May 2026

2,061,612

Top Travel News

» Malaysia imposes 10-year cap on passport validity following issues faced by some holders when booking tickets

» Malaysia's economic growth reaches 6% YoY in Q2 2026, exceeding advance estimate of 5.8%

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Myanmar
Myanmar
More than 180k tourists visit Bagan Archaeological Zone from Jan-Jul 2026, majority domestic visitors.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Myanmar rejects ASEAN's call for unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi

» Ayeyawady River Viewpoint in Magway now 80% complete, expected to be finished in Aug 2026

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Philippines
Philippines
Philippines welcomes 3.7 mil int'l visitors from Jan-Jul 2026, +4% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - May 2026

Recovery vs 2019

72%

May 2019

621,719

May 2026

445,691

Top Travel News

» PAL Holdings post attributable net loss of 6 bil PHP in Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025 net income of 3 bil PHP

» President proposes 7.2 tri PHP national budget for 2027, +6% YoY

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Singapore
Singapore
STB partners with Grab, Agoda, on campaigns to boost tourism.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2026

Recovery vs 2019

76%

Jun 2019

1,551,847

Jun 2026

1,184,526

Top Travel News

» Over 2.4 mil Singaporeans to receive $400-$600 SGD under 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment

» Singapore raises 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5%, from 2%-4%

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Thailand
Thailand
Details for proposed Thai Tiew Thai Plus domestic tourism subsidy scheme expected to be finalised by next week.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

77%

Jul 2019

3,327,198

Jul 2026

2,545,616

Top Travel News

» DOA offers 50% discount on airport fees for airlines opening new routes or entering airport for the first time

» Thai tourism fee proposed to raise to 450 THB, be implemented as early as Q2 2027

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Phu Quoc welcomes 1.5 mil int'l arrivals from Jan-Jul 2026, +53% YoY, tourism revenue of $1.4 bil USD, +46% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2026

Recovery vs 2019

127%

Jul 2019

1,315,792

Jul 2026

1,665,846

Top Travel News

» VNA, Vietjet add ~150k seats across networks for 5-day National Day holiday

» Unauthorised unmanned aerial activity impacts operations at Tan Son Nhat, forces temporary halting of flights

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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.

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