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Cambodia
Cambodia
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) announces fee discounts to encourage new flights and airline operations.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2024

Recovery vs 2019

117%

Jun 2019

450,013

Jun 2024

525,498

Top Travel News

» Cambodia Angkor Air announces 2025 plans to add direct flights to China, boost domestic flights

» Bakong app and AliPay+ enable cross-border QR payment connectivity

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Indonesia
Indonesia
New President, Prabowo Subianto, sworn into office on 20 Oct.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2024

Recovery vs 2019

89%

Jul 2019

1,468,173

Jul 2024

1,310,756

Top Travel News

» 617k int’l tourists visit Bali in Aug 2024, higher than YoY but -1.4% MoM

» Garuda Indonesia reduces ticket prices by 45% for its Bali routes

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Laos
Laos
Thailand to ask Laos to waive its 1,000 THB fee for Chinese tourists crossing back into Laos.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

Recovery vs 2019

72%

Dec 2019

457,579

Dec 2023

329,306

Top Travel News

» Scoot to up frequency of flights from Singapore-Vientiane to four per week from Dec

» Luang Namtha to hold Pha That Xieng Teung stupa festival to celebrate its national heritage site status

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Malaysia
Malaysia
2025 Budget allocates RM550 mil for tourism promotion, up from RM350 mil in 2024.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jun 2024

Recovery vs 2019

97%

Jun 2019

2,400,561

Jun 2024

2,322,566

Top Travel News

» Malaysia welcomes 16.5 mil int’l tourists from Jan-Aug 2024, Singaporeans account for one-third

» AirAsia X and Capital A shareholders approve acquisition of Capital A’s aviation business by AirAsia X

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Thadingyut 5-day festival set to boost travel to Mandalay, Yangon, Bagan, Kyaiktiyo and Chaungtha.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Myanmar comes in joint last place in internet freedom, ties with China

» AirAsia Move partners with MAI, sells its tickets on the platform

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Philippines
Philippines
DOT calls for a 3.4 bil PHP allocation in 2025 Budget for tourism.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2024

Recovery vs 2019

67%

Aug 2019

702,843

Aug 2024

472,482

Top Travel News

» Local airlines seek permission to charge pax a “terminal enhancement fee”

» Cebu Pacific expect 1 mil pax for Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day

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Singapore
Singapore
Disney Adventure Cruises announces inaugural sailing date of 10 Dec, offering 3N and 4N cruises to nowhere.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2024

Recovery vs 2019

89%

Aug 2019

1,736,102

Aug 2024

1,539,787

Top Travel News

» Singapore Airlines Group’s Sep-24 pax numbers exceeds Sep-19 by 0.4%

» STB launches “Made in Singapore” campaign to promote Singapore’s culinary tourism

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Thailand
Thailand
TAT launches incentive programme to boost tourism in flood-ravaged North, beginning from 1 Nov.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2024

Recovery vs 2019

93%

Jul 2019

3,327,198

Jul 2024

3,103,420

Top Travel News

» Cabinet approves extension of TM6 immigration form suspension until 30 Apr 2025

» TAT expects events and new stimulus to boost domestic tourism revenue to 950-970 bil THB in 2024

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam PM and Chinese Premier sign 10 agreements including expanding cross-border railway links and payment services.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2024

Recovery vs 2019

95%

Aug 2019

1,512,447

Aug 2024

1,433,000

Top Travel News

» Hanoi sees 4.5 mil int’l tourists from Jan-Sep 2024, +41% YoY

» Vietjet operates its first 2 SAF-powered flights; VNA promotes “light flying” for eco challenge

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