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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia welcomes 6 mil international tourists from Jan-Nov 2024, +22% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2024

Recovery vs 2019

112%

Sep 2019

453,909

Sep 2024

509,474

Top Travel News

» 3rd phase of Hospitality Kampuchea training programme launched on 9 Dec

» Cambodia Angkor Air to add 3 ATR72-600 to fleet

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Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia discovers 63 new islands, bringing country’s total islands to 17,380.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Oct 2024

Recovery vs 2019

89%

Oct 2019

1,346,434

Oct 2024

1,193,867

Top Travel News

» Ministry of Transportation announces 2.6 mil air tickets sold for year-end, 31% of total capacity

» Indonesia proposing to implement VAT increase to 12% from Jan 2025 on certain luxury goods only

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Laos
Laos
Luang Namtha province forecast to generate $4.2 mil USD in sustainable tourism activities over next 5 years.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

Recovery vs 2019

72%

Dec 2019

457,579

Dec 2023

329,306

Top Travel News

» Aero K to operate Seoul-Pakse flights from 21 Dec

» Laos collecting $0.46 USD from all tourists at international border checkpoints for tourism fund

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia announces that by mid-2025, int’l travellers may clear immigration in Johor using QR codes only.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2024

Recovery vs 2019

96%

Sep 2019

1,997,093

Sep 2024

1,926,651

Top Travel News

» MAHB plans to add a 4th runway and new terminals in KLIA as part of its long-term plan

» Malaysia sees RM27 bil in shopping spend from tourists from Jan-Sep 2024

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Arakan Army takes complete control of the Myanmar-Bangladesh border on 7 Dec.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» MAI to increase frequencies on Yangon-Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh flights

» Ngwetaung Beach, Ayeywady Region, sees 34k domestic visitors in Nov 2024

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Philippines
Philippines
VAT refund scheme for non-residents approved for purchases exceeding 3,000 PHP, expected to boost tourist spend by 30%.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Nov 2024

Recovery vs 2019

69%

Nov 2019

684,063

Nov 2024

471,835

Top Travel News

» South Korean tourists in 2025 expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of 2 mil

» President approves private sector recommendations, including Shopping Festival and relooking entry visas

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Singapore
Singapore
STB to continue to focus on large scale leisure events, sees it bringing “global brand value” to Singapore.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Oct 2024

Recovery vs 2019

86%

Oct 2019

1,530,479

Oct 2024

1,314,473

Top Travel News

» SIA Group join IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform

» ICA to implement QR code immigration clearance system from 16 Dec at Tuas Checkpoint

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Thailand
Thailand
PM outlines key initiatives for 2025, including infrastructure and 50% reduction in burning activities in Chiang Mai.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Sep 2024

Recovery vs 2019

87%

Sep 2019

2,902,731

Sep 2024

2,521,005

Top Travel News

» Finance Ministry allocates 20 bil THB to buy additional THAI shares, raising its stake to 40%

» Thailand welcomes 1.2 mil int’l MICE visitors in FY2024, +42% YoY, nearing 2019 record-high levels

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Phu Quoc receives over 4,000 int’l flights by end Nov 2024, +175% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Nov 2024

Recovery vs 2019

95%

Nov 2019

1,809,580

Nov 2024

1,711,512

Top Travel News

» Ministry of Transport guns for yacht management as key tourism service

» Vietjet receives 111th aircraft, plans to wet lease 3 more planes during Tet

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