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Tourism Recovery Summary

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Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia aims to attract 7.2-7.5 mil int’l tourists in 2025.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Nov 2024

Recovery vs 2019

104%

Nov 2019

602,042

Nov 2024

626,319

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» From Jan-Nov 2024, Cambodia welcomes 69k Indian tourists, +13% YoY

» Border passes valid for 1 week for non-residents at the Thai-Cambodia border being considered

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Indonesia
Indonesia
InJourney Airports records 156 mil pax in 2024, +4% YoY; 1.2 mil aircraft movements, -4% YoY.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Nov 2024

Recovery vs 2019

85%

Nov 2019

1,280,781

Nov 2024

1,092,067

Top Travel News

» Bali governor will not impose moratorium on hotel development, focus on strict control instead

» AirAsia’s Ikhlas targets 10k Indonesian umrah pilgrims in first year of new partnership in country

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Laos
Laos
Vietjet signs agreement to support development of Laos aviation infrastructure within 6 months, create 2.5k new jobs.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

Recovery vs 2019

72%

Dec 2019

457,579

Dec 2023

329,306

Top Travel News

» Luang Prabang province targets 2.3 mil visitors in 2025, tourism revenue of $1.2 bil USD

» MoU signed with MICT & Chinese partners to boost tourism service levels, run Chinese language training

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Malaysia
Malaysia
Air passenger traffic in 2024 records 97 mil pax, +14% YoY, and 89% of pre-pandemic levels.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Nov 2024

Recovery vs 2019

94%

Nov 2019

1,969,315

Nov 2024

1,856,312

Top Travel News

» KLIA Aerotrain completion date is uncertain, despite initial end-Jan 2025 deadline

» Sarawak completes takeover of MASwings, signing ceremony set to take place next month

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Myanmar
Myanmar
Country’s electricity generation is 50% of the normal figure, Yangon seeing 8-hour shutdowns of power supply.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Recovery vs 2019

3%

Jul 2019

330,843

Jul 2020

10,575

Top Travel News

» Kayin State sees 450k travellers from Jan-Nov 2024

» Myanmar National Airlines to further increase frequencies on Yangon-Chiang Mai route

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Philippines
Philippines
President orders restoration of 400 mil PHP branding budget for Department of Tourism.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

Recovery vs 2019

77%

Dec 2019

776,798

Dec 2024

598,493

Top Travel News

» Cebu Pacific records 24.5 mil pax in 2024, +18% YoY.

» 1.8 mil members of group INC protest in Manila in support of Vice President

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Singapore
Singapore
Changi records highest rainfall at 255mm, higher than monthly average 222mm from 10-11 Jan; affecting 12 flights.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Nov 2024

Recovery vs 2019

81%

Nov 2019

1,533,668

Nov 2024

1,234,673

Top Travel News

» Singapore Airlines extends sponsorship of F1 race until 2028; 2025 edition to be held 3-5 Oct

» Singapore Airlines Group carries 39 mil pax, +13% YoY in 2024

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Thailand
Thailand
Negative perceptions from Chinese actor kidnapping case lead to lower demand, cancelled bookings by Chinese tourists.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

Recovery vs 2019

92%

Dec 2019

3,947,337

Dec 2024

3,627,441

Top Travel News

» Thai Cabinet approves in principle bill to legalise casinos within entertainment complexes

» CNY projected to generate 41 bil THB in tourism revenue, with 34 bil THB from foreign tourists.

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Vietnam
Vietnam
Phu Quoc to host APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2027.

Intl Arrivals
Jan 2019 - Dec 2024

Recovery vs 2019

102%

Dec 2019

1,710,168

Dec 2024

1,747,240

Top Travel News

» Visa exemptions granted for Poland, Czechia and Switzerland nationals from 1 Mar-31 Dec 2025

» HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat Airport expected to serve record of 155k pax per day during Tet

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