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Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million

Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million

With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures.
Blackpink's Lisa appointed Thailand tourism ambassador amid prolonged crisis

Blackpink's Lisa appointed Thailand tourism ambassador amid prolonged crisis

Thailand considers plan for double tax deductions to boost tourism

Thailand considers plan for double tax deductions to boost tourism

Singapore travelers lead foreign arrivals to Malaysia's second largest state Johor

Singapore travelers lead foreign arrivals to Malaysia's second largest state Johor

Travelers from Singapore have topped the list of most frequent foreign visitors entering Malaysia's second largest state Johor, accounting for nearly 78%.
August 25, 2025 | 10:20 pm PT
International visitors to Vietnam surge 23% in first 7 months, still lower than Thailand's

International visitors to Vietnam surge 23% in first 7 months, still lower than Thailand's

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first seven of this year reached 12.2 million, up 23% year-on-year but still lower than Thailand's 19.2 million.
August 5, 2025 | 09:34 pm PT
World's second most beautiful island receives 5.2 million visitors in January-July

World's second most beautiful island receives 5.2 million visitors in January-July

Phu Quoc, voted the world's second most beautiful island by Travel + Leisure magazine, received 5.2 million visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 31.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
August 3, 2025 | 08:43 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees tourism confidence plummet

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees tourism confidence plummet

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, saw its tourism confidence index drop sharply in the second quarter amid safety concerns and a decline in foreign arrivals.
July 31, 2025 | 06:33 pm PT
Southeast Asian country witnesses 5.62% year-on-year drop in tourist arrivals

Southeast Asian country witnesses 5.62% year-on-year drop in tourist arrivals

Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan. 1 to July 13 fell 5.62% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday.
July 18, 2025 | 12:07 am PT
Thailand eyes tourists from Southeast Asia, Middle East to make up for Chinese tourists

Thailand eyes tourists from Southeast Asia, Middle East to make up for Chinese tourists

Thailand aims to boost tourist arrivals and spending from the Middle East and Southeast Asia to help offset declining revenue largely caused by a drop in visitors from China.
July 17, 2025 | 05:02 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination welcomes 2.54 million foreign visitors in five months

Asia's leading beach destination welcomes 2.54 million foreign visitors in five months

The Philippines received 2.54 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, down 1.2% from the same period last year, lagging behind its regional neighbors.
July 4, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Vietnam receives 10.7 million foreign arrivals in first six months

Vietnam receives 10.7 million foreign arrivals in first six months

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first half of this year reached 10.7 million, up 20.7% year-on-year but still lower than Thailand's 16.6 million.
July 4, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
Official calls for enhanced safety measures to make Philippines Southeast Asia's top destination

Official calls for enhanced safety measures to make Philippines Southeast Asia's top destination

The Philippines must improve its infrastructure and enhance safety measures to establish itself as a leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia, said Victor Lim, president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
June 25, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Hospitality giant IHG to launch new hotel in Nha Trang

Hospitality giant IHG to launch new hotel in Nha Trang

Global hotel operator IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to open a 250-room hotel in the popular coastal city Nha Trang of Khanh Hoa Province later this year.
June 15, 2025 | 04:42 pm PT
Asia's most beautiful island sees 10% increase in foreign arrivals

Asia's most beautiful island sees 10% increase in foreign arrivals

The number of foreign visitors to Bali, named Asia's most beautiful island, from January to April grew by 10.55% year-on-year to 2.04 million.
June 8, 2025 | 06:35 pm PT
Vietnam welcomes 9.2 million foreign visitors in first five months

Vietnam welcomes 9.2 million foreign visitors in first five months

Vietnam received 9.2 million international visitors between January and May, a 21% increase year-on-year and 15% higher than the same period of pre-Covid levels in 2019.
June 6, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
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