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World's second most visited country welcomes record 97 million tourists in 2025

World's second most visited country welcomes record 97 million tourists in 2025

Spain expects to host more foreign visitors, and for them to spend more in total, in 2026 after the country welcomed a record 97 million tourists last year, Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu told reporters on Thursday.
Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Asia's leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals

Asia's leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy welcomes nearly 32 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy welcomes nearly 32 million tourists this year

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 31.76 million foreign visitors so far this year, down 7.25% from the same period a ‌year earlier.
December 23, 2025 | 06:52 pm PT
World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 39 million foreign visitors in 11 months

World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 39 million foreign visitors in 11 months

Japan, named the "world's most favorite destination" this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed an estimated 39.06 million foreign visitors from January to November, surpassing last year's record of 36.87 million.
December 18, 2025 | 05:35 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy eyes 34.9 million visitors next year

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy eyes 34.9 million visitors next year

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to receive 34.9 million foreign visitors next year, a 4% increase, earning 1.63 trillion baht (US$51.7 billion) in revenue, up 8% year-on-year.
December 12, 2025 | 06:42 pm PT
Southeast Asia's most visited country aims to welcome 47 million visitors in 2026

Southeast Asia's most visited country aims to welcome 47 million visitors in 2026

Malaysia's tourism sector is set for continued robust growth in 2025, and the country works towards 47 million international arrivals and US$80 billion in revenue for Visit Malaysia 2026.
November 20, 2025 | 06:29 pm PT
Thailand approves measures to boost domestic tourism amid plunging foreign arrivals

Thailand approves measures to boost domestic tourism amid plunging foreign arrivals

Thailand's cabinet has approved new incentives to boost domestic tourism, a finance ministry official said on Tuesday, as the government tries to revive a sluggish economy.
October 21, 2025 | 04:55 pm PT
Malaysia retains throne as Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia retains throne as Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia welcomed 28.2 million tourists in the first eight months of this year, marking a 14.5% increase year-on-year, solidifying its position as the most visited country in Southeast Asia.
October 7, 2025 | 10:59 pm PT
Thailand deploys AI for security during peak tourism season

Thailand deploys AI for security during peak tourism season

Thailand is launching a major security overhaul backed by advanced technology in a proactive push to welcome at least two million Chinese tourists over the next four months.
September 28, 2025 | 06:29 pm PT
Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' receives 6.5 million tourists this year

Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' receives 6.5 million tourists this year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 6.5 million visitors from January to September, surpassing last year's total of 5.9 million.
September 25, 2025 | 06:30 pm PT
Malaysia witnesses 15.5% surge in tourist arrivals from Southeast Asian peers

Malaysia witnesses 15.5% surge in tourist arrivals from Southeast Asian peers

The number of visitors from other Southeast Asian countries to Malaysia increased 15.5% year-on-year to 15.09 million in the first half of 2025.
August 20, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT
Southeast Asia's most visited country sees tourist arrivals up 20% from Jan to May

Southeast Asia's most visited country sees tourist arrivals up 20% from Jan to May

Malaysia recorded 16.9 million international tourist arrivals from January to May of this year, a 20% increase from the same period of 2024, the tourism ministry said.
July 22, 2025 | 05:12 pm PT
Southeast Asia's safest country receives over 7 million tourists in five months

Southeast Asia's safest country receives over 7 million tourists in five months

Singapore, named the safest country in Southeast Asia, attracted 7.09 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
June 17, 2025 | 10:13 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy sees April foreign tourist arrivals up 9%

Southeast Asia's largest economy sees April foreign tourist arrivals up 9%

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed over 1.16 million foreign tourists in April, marking a 9.15% rise compared to the same period last year, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia.
June 3, 2025 | 06:24 pm PT
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