Thailand is launching an innovative lowcarbon travel campaign, spearheaded by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The new sustainable tourism push introduces eleven ecofriendly routes across the country, from the mistshrouded hills of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to the coastal mangroves of Krabi and Phuket. Designed with responsible travellers in mind, these routes follow…
Thailand is stepping into July with a vibrant array of festivals and events that blend cultural heritage, wellness, nature and nightlife. In this article, we give a flavour of what’s on offer in the weeks ahead. From now until early August, the Cities in Bloom exhibition at Bangkok’s TCDC Gallery brings together the floral icons…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture brought a vibrant taste of home to Thailand with the Malaysia Food & Culture Festival 2025, hosted at Bangkok’s Samyan Mitrtown on 29–30 June. Aimed at raising Malaysia’s profile ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, the twoday event was designed to attract a diverse mix of visitors,…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah, in collaboration with the SabahTravel.com platform, has unveiled an ambitious “Explore Sabah” campaign designed to position Sabah and Labuan as standout destinations within Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative. Launched in Kota Kinabalu last month, the campaign features over 400 curated experiences, spanning everything from island-hopping adventures and world-class diving in Semporna, to…
Indonesia’s iconic Sail to Indonesia rally will return in 2025 with an exciting chapter focused on promoting tourism across the Maluku islands. Organised annually by the Yayasan Cinta Bahari Indonesia (YCBI), this flagship yachting event showcases Indonesia’s rich maritime heritage by bringing together international crews and travellers on a scenic voyage through the many wonders…
Indonesia’s tourism industry continues its strong upward momentum in 2025, with international arrivals increasing significantly in Q1 and Q2. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the country welcomed 1.07 million international visitors during April, representing an impressive 26.83% increase year-on-year. The overall tourism sector grew by 9.2%, buoyed by strong performance across both international…
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: ‘Rising Star in Asia’: National Geographic Spotlights Vietnam Leading global travel magazine National Geographic Traveller has devoted 20 of its 180 pages to Vietnam in its latest July-August 2025 issue, marking a significant recognition…
A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently: PATA Event in Bangkok Celebrates Sustainability Leadership On 27 June 2025, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the PATA Thailand Chapter and Centara Grand at CentralWorld, hosted a special event to honour two influential…
A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia: Malaysia Becomes Southeast Asia’s Tourism Champion Relaxed visa policies, improved infrastructure, and increased tourism promotion campaigns have propelled Malaysia to the top as Southeast Asia’s tourism champion. In the first quarter of the year, Malaysia became the most visited country in the…
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: Indonesian Tourism Set for Record-breaking 2025 The Indonesian tourism sector is anticipated to bounce back strongly in 2025. Projections from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicate international tourist expenditure reaching 344 trillion rupiah (approximately €20 billion)….