Eco-tourism continues to grow in popularity among international travellers, who are increasingly looking for ethical, authentic and nature-connected experiences with an emphasis on responsible interactions. In response to this trend, Tourism Malaysia is working to expand its sustainable tourism offerings nationwide, with Sabah leading the way in the country’s green tourism evolution. According to Assoc…
Globally renowned Misfits Festival has confirmed its long-awaited debut in Malaysia this April. One of the biggest electronic music events in the festival calendar, the festival is set to appear in Malaysia for the very first time. For travellers with a love of music and good times, the event promises an unforgettable experience, with a…
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has announced the country aims to attract between 14.6-16 million international visitors in 2025. Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has also emphasised that effective marketing will be the key to maximising potential and increasing the attractiveness of Indonesian tourism on the global stage in the months ahead. According to…
Visitors to Indonesia are increasingly looking beyond Bali for their getaways and searching for areas of beauty and interest off the beaten track. One location that is growing in popularity is the Mandalika development project on the neighbouring island of Lombok. Located on the southern coast of Lombok, Mandalika has emerged as a premier destination…
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Vietnam tourism set to boom with ‘Six Countries, One Destination’ plan A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer for Vietnam’s tourism sector….
A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently: Foreign arrivals surge by 18.6 to start 2025 Foreign visitors to Thailand surged 18.63% to over 2 million in the post-New Year period, compared with the same time last year, the Tourism and Sports Ministry announced on…
A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia: Malaysia confirmed as ‘Asia’s most loved country’ in 2024 Malaysia, voted Asia’s most-loved country in a survey last year, received 22.5 million foreign tourists excluding excursionists between January and November 2024, reflecting a 26% year-on-year increase. Singapore was the largest source of…
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: Super 5 to drive Indonesia’s quality tourism push in 2025 Indonesia is intensifying efforts to develop its five super-priority destinations – Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Labuan Bajo, and Likupang – to drive sustainable tourism in the country. These…
A message from Panorama Destination Thailand Hello from Bangkok! Let’s kick off February with some good news from last year: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the kingdom welcomed over 35 million visitors in 2024. According to TAT, the country is now targeting between 36 and 39 million international visitors in 2025, and Thailand…
A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! There’s lots of good news to report from Malaysia this month, and plenty of cause for celebration. Following the Lunar New Year celebrations at the end of January, the party will continue until mid-February with the Chap Goh Mei celebration. Then, we will have Thaipusam,…