Tucked away in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, the island of Sumba has long been one of the archipelago’s best kept secrets. But all that is beginning to change, as Sumba’s reputation grows among international travellers with a taste for exotic experiences off the beaten track. With its fascinating cultural heritage and spectacular landscapes, this…
Bali has long been renowned for its beaches, temples and cultural traditions, but the island is now setting its sights firmly on the sea. At the centre of this transformation is the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub, a major new development designed to establish the island as one of Southeast Asia’s leading cruise and yacht destinations. …
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Vietnam Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Russian Tourists In the first half of 2025, Vietnam welcomed around 260,000 Russian tourists, surpassing the full-year total of over 232,300 arrivals in 2024. Russia is now…
A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently: Thailand’s Tourism Industry Flourishes in 2025 Thailand’s tourism in the first six months of 2025 has seen a phenomenal rise, driven by China, Malaysia and South Korea topping the international feeder values. The figure is buoyed…
A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia: International Tourist Arrivals Up 20 Percent Malaysia has recorded a 20 per cent increase in international tourist arrivals, compared to the same period in 2024. The tourism ministry said 16.9 million international tourist arrivals were recorded from January to May of…
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: Indonesian Tourism Breaks Records Indonesia is on track for a record year of international tourism in 2025, smashing previous pre-pandemic levels. Research by the World Travel & Tourism Council suggests international visitor spend will reach IDR 344…
Panorama Destination Vietnam: our journey to the New Normal For most of 2020 and early 2021, Vietnam remained virtually free of Covid-19. This was because the country was quick to impose border restrictions and quarantines, deploying intensive contact tracing teams where needed and imposing localised lockdowns to keep the virus at bay. With consistently low…
A message from Panorama Destination Thailand Greetings from Thailand! There’s plenty to report from the Land of Smiles this month, from awards and special events to wellness retreats, international news and natural treasures. Let’s get started. First and foremost, I would like to take a moment to reassure our partners and clients regarding recent news…
A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! This month, our spotlight is on Kuala Selangor in Selangor, a destination that perfectly blends natural beauty with authentic cultural experiences. Known for its enchanting fireflies, historic sites and vibrant food scene, Kuala Selangor offers travellers a refreshing escape that showcases the colours and charm…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Hello from Indonesia, We’re currently enjoying peak season for European travellers to Indonesia, particularly families exploring Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Flores. Early indications suggest we will welcome even more clients this year compared to the same period in 2024. August is always a special month in Indonesia, and…