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,…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Hello from Jakarta! 2025 is already off to a flying start, with many bookings coming in for the upcoming season – especially from our European agent partners. Bali remains the most popular choice for clients from South Africa, North America and Europe, so I recommend you book ahead early…
Craving the best flavors of Langkawi? Start with a bowl of tangy Laksa, enjoy the fragrant Nasi Lemak, and don’t miss the rich Nasi Dagang. Laksa A signature dish of Langkawi, is a flavorful curry soup made with either fish or shrimp, served over thick noodles. The spicy broth is often paired with a boiled…
Get to know Komodo Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible biodiversity! Home to the majestic Komodo dragons and a variety of other unique species. 1. 7 New Wonders of the World Komodo Island, home to the legendary Komodo dragons, was nominated in 2011 as one of the 7 New Wonders of…