2025 Wrapped: Recapping Malaysia’s Tourism Performance

2025 Wrapped: Recapping Malaysia’s Tourism Performance

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In 2025, Malaysia’s inbound tourism sector continued its strong post-pandemic recovery, welcoming a growing number of international visitors and building momentum ahead of the launch of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Improved air connectivity, targeted international marketing and renewed confidence in regional and long-haul travel all contributed to a very positive year for the destination.  In this special end-of-year article, we look back…

2025 Wrapped: A Summary of Indonesia’s Tourism Outlook

2025 Wrapped: A Summary of Indonesia’s Tourism Outlook

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Indonesia left the pandemic’s travel restrictions behind in 2025 and continued its robust rebound, driven by rising international arrivals, strengthened domestic travel and a strategic shift towards diversified destination promotion. With strong growth in key markets, a focus on sustainable travel and fresh product development, Indonesia closed out the year with confidence and optimism for 2026.  In this end-of-year article, we revisit some of the…

Pacu Jalur Boat Festival Puts Riau on the Tourism Map

Pacu Jalur Boat Festival Puts Riau on the Tourism Map

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In 2025, the Pacu Jalur Festival in Riau, Indonesia, went viral. With the international spotlight on Riau, this event demonstrated the power of cultural heritage to drive tourism growth, evidenced by one of Sumatra’s most exciting annual events.   Held along the Kuantan River in Kuantan Singingi Regency in August 2025, the Pacu Jalur Festival – a traditional long-boat racing event with roots stretching back…

Destination Digest: Vietnam News in Brief

Destination Digest: Vietnam News in Brief

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There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines:    Vietnam Named Top Travel Destination for 2026   Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations in 2026, thanks to its unique blend of spectacular natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern cities, according to…

Destination Digest: Thailand News in Brief

Destination Digest: Thailand News in Brief

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A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently:   Thailand Leads the World in Tourism   In 2025, Bangkok most visited city status is more than just a title—it’s a reflection of the Thai capital’s magnetic pull for travellers worldwide. According to international tourism data, the city welcomed…

Destination Digest: Indonesia News in Brief

Destination Digest: Indonesia News in Brief

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A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks:    Ministry of Tourism Promotes Sustainable Tourism in 2026   Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has urged stakeholders in the tourism industry to redouble efforts towards quality tourism development, implementation and practical central approach for sustainable national tourism development. This activity, according to…

Destination: Vietnam

Destination: Vietnam

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Country Manager Message – Vietnam  Happy New Year to our partners and friends around the world,  As 2025 came to a close, it marked a truly meaningful chapter for me personally, as well as for our team. This past year, I had the privilege of joining Panorama Destination at the moment our Vietnam office was re-opened — a milestone that I…

Destination: Thailand

Destination: Thailand

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A message from Panorama Destination Thailand  Hello and Happy New Year from Chiang Mai, Thailand!  As we look back on 2025, it has been a year of strong and steady growth for Panorama Destination Thailand. Our business continued to expand across key markets in Europe, Eastern Europe and the United States, while internally we focused on what matters most: our people. I’m proud to…

Destination: Malaysia

Destination: Malaysia

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A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia:  Happy New Year from Kuala Lumpur!  As we reflect on the achievements of 2025, the Panorama Destination Malaysia team feels immense gratitude and pride in the progress we’ve made together. This past year has been one of dynamic recovery and renewed confidence for Malaysia’s travel industry, with international arrivals growing strongly…