Indonesia’s tourism sector is on a powerful upward trajectory as it enters Q2 of 2025, with recent data revealing a dramatic resurgence in international arrivals. After years of pandemic-era disruptions, the archipelago is once again asserting its place as one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse travel destinations. In 2024, the country welcomed 13.9…
Home to over 17,000 islands and more than 1,300 ethnic groups, Indonesia’s cultural landscape is as broad-ranging and diverse as the country itself. Throughout the year, the archipelago hosts a wide range of cultural festivals that showcase this heritage, while also celebrating Indonesia’s multicultural modernity. In this article, we highlight seven events coming up in…
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Green transition in tourism: a challenging must-do With joint efforts from businesses, local authorities, communities and travellers, the road to green tourism may be the most rewarding path forward for Vietnam’s tourism future. Vietnam…
A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently: Online system to replace paper arrival forms in Thailand from 1 May 2025 The Thai Ministry of Interior has announced a new law that will see the traditional paper-based TM.6 arrival and departure forms replaced with an…
A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia: Malaysia targets 45 million visitors in 2025 Malaysia is setting its sights on welcoming 45 million international visitors in 2025, marking a bold and strategic leap forward in its tourism ambitions. This target reflects a 10% increase from the previous year, fuelled…
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: Sixteen million foreign arrivals the target for 2025 The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) has set a target of attracting between 14.6 and 16 million foreign tourists to Indonesia in 2025. This target, announced during the 2024 Year-End Press…
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 Hello from Bangkok! As we step into the beautiful month of May, our team in Thailand is preparing to welcome travellers seeking sun, serenity and adventure in the Land of Smiles. This month marks several important national events, including Coronation Day (4–5 May) and Visakhabhucha Day (11–12 May), a…
A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! Greetings from Malaysia, where the sun is still shining and travellers from Europe continue to enjoy our warm hospitality and rich cultural experiences. This May, we join the Buddhist community in observing Wesak Day (12 May), a sacred celebration marked by spiritual reflection and festive…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Dear partners and friends, As we prepare to enter the high season, our team in Indonesia is actively getting ready to welcome a wave of travellers eager to rediscover the magic of our archipelago. One of the highlights this May is Vesak Day (12 May 2025), a deeply spiritual…