Malaysia is set to launch the long-awaited Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign; a comprehensive tourism initiative, aimed at attracting 35.6 million international visitors and generating RM147.1 billion in revenue by 2026. This ambitious campaign focuses on enhancing Malaysia’s global appeal through sustainable tourism and enriched travel experiences. In preparation for VM2026, Tourism Malaysia has…
On 11 April 2025, the NEON Music Festival is set to electrify KL Base in Sungai Besi, with a stellar lineup of world-renowned electronic dance music (EDM) artists already confirmed. Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell returns to Malaysia after a seven-year hiatus, bringing his signature Big Room Techno sound. Fans can anticipate performances of hits…
With more and more holiday makers looking for a connection to nature on their travels, Indonesia offers a diverse range of experiences to explore and enjoy. One of the latest offerings in the tourism landscape is Taman Safari – an African-style wildlife experience, which is attracting eco-tourists with a range of immersive encounters. Taman…
For fans of fashion, the next few weeks offer an unmissable opportunity for a little retail therapy in the nation’s capital, Jakarta. Held at the city’s Smesco Outdoor Arena, Jakarta Night Carnival 2025 kicked off on 14 March and will run until 14 April. During this month-long celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and style, visitors can…
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Vietnam’s tourism star is on the rise Vietnam now ranks as the third-most-visited country in Southeast Asia, with 17.5 million international arrivals in 2024, edging ahead of Singapore. It follows Malaysia, which claims 25…
A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently: Thailand Tourism Festival 2025 Last month, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented the 43rd Thailand Tourism Festival 2025, which took place from 26-30 March, between 10am and 9pm, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. This…
A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia: Melaka named official venue for launch of Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign The historic city of Melaka has been designated as the official venue for the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026). Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing…
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: World Bank shows how integrated tourism is boosting communities in Indonesia The Indonesia Tourism Development Project (ITDP), a joint initiative between the Indonesian government and the World Bank, is enabling communities in Lombok and Lake Toba to improve…
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! There’s lots to report from Thailand in the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, so let’s jump right in. First and foremost, Thailand has fully resumed normal operations following the earthquake on 28th March. I can confirm that all airports remain operational and tourist attractions are…