A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: Indonesia, China deepen tourism ties, aim for more travellers Indonesia and China have formally agreed to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector, as outlined in a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at significantly increasing tourist visits…
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! June is shaping up to be a colourful and eventful month. We’ll be celebrating Queen Suthida’s birthday on 3 June (please note our office will be closed on this day), and Pride Month will light up the country with festivities in many cities — the biggest…
A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! As we head into June, there’s a vibrant mix of celebrations lighting up the calendar — from the King’s Birthday and Hari Raya Aidil Adha, to Gawai Dayak in Sarawak. But if shopping is more your thing, you’ll be happy to know the Malaysia Mega…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Dear partners and friends, I’m pleased to share that our Panorama Destination Vietnam office in Ho Chi Minh City will be reactivated starting 1 June 2025, under the leadership of Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Trang (trang.nguyen@panorama-destination.com). We’re excited to reconnect and expand our reach in the region. Here in…
Thailand is set to modernise its entry procedures with the introduction of a mandatory digital arrival card for all foreign visitors, effective 1 May 2025. This new system, known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), replaces the traditional paper-based TM6 form, and aims to streamline immigration processes while also improving safety through enhanced security…
As Thailand continues to draw visitors from around the world, the month of May kicks off an exciting season of festivals that celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage, spiritual traditions and contemporary creativity. From the dazzling beachfront lights of Pattaya to the sky-piercing rockets of Yasothon, and from sacred rituals to music-infused gatherings, these events…
Langkawi, Malaysia’s premier island getaway, is preparing to welcome the world’s seafaring elite with the debut of the Malaysia International Boat Show (MYBOS) 2025. Scheduled from 21–24 May at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, this landmark event will mark a new chapter in Malaysia’s growing reputation as a regional hub for luxury yachting, marine tourism…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter has officially announced the return of the MATTA Fair Penang, scheduled to take place at the Setia Spice Arena on 24–25 May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. As the second-largest MATTA Fair after the flagship event in Kuala Lumpur, this edition promises…
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…