Upcoming Events and Celebrations in Malaysia This July

Upcoming Events and Celebrations in Malaysia This July

July is one of the most vibrant months on Malaysia’s cultural calendar, offering visitors a chance to experience the country’s rich diversity through festivals, music, arts, heritage and community celebrations. From colourful cultural showcases and international music festivals to island celebrations and culinary experiences, the month provides countless opportunities to discover the many facets of Malaysia.  Throughout July, the UNESCO World…

Citrawarna: Malaysia’s Street Theatre Bonanza Returns

Citrawarna: Malaysia’s Street Theatre Bonanza Returns

Every year, Malaysia celebrates its rich cultural diversity through one of the country’s most colourful and anticipated tourism events: Citrawarna. Meaning “Colours of Malaysia”, this vibrant festival brings together music, dance, costumes and cultural traditions from across the nation in a spectacular showcase of Malaysian identity.  Citrawarna Malaysia 2026 will take place from 24–26 July 2026 at Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka),…

Indonesia Gears Up for the MotoGP in Lombok

Indonesia Gears Up for the MotoGP in Lombok

Indonesia is preparing to welcome the world’s fastest riders once again, as the MotoGP World Championship returns to the spectacular Mandalika International Circuit on the island of Lombok. Since making its debut on the MotoGP calendar in 2022, the Indonesian Grand Prix has rapidly established itself as one of the championship’s most distinctive events, combining…

Destination Focus: Komodo National Park

Destination Focus: Komodo National Park

Few destinations capture the imagination quite like Komodo National Park. Located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its prehistoric-looking Komodo dragons, but the park’s appeal extends far beyond its most iconic resident. With dramatic volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and some of…

Destination Digest: Thailand News in Brief

Destination Digest: Thailand News in Brief

A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently:   TAT and Agoda renew their partnership, support tourism growth   Thailand’s tourism industry is set to benefit from a renewed partnership between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Agoda, aimed at strengthening the country’s global tourism competitiveness. The collaboration will…

Destination Digest: Malaysia News in Brief

Destination Digest: Malaysia News in Brief

A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia:   Malaysia records 17.5 million arrivals by May as VM2026 campaign gathers momentum   Foreign visitor arrivals under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign are on a strong trajectory, with 17.5 million tourists recorded as of May, says Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon…

Destination Digest: Indonesia News in Brief

Destination Digest: Indonesia News in Brief

A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks:    Indonesia targets 19.1 million visitors in 2027   Indonesia has announced ambitious tourism growth targets for 2027, aiming to attract up to 19.1 million international visitors and generate as much as US$28.6 billion in tourism revenue. To achieve this,…

Destination: Vietnam

Destination: Vietnam

Country Manager Message – Vietnam  Hello from Vietnam.  Visitors to Vietnam this month are in for a treat, with a vibrant calendar of cultural events taking place across the country. In Da Nang, the final weeks of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival continue to illuminate the Han River with spectacular displays from international teams, while…

Destination: Thailand

Destination: Thailand

A message from Panorama Destination Thailand  Warm summer greetings from Thailand!  As we enter July, Thailand is preparing for another strong tourism season, supported by a wave of new international air connections that will make the destination more accessible than ever in the months ahead. Among the latest developments, Virgin Atlantic has announced a new direct service between London…