Rainforest World Music Festival 2025: A Celebration of Global Rhythms and Sustainability in Sarawak

Rainforest World Music Festival 2025: A Celebration of Global Rhythms and Sustainability in Sarawak

From 20 to 22 June 2025, the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching will once again resonate with the vibrant sounds of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). Now in its 28th edition, this iconic three-day event continues to blend world music, cultural exchange and environmental consciousness in the heart of Borneo’s lush rainforest.   This year’s…

Malaysia Leverages Live Events to Boost Tourism Ahead of 2025 Campaign

Malaysia Leverages Live Events to Boost Tourism Ahead of 2025 Campaign

In a strategic move designed to invigorate its tourism sector, Malaysia has introduced the Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (CEMI) programme. This initiative aims to attract international tourists through a series of live events, aligning with the nation’s broader goal of revitalising tourism post-pandemic.   The CEMI programme offers financial incentives to event organisers, encouraging…

Pulau Bedil: A Hidden Gem in Indonesia’s Marine Tourism Sector

Pulau Bedil: A Hidden Gem in Indonesia’s Marine Tourism Sector

Tucked away in the southern reaches of Banyuwangi, East Java, Pulau Bedil is swiftly gaining recognition as a premier marine tourism destination in Indonesia. Often dubbed the “Raja Ampat of East Java,” this secluded island offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, adventure and cultural richness.  Pulau Bedil’s allure lies in its pristine landscapes and…

Lombok: Indonesia’s Top Destination for Sports Tourism

Lombok: Indonesia’s Top Destination for Sports Tourism

Located to the east of better-known Bali, Lombok is rapidly emerging as one of Indonesia’s top new travel destination. With a series of recent international events and strategic investments, the island is increasingly at the forefront of adventure and athletic travel in Southeast Asia. Now, Lombok is ready to take centre stage in the growing…

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 announces new direct flights from Lanzhou, China to KL   Malaysia has marked a significant expansion in its air travel network with the launch of a new direct flight connecting Lanzhou in China’s Gansu Province to Kuala Lumpur. This inaugural service, now…

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, 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…

Destination: Vietnam

Destination: Vietnam

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…

Destination: Thailand

Destination: Thailand

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…