A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! Peace and blessings to you and your family during this holy fasting month of Ramadhan. There’s some important news to report from Malaysia this month, with international tourism events to enjoy, new destinations to explore and a new summer season ready to begin! First of…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Hello from Jakarta! Last month exceeded our expectations in terms of arrivals, with client numbers up by 30% than in February 2024. Many of these valued guests came from Europe and North America. We’re looking forward to another busy and productive month in March! Bookings keeps on coming in…
From 15 January to 31 May 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will promote golf tourism through a special new campaign, entitled “Surat Thani Green Fee with Meaning”. This exclusive promotional campaign combines world-class golf resorts with sustainable tourism activities in one of the country’s most beautiful locations: Surat Thani. As part of the…
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has officially unveiled the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025” campaign, which aims to attract 40 million foreign visitors this year. The campaign will be built around five key pillars: Grand Festivity, which includes various events and festivals;…
Following a record-breaking 2024, Malaysia is looking to build on this growth and raise the bar still further in 2025. Supported by strategic investments, improved connectivity and growing interest from international source markets, the country is already on course to meet its new targets. As Malaysia prepares to roll out the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign,…
On Wednesday, 29 January 2025, people all over the world celebrated Chinese New Year (also known as the Spring Festival). In Kuala Lumpur, a multicultural city that is home to a large Chinese population and is especially popular among Chinese travellers, these celebrations offered an unforgettable backdrop to tourists from all over the world this…
No fewer than five Indonesian tourist villages have been recognised at the prestigious 2025 ASEAN Tourism Awards, demonstrating the diversity of tourism offerings available to travellers in the archipelago. Each of the villages was selected for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and commitment to the sustainable, responsible interactions that are a key feature of ecotourism. …
As part of a wider strategy to promote sustainable tourism in the archipelago, Indonesian officials are ramping up their efforts to promote the so-called ‘big five’ or ‘super priority’ attractions in locations nationwide – Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Labuan Bajo and Likupang. The overarching aim is to attract a new generation of discerning, environmentally minded…
Starting from 1 January 2025, travellers all over the world can now apply for a Thai e-Visa through the official government website. The initiative is designed to simplify the visa application process, making it more accessible, efficient and user-friendly. This global rollout will activate the electronic visa system (e-Visa) across all 94 Royal Thai Embassies…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced plans to attract 40 million foreign arrivals in 2025, generating 2.8 trillion baht in revenue in the process. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong has also confirmed the government will leverage its “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025” campaign to achieve these targets, which represent…