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…
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Three Vietnamese destinations among TripAdvisor’s top Asia attractions Hoi An Ancient Town in the central city of Da Nang, and the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City have…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Warm greetings from Kuala Lumpur! Malaysia continues to enjoy strong tourism momentum in 2026, with international visitor arrivals performing well across key source markets and industry confidence remaining high as preparations continue for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Improved air connectivity, ongoing destination development and targeted international marketing campaigns are helping to strengthen Malaysia’s position…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Greetings from Indonesia! As Indonesia enters one of its busiest travel periods, our team is fully prepared to deliver exceptional service to our valued clients throughout the high season in July and August. With excellent weather conditions across much of the archipelago, increased international flight connectivity and a vibrant calendar…
Far beyond Vietnam’s busy urban centres and beach destinations, the mountainous province of Cao Bang is quietly emerging as one of the country’s most rewarding travel experiences. Located near the Chinese border in Vietnam’s far north, this spectacular region is gaining international recognition for its dramatic limestone landscapes, authentic cultural encounters and community-based tourism initiatives rooted in…