A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Greetings partners, Malaysia is enjoying a festive September. Following the Independence Day celebrations on 31 August, the country is looking forward to a series of public holidays: on 1 September, an additional bank holiday; on 5 September, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad; and on 13 September, Malaysia Day. These…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Hello from Indonesia! This month brings important updates for international travellers to Indonesia. For starters, the Government has just recently launched the All Indonesia application – a centralised digital platform designed to streamline immigration, health, quarantine and customs clearance procedures for all incoming visitors. Starting from today (Monday, 1st…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new blueprint for the future of its travel industry, designed to ensure growth is measured not by sheer numbers but by value, quality and sustainability. Branded under the slogan “Value is the New Volume”, the strategy sets out a clear shift in direction for the coming…
Thailand is stepping up its efforts to protect its marine environments with the launch of the Coral College initiative, a bilingual online learning platform designed to promote safe and sustainable marine tourism. Officially unveiled in Phuket on 24 July 2025, the project is the result of collaboration between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Chiang…
Penang is set to welcome runners from around the world, with the debut of the AirAsia RedRun. Scheduled for Sunday, 28 September 2025, the event will take place at Gurney Plaza and is expected to draw thousands of participants and spectators, adding a vibrant new attraction to the island’s tourism calendar. Organised by AirAsia, the…
Panorama Group has announced a strategic partnership with Malaysia Airlines, aimed at strengthening travel flows between Indonesia and Malaysia, while also opening new opportunities for crossborder tourism across the wider ASEAN region. The agreement, signed at the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur, includes joint marketing campaigns, special flight promotions and integrated travel packages designed to…
Tucked away in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, the island of Sumba has long been one of the archipelago’s best kept secrets. But all that is beginning to change, as Sumba’s reputation grows among international travellers with a taste for exotic experiences off the beaten track. With its fascinating cultural heritage and spectacular landscapes, this…
Bali has long been renowned for its beaches, temples and cultural traditions, but the island is now setting its sights firmly on the sea. At the centre of this transformation is the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub, a major new development designed to establish the island as one of Southeast Asia’s leading cruise and yacht destinations. …
There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Vietnam Ramps Up Efforts to Attract Russian Tourists In the first half of 2025, Vietnam welcomed around 260,000 Russian tourists, surpassing the full-year total of over 232,300 arrivals in 2024. Russia is now…
A selection of bitesize stories and positive developments making the news in the Land of Smiles recently: Thailand’s Tourism Industry Flourishes in 2025 Thailand’s tourism in the first six months of 2025 has seen a phenomenal rise, driven by China, Malaysia and South Korea topping the international feeder values. The figure is buoyed…