A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia: International Tourist Arrivals Up 20 Percent Malaysia has recorded a 20 per cent increase in international tourist arrivals, compared to the same period in 2024. The tourism ministry said 16.9 million international tourist arrivals were recorded from January to May of…
A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks: Indonesian Tourism Breaks Records Indonesia is on track for a record year of international tourism in 2025, smashing previous pre-pandemic levels. Research by the World Travel & Tourism Council suggests international visitor spend will reach IDR 344…
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…
A message from Panorama Destination Thailand Greetings from Thailand! There’s plenty to report from the Land of Smiles this month, from awards and special events to wellness retreats, international news and natural treasures. Let’s get started. First and foremost, I would like to take a moment to reassure our partners and clients regarding recent news…
A Message From Panorama Destination Malaysia: Hello from Kuala Lumpur! This month, our spotlight is on Kuala Selangor in Selangor, a destination that perfectly blends natural beauty with authentic cultural experiences. Known for its enchanting fireflies, historic sites and vibrant food scene, Kuala Selangor offers travellers a refreshing escape that showcases the colours and charm…
A message from Panorama Destination Indonesia Hello from Indonesia, We’re currently enjoying peak season for European travellers to Indonesia, particularly families exploring Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Flores. Early indications suggest we will welcome even more clients this year compared to the same period in 2024. August is always a special month in Indonesia, and…
Thailand is launching an innovative low carbon travel campaign, spearheaded by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The new sustainable tourism push introduces eleven ecofriendly routes across the country, from the mistshrouded hills of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to the coastal mangroves of Krabi and Phuket. Designed with responsible travellers in mind, these routes…
Thailand is stepping into July with a vibrant array of festivals and events that blend cultural heritage, wellness, nature and nightlife. In this article, we give a flavour of what’s on offer in the weeks ahead. From now until early August, the Cities in Bloom exhibition at Bangkok’s TCDC Gallery brings together the floral icons…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture brought a vibrant taste of home to Thailand with the Malaysia Food & Culture Festival 2025, hosted at Bangkok’s Samyan Mitrtown on 29–30 June. Aimed at raising Malaysia’s profile ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, the twoday event was designed to attract a diverse mix of visitors,…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah, in collaboration with the SabahTravel.com platform, has unveiled an ambitious “Explore Sabah” campaign designed to position Sabah and Labuan as standout destinations within Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative. Launched in Kota Kinabalu last month, the campaign features over 400 curated experiences, spanning everything from island-hopping adventures and world-class diving in Semporna, to…