In May 2023, tourism in Southeast Asia continued to recover, but the overall performance was mixed. International tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia decreased by 3.8% in May 2023, from 6,048,862 to 5,819,587. Thailand remained the most popular destination, with 10,673,490 arrivals, or 36% of the total. Singapore was the second most popular destination, with 5,151,604…
Canada has introduced a new digital nomad strategy (Visa) that aims to attract talented individuals from around the world to Canada. Under this initiative, foreign workers are allowed to stay in the country for a period of up to six months. In Southeast Asia, there are 3 countries that offer nomad visa are Thailand, Malaysia,…
According to the National Travel and Tourism Office, more than 5.2 million international visitors came to the U.S. in March, up 62% compared to March 2022. This represents 83% of the pre-pandemic level of international visitor volume in March 2019. In March, the top overseas markets for international visitors to the U.S. were the UK,…
The recent implosion of the Titan submersible, which killed all five people onboard, has raised questions about the safety of adventure tourism. The submersible was designed to view the wreckage of the Titanic, but it plunged 12,500 feet under the sea and imploded. Although, the risks of traveling on the Titan were well-documented. OceanGate, the…
In Singapore, a back-of-the-envelope calculation shows that around S$91 million will be spent on tickets alone for Taylor Swift’s concerts over six nights. This is based on the median price of S$228 (ticket prices range from S$108 to S$348) and on the assumption that some 400,000 people will attend the concerts. Not only that, but…
Company trips are a way for businesses to show their appreciation for their employees’ hard work. They can also be a great way for employees to bond with each other and create lasting memories. According to The Outbox Company’s most recent report, “Vietnam Travel Market Tracker,” 46% of Vietnamese BTMICE travelers joined company trips in…
In the first half of 2023, Vietnam welcomed over 5.6 million foreign visitors, an increase of 282% compared to the same period in 2022. This achievement has put Vietnam on track to exceed its target of welcoming 8 million foreign visitors in 2023. VNAT announced that the country welcomed 975,000 international visitors in June 2023,…
As the youngest generation of travelers, Generation Z is quickly becoming an important segment of the tourism industry. With their unique values and characteristics, capturing their demand can be challenging. To do so, it’s essential to understand this generation’s psychology and behavioral patterns. While they share some similarities with millennial travelers, Gen Z travelers have…
Indonesia has recently announced that it will be revoking visa-free entry for all countries except for those belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprising Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and Timor Leste. This means that citizens of 159 countries and territories who were previously eligible for…
The National Assembly has officially passed a bill amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. A notable change is that the duration of electronic visas (eVisas) will be extended from 30 to 90 days.…