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.…
Malaysia is inching closer to becoming the first country in South-East Asia to impose widespread curbs on short-stay rentals like Airbnb. This move comes after one of its most popular holiday hotspots, Penang Island, restricted such accommodation due to unruly tourists. The nation had been looking into regulating short-term rentals for several years due to…
According to data from the Vietnam Travel Market Tracker Q1/2023, Vietnamese holiday visitors are mainly young travelers, who often travel with their families for relaxation, rest and to strengthen family bonds. Demographics: The Young travelers dominate the market In Q1/23, Vietnamese Holiday Visitors were predominantly young, accounting for over 90%. Among them, Gen Y (27-42…
In the highly competitive tourism industry, building a strong brand is essential for success. One of the most effective ways to do this is by leveraging customer insights to gain a better understanding of your target audience and tailor your products, services, and marketing efforts to meet their needs. In this article, we’ll explore some…
Thailand is taking steps to boost its tourism industry by shortening the visa approval period for Chinese tourists, Thailand’s largest source market which took 20% of total international visitors in 2019. The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has urged the Department of Consular Affairs to reduce the visa approval period from up to 15…
In the first 5 months of 2023, Vietnam welcomed nearly 4.6 million international visitors, an increase of 19 times over the same period last year. In May 2023 alone, it is estimated that Vietnam welcomed around 916,300 international visitors, down 6.9% from the previous month. However, it is still 6.7 times higher than the same…
During the initial quarter of 2023, international tourism in Southeast Asia experienced a relatively subdued growth rate. Nevertheless, despite the advent of April marking the onset of the low travel season, tourism activities within the region persist in exhibiting encouraging indications. Increase in total number of international visitors The total number of international arrivals to…
According to the latest Outbox Capture, in the first quarter of 2023, Malaysia was the second largest source market of five South East Asian destinations, following only South Korea. In the top international tourist markets of the region, China, Korea, the US or India are often listed. The Malaysian market does not seem to be…
In the latest forecast from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), it is said that global airline profits will be higher than originally forecast. The number of people taking flights will be close to pre-pandemic levels. According to IATA, about 4.35 billion passengers are expected to fly this year, close to the record 4.54 billion…