International search volume for Vietnam-bound flights on the rise
On 15 May, Vietnam dropped all pre-arrival testing requirements
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Macau sees more MICE events on the horizon, boosting the tourism sector
Many MICE events will focus on information technology, healthcare, tourism, culture, the arts, and business
Arts in Hong Kong tourism campaign aimed at global audience
HKTB has been working closely with organisers of international arts events who want to expand their reach on a global scale
Indonesia‘s tourism sector continues to flourish as COVID-19 test requirements continue to ease
The Transport Ministry recently announced the lifting of pre-departure test requirements for all travellers, regardless of immunization status
South Korea starts issuing short-term visas & e-visas again after 2 years
South Korea has decided to add 230 international flights this month, increasing the number of international flights to 762
Thailand deems foreign tourists as key contributors to economic recovery
During the first quarter, foreign tourist arrivals reached approximately one million
Singapore’s 2022 economic outlook remains at 3–5%
Meanwhile, there are sectors that are seeing growth on the horizon — tourism, for example
Cambodia’s economy to expand 5.1% in 2022, 6.2% in 2023
The growth projection for 2023 is expected to surpass 6.2 percent due to the tourism sector
Maldives welcomes more than 100,000 tourists for the 5th consecutive month
India is the top contributor to these arrivals
Malaysia to use Smart Tourism 4.0 initiative to help the tourism sector recover
"Smart Tourism 4.0" is a project to improve the sector by leveraging technological innovations
Thailand surpasses 1 million monthly tourist goal, international tourists climbed by 2,368%
Easing restrictions have boosted the tourism in places such as Koh Samui and Phuket
Thailand waits for its 1 millionth foreign visitor; pushes for 80 million domestic trips by end of H1
There had been an influx of tourists since Thailand scrapped the Test & Go programme and other entry requirements on 1 May
The Philippines’ GDP for Q1 2022 reaches 8.3%
This is a huge improvement from the revised -3.9 percent reported for Q1 2021 and 7.8 percent growth in Q4 2021
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector shows signs of recovery after two years
This includes the announcement of the "Golden Paradise Visa Program"
Japan slated to reopen its borders to international visitors in June
Group tours are up for consideration for foreign tourism since these are easier for travel agencies to manage
Hong Kong reopens beaches, and pools while Mainland China continues zero-COVID policy
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the reopening of beaches and pools in the city
Kerala welcomes tourists back, slated to become India’s experiential tourism hub
Foreign travel agents during KTM said that Kerala has emerged as the top choice for foreign tourists visiting India
Southeast Asia travel catches up as COVID restrictions ease even further
Google searches for Singapore have jumped approximately 20 percent since the last week of March
Australians get ready to travel again, many bound for New Zealand
After more than two years, New Zealand is reopening its borders
Hong Kong’s economy projected to grow 2–3.5% in 2022
Many changes are also being implemented in May in terms of travel restrictions
Reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia borders causes a surge in business in Johor
More than 33,700 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on the first day of the Singapore-Malaysia land border reopening (1 April)
The Maldives welcomes more than 560,000 tourists as of 27 April
The United Kingdom topped the source market list with 73,107 annual arrivals
Bali remains Indonesia’s top destination; East Kalimantan also a must-visit province
The East Kalimantan province offers ecotourism and cultural tourism
Jeju Island welcomes 3.5 million visitors from 1 January to 10 April
The wellness tourism market has been gaining traction since 2020, wherein the global market was estimated at USD735.8 billion
