
The archipelagic state, famous for its white sand beaches, managed to draw just 2.1 million of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this year.
Read Full Article At Source

The archipelagic state, famous for its white sand beaches, managed to draw just 2.1 million of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this year.
The Philippines received 5.9 million visitors in 2024, falling short of its 7.7 million target, data from travel intelligence firm Outbox Company showed. Malaysia and Thailand led the region at 13.4 million and 12.09 million, respectively.
To reverse that trend and catch up with its rivals, Manila is “tailoring our interventions to ensure the Philippines is the top-of-mind choice for our increasingly affluent regional neighbours”, Department of Tourism spokeswoman Ina Zara-Loyola told local media this week.
As a long-time fan of 1 Hotels – the US-based, sustainability-minded brand – I have been very much looking forward to the opening of 1…
Familiar names in unfamiliar territory, modern takes on time-worn tradition, buildings repurposed for the discerning traveller: the post-Covid rush of new hotels throwing open their…
I WAS BORN in Bangkok in 1971, and grew up in a family where roles were clearly defined but influence was not always where it…
Chinese cruise operators are scrambling to avoid Japanese ports as Beijing and Tokyo engage in a diplomatic dispute, which is expected to spur demand for…
On Cenang Beach, Mohamad Zaki Najmi sells fun and adventure activities that have powered Langkawi’s tourism economy for years – jet ski rides and boat…