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Philippines

Philippines seeks more arrivals from North America, China, India, & MidEast

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to expand its promotions budget for several key and emerging markets in 2026, including the United States, South Korea, Canada, China, India and the Middle East.

Exclusives

Dida’s Frank Wöller: China, Europe, and Russia remain biggest source markets for Thailand

AI-first travel tech company Dida’s vice-president for business development in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa  Frank Wöller recently shared his insights regarding Thailand’s inbound tourism scene in a talk presented during Dida Engage: Thailand on Thursday, 20th November.

Israel

Israel hails the Philippines as a priority source market

A recent statement from the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) points out that the Philippines is considered by the Middle Eastern nation as a priority market.

Annual Reports

Sri Lanka Tourism reports significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka Tourism reports a strong surge in international visitor arrivals throughout the first nine months of 2025.

Attractions

Tourism Authority of Thailand successfully takes part in Tourism Expo Japan 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) successfully concluded its participation at Tourism Expo Japan 2025 (TEJ 2025).

Cultural Tourism

Sarawak Tourism Board puts its best foot forward at CelebrASIA 2025

The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced its participation for the first time ever at CelebrASIA 2025.

Associations

Vietnam sees visa facilitation as key factor towards boosting tourism cooperation

Vietnam has pointed out that visa facilitation is a crucial factor in expanding tourism cooperation with two major markets: South Korea and Taiwan.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan reports an increase of over 20 percent in Kazakhstani arrivals

The State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan reports that the number of tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan into the country is up 20.6 percent from 2024.

Asia

Thailand to further boost high-value tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) continues to draw in high-value travellers in keeping with the implementation of Thailand’s national

Annual Reports

Global OTAs report growing popularity of Vietnam’s tourism brand

A number of online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms report that Vietnam is gaining increasing recognition and competitiveness as one of the world’s most searched destinations.

Asia

Philippine tourism revenues surpass pre-pandemic levels in January

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Thursday, 6th March, that the country earned US$1.1 billion in tourism revenues in January 2025.

Asia

Tourist interest in Taiwan surged in January 

Agoda reports that there was a significant surge in hotel searches for Taiwan by Asian travellers in January. 

Asia

HBX’s Patrick Torres discusses key trends in travel and tourism

Travel Daily Media had an opportunity to catch up with Patrick Torres, HBX’s vice-president for sourcing in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC), and he shared his views with our own Gary Marshall regarding potential growth sectors within his current regions.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Philippine Department of Tourism seeks to tie up with more celebrity tourism ambassadors

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its interest  to partner with more global celebrities as tourism ambassadors as it pushes to increase arrivals from key source markets.

Americas

ATIA’s latest travel trends report shows significant growth in outbound travel

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)’s latest travel trends report shows that Australians are continuing to embrace international travel.

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