With the market dynamics changing in tourism at such a quick pace during the first half of 2024, how can golf course managers in Southeast Asia keep their operations in check? With foreign arrivals on the upswing and travel trends changing at a rapid pace, this research will be invaluable in keeping you abreast of the newest developments in the tourism industry, aviation, visa policies, and regional travel habits, which are poised to reshape the industry in the coming months.
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Details insights report of Asia Tourism in the 1st half 2024
The international arrival results for H1 2024 start to flood in, with Cambodia at 2.6 mil, Philippines at 3 mil, Vietnam 8.8 mil and Thailand outshining the rest of ASEAN at 17.5 mil, coincidentally 50% of their 2024 target.
Domestic tourism in Vietnam and Thailand has declined, with Vietnam's domestic air pax in H1 2024 -19% YoY due to high fares and aircraft shortages, whilst in Thailand average spending per person on domestic trips falls to 2,683 THB in Q2, from 6,856 THB in Q1.
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Cebu Pacific is making a substantial bet by signing a preliminary order for 152 Airbus jets, marking the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.
With sia tourism report shows Korea's strong arrivals into the region, as Philippines-Korea boost air capacity by 10k seats/ week, Philippines reports that Korea accounts for over 25% of its int'l arrivals in H1 2024;
Kyowon Tour notes that Vietnam is Koreans' preferred travel destination for Q3 2024, and Garuda Indonesia adds more flight capacity from Seoul-Bali.
Eid Al-Adha sees a wave of travel across Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, with 2.4 mil crossing the land borders in Singapore, Garuda Indonesia Group carrying 336k pax over the period and Bali's airport set to serve 507k from 14-20 Jun. Thailand also records a 98% boost from Middle Eastern arrivals.
There are changes to tourism laws affecting tour operators and travel agents, with Thailand considering reverting the cash guarantee for outbound agents to its original level, Malaysia's Tourism Ministry seeking to enhance enforcement against fraudulent travel package scams, and the new President of the Lao Tourism Association advocating for the digitalisation of reporting processes.
Korea extends its pilot program for group travel visas for Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia; and Timor Leste signs visa waivers with Thailand and Singapore.
The hype around cruises continues, with new details emerging about Disney's cruise offerings from Singapore. Resorts World Cruises' home port in Jakarta anticipates a 50% increase in arrivals from Muslim travelers.
Laos implements visa-free policies for Chinese group travelers, extends visa validity, and offers multi-entry options; India announces visa fee waivers for Thai and Malaysian nationals; the Riau Islands plan to introduce a 7-day, cheaper VOA option.
The Philippines aims to liberalize visa policies for cruise passengers after already exceeding 2023 passenger numbers.
More intra-ASEAN flight connections open up across the region, with VNA's Manila-Vietnam, AK's Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya and Sihanoukville, and QZ's Bali-Phuket and Kota Kinabalu.
Vietnam and Australia are enhancing cooperation in tourism education, with the Vietnamese National Administration of Tourism and Western Australia TVET collaborating on projects like an online sustainable tourism course to develop skilled tourism professionals in Vietnam.
Which destination do you want to go for golfing in SEA?
Vietnam
Thailand
Laos
Singapore
Adaptability and responsiveness are key for golf course management in Southeast Asia as the region's tourism industry experiences dynamic recovery. If you consider these asia tourism report ideas and keep an eye on the changing tourist scene, your golf course might be well-positioned for success in the ever-changing Southeast Asian market.
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