Southeast Asia leads 2025 Gen Z travel with budget-friendly, digital, and sustainable experiences across Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Thailand’s tourism industry is roaring back in 2025, welcoming more than 16 million international visitors in the first six months of the year and generating 743.58 billion baht in revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The sharp growth is being driven by rising travel demand from China, Malaysia, and South Korea, as
Thailand, India, and China win top honors at the 2025 PATA Gold Awards for innovation in tourism marketing and sustainable travel initiatives.
At the prestigious 2025 PATA Gold Awards, Thailand, India, and China were among the top-performing nations recognized for their transformational contributions to tourism marketing, sustainability, and cultural preservation. Hosted by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), this year’s awards highlight how Asia Pacific’s tourism leaders are shaping a more responsible and innovative future for global travel. Out of over 100 submissions from 45 organizations, only
Thailand’s Senate Tourism Committee demands answers over the delayed “Half-Half Thai Travel” scheme, citing hotel concerns and tech failures in local tourism revival.
Turkish Airlines expands Southeast Asia routes with 21 weekly flights to Bangkok and new direct service to Phnom Penh, boosting tourism and regional air connectivity.
Thailand delays tourist entry fee to mid-2026 to support travel recovery, with plans for infrastructure upgrades and visitor insurance through the new levy.
The falling U.S. dollar is raising travel costs for Americans heading to Europe, Japan & more. Learn how to stretch your budget and plan smarter in 2025.
Thailand shifts its tourism strategy to attract high-spending visitors from the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Chinese tourist numbers decline.
Radisson opens a stylish new hotel near Don Mueang Airport, blending modern luxury with Thai culture, setting new benchmarks for airport accommodation in Bangkok.
Thai Airways renews Boeing Dreamliner fleet to strengthen Thailand’s aviation hub status, support US trade negotiations, and spur regional economic growth.
Jurassic World: The Experience opens Aug 8, 2025, at Asiatique Bangkok, featuring life-size dinosaurs, immersive zones, and thrilling family adventures in Thailand.
