Phuket tourism receipts dip to ฿399.96 billion
Domestic visitor numbers and spending increased in January–September 2026, while overseas arrivals and revenue declined.
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Domestic visitor numbers and spending increased in January–September 2026, while overseas arrivals and revenue declined.
The Malaysian state features in an annual selection of 25 destinations and travel experiences worldwide.
The 13th Tini Tinou festival will feature more than 100 artists and performers, with organisers seeking longer tourist stays beyond Angkor.
The government is targeting around US$24 billion in tourism foreign exchange earnings in 2026, with promotion and transport links among its priorities.
Vietnam had the fastest growth among major Australian travel destinations, with August trips rising 30.3% from a year earlier.
More than 6,300 destinations on the government's Jadesta platform could benefit from training and technical support for local food producers.
The operator says fares will stay unchanged as it initially assigns the electric vehicles to central routes.
More than half of the affected domestic flights were cancelled or postponed, with disruption reported at airports across Indonesia.
Restaurants in Bangkok and Phuket received honours at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, announced in Jamaica on October 14.
A reduced schedule will operate on October 21, with affected passengers offered alternative Malaysia Airlines flights or a full refund.