Annual Reports

Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines ended 2024 with a consolidated pre-tax profit of around US$307.8 million.

A recent study by online travel platform Agoda shows that Vietnamese travellers remain unfazed by adverse economic conditions and are keen to travel this year.

Travel research group ForwardKeys presents its travel trends report for the Lunar New Year, showing significant post-pandemic changes.

Global travel distribution company DidaTravel released a report on the key travel trends for the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, 22nd January.

Digital travel platform Agoda released a report on travel trends for Hong Kong travelers during the upcoming Lunar New Year. 

Cebu Pacific flew over 1 million passengers to and from Clark International Airport in 2024, showing an increase of around 36 percent or almost 300,000 passengers from 2023.

The 24th Meeting of ASEAN, China, Japan and Republic of Korea Tourism Ministers (24th M-ATM Plus Three) was successfully held on Sunday, 19th January, in Johor, Malaysia. 

Japan reported an all-time high in terms of foreign tourist arrivals for 2024, register 36.87 million travellers in the past year.

Trip.com Group released its Lunar New Year travel trends report which revolves around the themes of wisdom, intuition, and transformation reflecting the constantly evolving landscape. 

Cambodia attracted 6.7 million foreign tourists in 2024, surpassing its closest rival the Philippines.

Shanghai has become the top choice for South Korean tourists, thanks to China's 240-hour transit visa-free policy.

Accor Group reported record growth in 2024 for its brands Emblems, MGallery, and Sofitel.

The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF)’s organisers have released a report showing just who the world’s most travelled people are and where they are from.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector reports that it earned around US$3.17 billion in 2024.

Online travel services platform Fliggy released its 2024 Buy Now Plan Later Travel Insight today, 10th January. 

Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported a total of 12,658,048 foreign tourist arrivals to the country between January and November 2024, the highest it has been in five years.

A new report from aviation finance firm Avalon forecasts that growth in the Asia-Pacific region will help drive global airline revenue over the US$1 trillion mark for the first time this…

Alton Aviation Consultancy reports another year of record growth in 2024 and looks forward to meeting the rising demand for high-quality aviation consulting services for this year.

Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines took the top spot in Campaign Asia’s list of Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands for 2025.

Digital travel platform Agoda recently ranked Asia’s top 10 most pet-friendly travel destinations, highlighting the growing trend of travelers seeking accommodations that welcome their furry…

The Philippines reports that its tourism sector earned an all-time high revenue of nearly US$13 billion in 2024, marking an improvement of 126.75 percent from pre-pandemic levels.

Trafalgar recently shared its insights into the top travel trends shaping the year for Filipino travellers, along with its list of the most sought-after destinations. 

The Philippines received approximately 5.44 million tourist arrivals for the full length of 2024, showing an increase of 8.7 percent from the end of 2023.

Bali’s provincial tourism authorities announced their target of 6.5 million foreign tourists for 2025.

American research firm Report Ocean recently released its annual report on the Vietnamese adventure tourism market.

Organisers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival held last year in Bangkok, Thailand just released a list of dream destinations for some of the world’s most travelled people.

The Taiwan Tourism Administration announced that international arrivals to the country exceeded 7.85 million in 2024.

The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.

Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.

Officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) expect a significant number of foreign arrivals for this year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism…

Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.

Academics from the Unud Tourism Excellence Center in Bali recently presented their findings regarding tourism trends and traveler habits for the past 12 months.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that 2024 was an exceptional year for the country as it outperformed 2019 figures in terms of tourist receipts.

Laos' Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism held a meeting on Monday, 23rd December, to evaluate the implementation of the Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign.

Vietnam declared that it is looking forward to welcoming up to 23 million international visitors in the coming year.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland just released its 2025 PATA Patterns report, revealing key travel trends set to shape tourism across the Pacific Asia region. 

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)’s December Travel Trends report shows that Australians continue to travel in record numbers.

C9 Hotelworks recently released its Asia Branded Residences Report for this year, showing how high-end consumer brands from the fashion and automotive sectors have stepped into the fray of…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that, within this year, SAF production volumes reached one…

Amadeus’ forward-looking business intelligence data released a new report today, 11th December, revealing the destinations that are currently recording the top hotel occupancy rates.

As 2024 begins to wind down, Elite Havens offers travel and tourism professionals a look at the trends that characterised the sector throughout this year.

Samoa is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for 2025, with a surge in European visitors and exciting new developments. 

Singapore's top 100 companies have made significant strides in sustainability reporting for 2024, exceeding global averages across six of twelve key indicators. 

Hainan Province’s Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television, and Sports released a new white paper titled Hainan Tourism and Culture Brand Image Development and International…

Bangkok took first place in this year’s roster of the easiest places to get a visa according to the annual Brand Finance Global City Index.

Global travel tech firm Amadeus collaborated with travel forecasting agency Globetrender for its 2025 Travel Trends Report.

Accor Pacific reports that its 2024 was marked by dynamic growth, sustainability milestones, and unforgettable events that have shaped the region’s tourism landscape.

A recent report shows how a growing number of foreign travellers to Japan have experienced or are now experiencing the impact of overtourism in the country.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) launched the second edition of its groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism on Wednesday, 20th November, at COP29 in Baku,…

Traveloka president Caesar Indra shared his thoughts regarding the need for fraud prevention in the global travel sector in a recent op-ed piece he shared online.

Experts pointed out the uneven recovery of the Asia Pacific travel market post-pandemic at the recently concluded Web in Travel conference in Singapore.

Rocket Travel by Agoda’s latest report shows travel-based loyalty programs continue to climb in popularity thanks to the sector's ability to build loyalty through highly personalised…

ITB China is slated to release its annual Travel Trends Report Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026…

Global hospitality firm Accor accelerated its growth within Asia this year by securing 27 hotel signings and 8,117 keys within the region. 

The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as…

The Japan National Tourism Organisation reports that, this year, the country’s tourism experienced remarkable expansion, with eight straight months of record-breaking arrivals. 

This year’s China Retail Tourism Development Report shows that the retail tourism sector in the country is looking into various opportunities.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey during its joint World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium in…

IATA urged Thailand to strengthen the foundations of its aviation sector as it emerges from the impact of COVID-19.

The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the publication of results from its fifth global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons 5: A global…

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney.

Travel distribution firm DidaTravel presented a report on key hotel booking trends observed during China’s recent Golden Week holiday period.

SUNRATE announced the release of a new white paper titled Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border B2B Travel Payments: Practical Insights for Travel Intermediaries

Trip.com Group reported a remarkable surge in global cruise bookings, with a 344 percent year-on-year growth.

Australia’s cruise tourism sector reports that its current value has surged to a record high, contributing significantly to the national economy.

The Phuket Hotels Association reports that the Phuket Hotels for Island Sustaining Tourism (PHIST) 2024 held last 2nd September was a great success.

Expedia Group recently presented the results of a study highlighting the travel preferences of the growing Asian middle class,

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali presents its most recent sustainability report, showing how it has made significant strides in waste management and eco-friendly…

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) presented a landmark report on the economic impact of indigenous tourism.

ForwardKeys announced that tourism in the Asia Pacific is driving the current resurgence in global tourist arrivals.

The latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) hints that Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could boost the Asia-Pacific economy by US$112 billion by the end of the…

The 24th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit officially opened today, 8th October in Perth, Western Australia.

Asian hotels dominated William Reed’s list of the 50 best hotels in the world, taking seven of the slots in the top ten.

The recent rankings from the Travel and Tourism Department Index (TTDI) show that Indonesian tourism rose to take 22nd place for 2024.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully passed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for 2024, maintaining it for the seventh consecutive year.

Klook released a report showing how it leverages its scale to introduce a range of initiatives to drive positive impact.

Tourism Malaysia published its 2024 report on Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour which shows different trends regarding traveller preferences

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport.

Travel engagement solutions firm Collinson International just released its 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report. 

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released the 2024 edition of its annual Economic Impact Trends Report.

Hospitality consultancy Insight Out and global travel research firm Phocuswright presented the 2024 edition of the annual Middle East Travel Market Report.

Air New Zealand released its annual report for the year ending 30 June 2024 with results reflecting the challenges of the past year.

Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…

New Zealand’s Auckland Airport released its annual report covering its financials for the fiscal year to 30 June 2024.

A year since it rebranded as the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), ATIA released an update wherein it reiterated its commitment to delivering value for members.

Hostelworld released its interim financial report for this year, showing strong financial delivery in the first six months of the year.