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Catching these trends, localities, destinations, and services providers have all prepared to serve increasing numbers of domestic and international visitors.

In 2024, Vietnam surpassed Singapore to become the third most-visited country in the region, welcoming 17.5 million international arrivals - just behind Malaysia with 25 million and Thailand with 35 million.

Comprehensive safety protocols for Songkran venues have been set up throughout Bangkok to ensure a safe and enjoyable festival.

According to Wanderlust, the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park captivates adventure seekers with its majestic cave systems hidden within pristine forests and unspoiled natural landscapes.

This is the highest-ever number so far and represents a 134% surge from the figure in Q1 of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

The survey was conducted in 11 key tourism markets in the region, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Across Asia, Indonesia takes the top spot as the most popular diving destination.

According to the site management board, over 32,000 visitors came to the Hung Kings Temple, with more than 20,000 arriving on March 30 and 12,000 on March 29.

“Returning to the roots, the heroic feats forever. The pride of brave and resilient Long An”. The lyrics of the song express the patriotism and revolutionary tradition of the children of Long An.

To capitalise on early-year success, various destinations are rolling out engaging programmes to attract visitors.

Elephant-friendly tourism is a responsible form that helps minimise the impact of tourism activities on elephant health, contributing to conservation efforts and sustainable elephant tourism.

As a signature cultural and tourism event of Lam Dong, the Da Lat Flower Festival plays a vital role in promoting the cultural, natural, and human values of the locality to domestic and international visitors.

Forest ecotourism stands out from traditional tourism by providing a direct and meaningful connection to nature.