Malaysia Achieves Highest International Tourist Arrivals in Southeast Asia for 2023
source : World of Buzz
With international tourism making a strong comeback, Malaysia emerges as the leading destination for tourists in Southeast Asia in 2023. The nation has recorded an impressive 26 million international tourist arrivals from January to November this year, according to data shared by seasia.stats.
Sourcing information from the official statistics provided by the tourism ministries of Southeast Asian countries, the report highlights Malaysia’s significant lead, surpassing Thailand by 1.4 million tourist arrivals during the same period. The statistics showcase the nation’s appeal as a preferred destination among global travelers.
It’s noteworthy that over 3.8 million of Thailand’s 26.4 million international tourist arrivals from January to November 2023 were Malaysians, emphasizing the reciprocal tourism flow between the two countries.
Here is the list of the top 9 international tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia for 2023:
- Malaysia – 26 million
- Thailand – 24.6 million
- Singapore – 11.3 million
- Vietnam – 11.2 million
- Indonesia – 9.9 million
- Philippines – 4.6 million
- Cambodia – 4.4 million
- Laos – 2.4 million
- Myanmar – 751,000
It’s important to note that the statistics may not be entirely comparable, as some countries released data up to different months in 2023. For instance, Singapore, Indonesia, and Cambodia’s official tourism ministries provided statistics up to October 2023, while Laos released data up to September 2023, and Myanmar until August 2023. Additionally, Brunei and Timor-Leste did not release any statistics regarding international tourism.
Despite these variations, the encouraging figure of 26 million international tourist arrivals in Malaysia signals a positive trend and a significant recovery for the tourism industry after the challenges posed by the pandemic. The nation’s popularity as a tourist destination continues to attract global travelers, contributing to its position as a leader in the Southeast Asian tourism landscape.
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