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Gary Bowerman

@BowermanGary

Asia Travel & Consumer Trends Analyst | China Author | The South East Asia Travel Show | Speaker & Media Commentator

 Kuala Lumpur
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Joined April 2011
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Early start this morning for an interview with @BBCKarishma on @BBCWorld about the next phase of China's reopening for travel/tourism - which begins today.
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What are the top takeaways from the 2026 year so far in South East Asian travel & tourism? asiatravelreset.substack.com…
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📢@JGavconsultants and Deirdre Fulton were joined by @BowermanGary, and Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Arlt for the latest @OAG_Aviation webinar to discuss the growth and recovery of North-East #Asia. ➡️Listen again oag.com/webinars/north-east-…
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I take a look at how #digitalnomad visas are being implemented across SE Asia after #Thailand becomes the latest country to announce new visa scheme. My latest with VOA comment by @BowermanGary voanews.com/a/southeast-asia…

Southeast Asia aims to attract remote workers with new visa scheme

Earlier this month, Thailand launched its version of a digital nomad visa

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The May Day holiday travel surge is set to boost the tourism industry post-COVID as Chinese tourists head across the globe in record numbers. @BowermanGary bit.ly/3QsuRoY
May Day Holiday travel surge boosts hopes of post-COVID recovery

May Day Holiday travel surge boosts hopes of post-COVID recovery

Thailand, Japan and Malaysia remain most popular destinations for Chinese tourists

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Episode 1 of our new High-Yield Tourism podcast. What is High-Yield Tourism, And Why Does it Matter? @JensThraenhart garyngg.podbean.com/e/what-i…
What is High Yield-Tourism, And Why Does it Matter? | High-Yield...

What is High Yield-Tourism, And Why Does it Matter? | High-Yield...

In the rush to recover from the pandemic, many destinations have sought to match pre-Covid arrivals. A backlash is developing. Public sentiment against mass tourism is hardening in many places. Can...

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As I bid Aloha to Hawai’i after @theAAG 2024 Meeting, tourist taxes, the bluntest of all instruments has been rejected. Taxing tourists but letting big industry polluters off the hook, and eschewing wider system and governance reforms goes into the too-hard-basket. @AAG_RTS
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"Utilising high-speed rail to shape - rather than facilitate - tourism trends was a trending topic in China in 2023. It’s even hotter in 2024." asiatravelreset.substack.com…
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“A High-Speed Railway is the new Taylor Swift concert in South East Asia. Every government wants one.” @BowermanGary
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Thailand & Japan are tearing up tourism in Asia Pacific. Thailand has attracted 11 million visitors so far in 2024. In March, Japan broke its monthly arrivals record by surpassing 3 million for the first time... asiatravelreset.substack.com…
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"Utilising high-speed rail to shape - rather than facilitate - tourism trends was a trending topic in China in 2023. It’s even hotter in 2024." asiatravelreset.substack.com…
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Thailand’s extended Songkran festival sees millions celebrate: My latest for @VOANews - Songkran report with 📸and comments from @BowermanGary @PravitR voanews.com/a/thailand-s-ext…
Thailand’s extended Songkran festival sees millions celebrate

Thailand’s extended Songkran festival sees millions celebrate

Thai officials and business owners welcome festivities that increase country's soft power and boost its economy

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近半年来，中国为了吸引外籍游客，共提供11个亚洲及欧洲国家免签证入境的优惠措施，以促入境观光财并拉抬国内消费。但旅游分析人士说，国际观光客基于航班数、旅游便利性和入境中国意愿偏低的三大劣势，不会因免签利多就提高赴中国旅游的意愿，因此，此利多政策的成效恐有限。相反地，他们说，免签对中国观光客出境观光具诱因，只不过，或因受经济恶化冲击，中国游客出境旅游的复苏力道仍显疲软，目前11国中，也仅有泰国和新加坡提供免签互惠，较为积极吸引中国游客。报道: bit.ly/3wceHZK
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My 2023 report about Thailand and it’s twists and turns including political change, new regulations and tourism. Analysis and comments from @PravitR @BowermanGary @EmiliePradichit @mdpyy @kittychopaka Thailand’s Year of Contrasts as 2024 Beckons voanews.com/a/thailand-s-yea…
Thailand’s Year of Contrasts as 2024 Beckons

Thailand’s Year of Contrasts as 2024 Beckons

A new Thai government has ended nearly a decade of military-rule, but the voice of Thai people remains limited to who they want in power.

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India to underpin tourism in SE Asia. “More destinations in SE Asia are introducing direct flights to/from India to meet increasing demand. Through 2030, India will be the fastest growing inbound market for many SE Asian countries.” Says @BowermanGary scmp.com/week-asia/economics…

Why Southeast Asian nations make ‘concerted effort’ to court Indian tourists

India will be the fastest growing inbound market, in percentage terms, for many Southeast Asia countries, as Chinese tourists cut back on spending.

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Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand? My latest for @dw_hotspotasia ft quotes from @BowermanGary + others p.dw.com/p/4ZnXv?maca=en-Twi…
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Healing holidays: how Malaysia’s Penang hopes to hook Chinese medical tourists scmp.com/week-asia/health-en…

Healing holidays: how Malaysia’s Penang hopes to hook Chinese medical tourists

Penang is intensifying efforts to attract Chinese medical tourists, aiming to increase revenue by offering diverse medical services and capitalising on its growing holiday destination reputation.

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Analysis after last week Thailand Extends Visa-Free Visits for Russian Tourists w/ @BowermanGary + @markscogan voanews.com/a/thailand-exten…
Thailand Extends Visa-Free Visits for Russian Tourists

Thailand Extends Visa-Free Visits for Russian Tourists

Russian tourists can now stay in Thailand up to 90 days visa free

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At what point are people considering climate change when making travel plans? With a summer of heatwaves, emergency evacuations and wildfires, #OAG's recent webinar considers the long-term consequences with @JGavconsultants @deefulton and @BowermanGary oag.com/webinars/summer-2023…
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Thailand Removes Visas for Chinese Visitors to Boost Tourism - @BowermanGary @PhuketHA voanews.com/a/thailand-remov…
Thailand Removes Visas for Chinese Visitors to Boost Tourism

Thailand Removes Visas for Chinese Visitors to Boost Tourism

Starting Monday, Chinese tourists will not need a visa to enter Thailand for tourism

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With Hong Kong still 43% below Summer 2019 capacity levels, is there a reason to be concerned? Joining @JGavconsultants + @deefulton at the recent #OAG webinar is @BowermanGary, giving an #Asian perspective to Summer 2023: Taking Stock Listen again oag.com/webinars/summer-2023…
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