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The South East Asia Travel Show

The South East Asia Travel Show
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
ASEAN
Indonesia
Malaysia
China
Singapore
Japan
Cambodia
Chinese Outbound Tourism
Covid-19
Philippines
Airasia
Aviation
October Golden Week
Europe
Bali
Laos
Xiaohongshu

The South East Asia Travel Show is hosted by Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson. Each week, we discuss the hottest travel talking points in the 10 countries of ASEAN, and the influential travel markets of Asia Pacific and beyond.

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This week's special edition of the show was recorded live in front of a packed ballroom audience at the 2026 Travel + Leisure Luxury Summit Asia, at the Dusit Thani hotel in Bangkok. Gary and Hannah took to the stage for a three-part podcast. In part... more

"The world has changed around Thailand since Covid, whereas Vietnam appears more in control of its destiny." As we race toward the midpoint of 2026, it was another week with plenty of travel talking points in ASEAN and beyond. The week, Gary and Hann... more

As we accelerate towards the mid-point of 2026, the warning signs continuing showing up. On our Start the Weekend show, Gary and Hannah discuss new data analysis about the impacts of airline cuts in South East Asia - and what this might mean through ... more

So, the fifth month of 2026 is complete - and it was another one dominated by the impacts of the US/Israel war in Iran/Lebanon. This week, Gary and Hannah recap May's top 8 travel takeaways from across ASEAN and beyond with stopovers in Vietnam, Mala... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Pearson
Co-producer of the survey on the impacts of war on travel in Southeast Asia
The South East Asia Travel Show / ASEANTA survey
Episode: A New Survey Report on the Impacts of War in the Middle East on Travel Businesses in South East Asia
Mike Tytarsky
Analyst of Vietnam's travel and tourism landscape, associated with Vietnam Weekly
Vietnam Weekly
Episode: 25 for 2025: The South East Asia Travel Show's Year in Review
Joao Romao
Associate Professor at Yasuda Women's University in Japan, author of Economic Geography of Tourism
Yasuda Women's University
Episode: The Geopolitics of Travel & Tourism in ASEAN, Asia Pacific & Beyond in the Era of AI
James Clark
Founder of the Future Southeast Asia Newsletter
Future Southeast Asia
Episode: Will Indonesia Build a High-Speed Railway to Bali, What is the 'Cosmic Turtle' & When Will Long Thanh Airport Open?: South East Asia's Top Travel Mega-Projects in 2025 in Review
Bill Barnett
Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks and a globally recognized hospitality and real estate advisor
C9 Hotelworks
Episode: Deconstructing Thailand's Tourism Landscape in a Turbulent Year for South East Asia, with Bill Barnett, C9 Hotelworks
Milos Pelucha
Co-founder of Destinova and advocate for digital nomadism
Destinova
Episode: Rethinking Digital Nomadism & The Future of Borderless Travel, with Milos Pelucha, Destinova
Stuart McDonald
Founder of Travelfish and digital nomad currently on an overland journey from Bali to the UK
Travelfish
Episode: Chinese Backpackers, Mountains Clad with Solar Panels, a Giant Lenin Statue & Delightful Almaty: An Epic Overland Journey from Bali to Britain, with Stuart McDonald
Dr. Nuno Ribeiro
Senior lecturer at RMIT University in Ho Chi Minh City with extensive experience in tourism and hospitality management.
RMIT University
Episode: Vietnam is the Hottest Travel Economy in South East Asia: So What Happens Next?, with Dr Nuno Ribeiro, RMIT University HCMC
Yang Li
Head of Public Affairs, APAC at Booking.com
Booking.com
Episode: OTAs, AI Agents, GenAI Trip-Planning Tools & Sustainability Regulations - What's Next? With Yang Li, Booking.com

Hosts

Gary Bowerman
Host of The South East Asia Travel Show; provides on-the-ground travel industry insights and regional market context across ASEAN and Asia Pacific.
Hannah Pearson
Co-host and co-producer; contributes regional expertise on travel markets, policy, and branding with a practical hospitality lens.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Gary is Famous

    I just saw Gary on the BBC. He is a true travel professional!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zipping Around The World
    United States4 months ago
  • Very informative and interesting

    Gary and Hannah are two very knowledgeable people on travel throughout the SE Asia region.

    I very much enjoy your podcast. Especially with Covid 19 there input has helped me strategize a plan to get back to Thailand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kalaheo808
    United States5 years ago
  • Essential content

    First-time resort developer in the Philippines here, really enjoying your podcast. Essential listening in next year as the world gradually begins to travel again, step by step. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farmgate
    United States5 years ago

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Regular guests and data-driven insights help frame regional opportunities for operators and developers.
Content is practical for planning post-pandemic travel strategies and partnerships.
Hosts are clearly knowledgeable about Southeast Asian travel markets and policy trends.

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The Geopolitics of Travel & Tourism in ASEAN, Asia Pacific & Beyond in the Era of AI
Q: What is the view on the Middle East's rise as a tourism destination?
The Middle East is transforming from a transit point to a genuine tourism destination with strong investment, competitive pricing, and enticing stopover packages.
The Geopolitics of Travel & Tourism in ASEAN, Asia Pacific & Beyond in the Era of AI
Q: How has society recovered from COVID?
Japan did not have strict lockdowns but had a disciplined population that followed recommendations, leading to a structured plan for domestic travel subsidies.
Deconstructing Thailand's Tourism Landscape in a Turbulent Year for South East Asia, with Bill Barnett, C9 Hotelworks
Q: How strong is domestic tourism this year? Is it struggling?
People are burned out on domestic tourism initiatives and are struggling with finances, leading to more value-seeking behavior.
Deconstructing Thailand's Tourism Landscape in a Turbulent Year for South East Asia, with Bill Barnett, C9 Hotelworks
Q: What's your assessment of the first half year of tourism in Thailand?
There have been certain challenges; you have to dissect the numbers, as they vary significantly between regions.
Rethinking Digital Nomadism & The Future of Borderless Travel, with Milos Pelucha, Destinova
Q: What are your views on the institutionalized approach of implementing digital nomad visas?
I think it's a great sign for countries to actively think about digital nomad visas since they can attract talented individuals and foreign investment.

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A practical, data-driven look at travel and tourism across Southeast Asia and the wider Asia Pacific, with a focus on policy changes, infrastructure projects, airline dynamics, and regional branding. The discussion centers on market movements, government initiatives, and cross-border connectivity, offering on-the-ground insights from industry professionals and regular, informed banter between the two hosts. Notable strengths include a heavy emphasis on real-world implications for operators, developers, and marketers, plus timely coverage of events shaping the region's travel map.

Listeners likely include travel industry professionals, marketers, and decision-makers who need actionable context about ASEAN markets, infrastructure updates, an... more

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2. Mike Tytarsky
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