Whitebridge APAC Hotels Monitor, Issue 12
According to McKinsey, economic activity was strong across much of the region in Q2 2025 as companies front loaded activity to capitalise on a pause in the implementation of reciprocal tariffs. Vietnam continues to be South East Asia’s best performer. Chinese inbound tourism is recovering strongly, driven by relaxed visa regulations, visa-free transit options and restored international air routes. India remains one of the fastest growing economies in the world and Australian tourism goes from strength to strength (forecast to hit 10m arrivals in 2026).
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