Gary Bowerman

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

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

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.

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

What are the top takeaways from the 2026 year so far in South East Asian travel & tourism?
https://t.co/yWStklQvT4

[MIDAS Aviation @MIDASAviation]

📢@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
https://t.co/maCEHmo6xI

[Tommy Walker @tommywalkertv]

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 https://t.co/VjM6B270wA

[CGTN Europe @CGTNEurope]

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 https://t.co/Lo3WphVZwD

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

Episode 1 of our new High-Yield Tourism podcast. What is High-Yield Tourism, And Why Does it Matter? @JensThraenhart
https://t.co/4yrn4Cbeam

[ジョセフ・チア。 @jmcheer1]

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

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

"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."
https://t.co/tgAP8qCh4A

[Michael McCreesh (陳睿昱) @MMcCreesh]

“A High-Speed Railway is the new Taylor Swift concert in South East Asia. Every government wants one.” @BowermanGary

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

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... https://t.co/WRftRTutSz

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

"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."
https://t.co/tgAP8qCh4A

[Tommy Walker @tommywalkertv]

Thailand’s extended Songkran festival sees millions celebrate: My latest for @VOANews - Songkran report with 📸and comments from @BowermanGary @PravitR https://t.co/S743cTJhyD

[美国之音中文网 @VOAChinese]

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: https://t.co/Dv3cUTAHpl

[Tommy Walker @tommywalkertv]

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 https://t.co/gUFy5r3dQe

[Tourism Geographies @TourismJournal]

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
https://t.co/FifON5CGyX

[Tommy Walker @tommywalkertv]

Why are fewer Chinese tourists visiting Thailand? My latest for @dw_hotspotasia ft quotes from @BowermanGary + others https://t.co/mjCUR7GXoE

[South China Morning Post @SCMPNews]

Healing holidays: how Malaysia’s Penang hopes to hook Chinese medical tourists https://t.co/RLKOTYVTot

[Tommy Walker @tommywalkertv]

Analysis after last week Thailand Extends Visa-Free Visits for Russian Tourists w/ @BowermanGary + @markscogan https://t.co/4ZSfqudKq9

[MIDAS Aviation @MIDASAviation]

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
https://t.co/4SqFwAW19K

[Gary Bowerman @BowermanGary]

@richardpfranks @BRB @CAcostaOfficial @BlackSabbath @tonyiommi @homeofmetaluk @brumhippodrome @visit_bham @WMGrowth Very envious. @CAcostaOfficial is a genius.

[Tommy Walker @tommywalkertv]

Thailand Removes Visas for Chinese Visitors to Boost Tourism - @BowermanGary @PhuketHA https://t.co/hMRADyroag