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Thailand updates its tourist arrivals forecasts

Thailand’s central economic planning agency, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recently released its 2Q2025 Economic Report, showing Thailand’s tourism sector is slowing although earnings continue to rise. The latest forecast of international arrivals in 2025 are projected at 33 million, down from 35.5 million in 2024 and below earlier forecasts.

Macau welcome 3m+ visitor arrivals in July

Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) its latest report of visitor arrivals in July 2025. A total of 3,458,366 visitor arrivals to Macau were recorded in July, increased by 15% year-on-year. Same-day visitors grew by 24%, reaching 1,980,732, while overnight visitors were 1,477,634, up 3.7%.

2025 Sydney Boat Show at new location

The 2025 Sydney Boat Show concluded at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park for the first time, attracting 23,525 attendees from 14th to 17th August 2025. Covering an exhibition area of 21,000 m2, more than 130 exhibitors presenting some 400 boats and accessories, gadgets and technologies.

135 exhibitors at GPCE Melbourne 2025

General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) Melbourne 2025 featured a total of 135 exhibitors, showcasing the latest in allied health, medical devices, software, pharmaceuticals. The event was held from 11th to 13th July, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), attracting some 1,046 healthcare professionals.