AS the travel rebound continues to unfold, the benefits of tourism are spreading across the Asia Pacific. In Southeast Asia, a new analysis by Airbnb reveals that the resurgence in domestic and inbound tourism is empowering locals to earn a living and make ends meet.

With people continuing to embrace flexible new approaches to travel and living, communities that have traditionally missed out in the past are increasingly well-positioned to secure a bigger slice of the tourism pie, according to the new Airbnb report 'Further Afield: Spreading the Benefits of the Travel Revolution. Across the region, this has presented fresh opportunities for locals looking to supplement their income as they grapple with rising costs of living.