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City Lights, Islands and Honeymoons: Southeast Asia for UK Tour Operators

October 12, 2026

DMC Connect is a Southeast Asia DMC for UK tour operators and travel agents. If you sell Southeast Asia from the UK, we are the destination management company (DMC) that runs the programme on the ground, with operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and China, and a tailored proposal for every request within 24 hours.

Programme ideas for UK operators

Four ways to build a Southeast Asia product, each with a real itinerary behind it.

City and island: our Bangkok and Phuket itinerary, City Lights & Island Nights, runs 6 days and 5 nights and pairs the capital's river cruises and city tours with island retreats.
Romance and honeymoons: Romantic Bali is a 10-day couple's retreat on the Island of the Gods, built to balance well-known sights with private moments.
Wellness: the Koh Samui Wellness Retreat runs 8 days, and our 2026 trends guide names Thailand's wellness offer as a growth area.
Singapore plus Malaysia: a 6-day combined programme links Singapore with Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia's natural reserves, and we publish a guide to the Christmas lights on Orchard Road.

Sample itineraries from our catalogue

A selection from the catalogue. Every itinerary can be adapted to your brief.

See the full list of sample itineraries.

Southeast Asia destinations for UK programmes

The destinations behind these programmes.

Thailand (The Land Of Smiles): Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Krabi.
Indonesia (The Land Of Paradise): Yogyakarta, Bali, Jakarta, Gili Islands, Komodo Island.
Singapore (Little Power House Of SEA): Singapore City, Marina Bay, Sentosa.
Malaysia (The Land Of Truly Asia): Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Langkawi, Penang, Perak.

Plan around the calendar

Our guides cover festivals, new infrastructure and travel trends worth building a programme around.

How a request works

DMC Connect is a B2B destination management company. We work exclusively with travel agents, tour operators and corporate buyers, and we do not sell to the public. Every request follows the same four steps.

Inquiry & Consultation: Submit your request. A specialist contacts you within 24 hours.
Bespoke Proposal: Receive a detailed, custom proposal with net-based pricing.
Collaborative Refinement: We collaborate with you to refine every detail perfectly.
Confirmation & Management: We manage all bookings and provide full trip documentation.

We are Bangkok-headquartered and licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT 14/04338) and an ATTA member (5259), with registered entities in Singapore and Malaysia. You can read more on our Thailand DMC page or in our guide to the top DMCs in Southeast Asia, and you can reach us on the contact page.

Working across the time difference

The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Bangkok is on UTC+7 all year, so it is 7 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 6 hours ahead in summer, and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bali (UTC+8) are one hour further ahead. A request sent in the UK morning reaches our team in the Asian afternoon, and we reply with a tailored proposal within 24 hours.

Southeast Asia DMC pages by market

Each page picks out the programmes that fit one source market.

Frequently asked questions

Does DMC Connect work with UK tour operators and travel agents?

Yes. We are a B2B destination management company that works exclusively with travel agents, tour operators and corporate buyers, with operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and China.

What kind of programmes can you build for a UK operator?

Tailor-made itineraries, group series from 10-person cohorts to tours of 100 or more, educational travel and MICE. Examples in our catalogue include Bangkok and Phuket in 6 days, Romantic Bali in 10 days and Singapore & Malaysia Combined in 6 days.

Can you plan winter and Christmas programmes?

Yes, and we publish destination guides to help. Our Christmas on a Great Street guide covers the Christmas lights on Orchard Road in Singapore, and our guides to festivals such as Loy Krathong and Yi Peng in Thailand help you build programmes around events.

How quickly will I receive a proposal?

A specialist contacts you within 24 hours of your request. You then receive a detailed, custom proposal with net-based pricing, we refine every detail with you, and we manage the bookings and provide full trip documentation.

What is the time difference between the UK and Bangkok?

Bangkok is 7 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 6 hours ahead in summer. Thailand does not change its clocks, and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bali are one hour further ahead.

Request a proposal

Planning a 2027 programme in Southeast Asia for your clients in the UK? Tell us your travel dates, group size and destinations, and we will send you a tailored proposal within 24 hours. Request a proposal.